[tperks76]

Myself, I try to use a combination of both, but only on older 90's low numbered inserts or super hot items now. The bv on low numbered 90's inserts is just way way off as can be seen by the $500 bv Mirror Gold Jeter that just sold for $4,000+, and then a guy like Hosmer who's rookie autos are selling for at least double current bv. These are some extreme cases, but I do think you have to take them into consideration when making trades. Most of the time though when I'm trading, I have to ask the other trader what bv is on stuff because I don't even purchase the guides anymore, but maybe a couple times a year. I also think it should be noted, that the card companies kinda killed the trading by bv on alot of stuff because most cards #/25 or less have no bv and then you have to make up your own value or look at completed sales