05-16-2002, 01:51 AM
I concur with all of the replies so far- I think that the price 'chart' would be a grand idea. If I were creating it, I would price each 'normal' variation of each award. What I mean by 'normal' is to use the variations as listed in "The Comprehensive Guide..." and not worry about the odd/strange/rare variations that have come to light since the book has been pubished. This would allow the use of the book as a 'guide' as to what each type and variations looks like, etc.
I would not list prices for each condition. This would do two things- first, make the chart overly cumbersome (lots of numbers) and secondly, people would then be forced into trying to determine if their award was 'EF' or 'XF', or whatever scale they use, which differs in everyone's opinion. I would simply list the price as the 'average' for a piece in an 'average' state, considering it's age, etc.
What is an 'average' state? That would have to be determined, and listed on the chart. I'd say that it could reasonably show some wear, have small nicks on the enamel, etc... If the award has little to no wear, and perfect enamel, it would therefore then be worth a premium over the 'average' price on the chart, and if the award was on the opposite end of the scale, showing severe wear, broken enamel, etc, then it should price in lower than the 'average'.
A price range could also be listed (i.e. Glory 3rd, $15-$18) and a caveat could also be made on the chart stating that if the number is lower or higher than the 'norm' this would contribute to the award's value. As much as it would be nice, I think that listing individual 'recommended' prices for a Glory 3rd for a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 digit piece would be a little bit of an overkill! (Even though there is up to a $1000 difference between the lower numbers and the higher!)
Anyway, I hope this makes sense! I think the idea is great, and I personally feel that anything is a great start! As time progresses, I think it could be something that changes to make it even more user friendly.
--Dave
I would not list prices for each condition. This would do two things- first, make the chart overly cumbersome (lots of numbers) and secondly, people would then be forced into trying to determine if their award was 'EF' or 'XF', or whatever scale they use, which differs in everyone's opinion. I would simply list the price as the 'average' for a piece in an 'average' state, considering it's age, etc.
What is an 'average' state? That would have to be determined, and listed on the chart. I'd say that it could reasonably show some wear, have small nicks on the enamel, etc... If the award has little to no wear, and perfect enamel, it would therefore then be worth a premium over the 'average' price on the chart, and if the award was on the opposite end of the scale, showing severe wear, broken enamel, etc, then it should price in lower than the 'average'.
A price range could also be listed (i.e. Glory 3rd, $15-$18) and a caveat could also be made on the chart stating that if the number is lower or higher than the 'norm' this would contribute to the award's value. As much as it would be nice, I think that listing individual 'recommended' prices for a Glory 3rd for a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 digit piece would be a little bit of an overkill! (Even though there is up to a $1000 difference between the lower numbers and the higher!)
Anyway, I hope this makes sense! I think the idea is great, and I personally feel that anything is a great start! As time progresses, I think it could be something that changes to make it even more user friendly.
--Dave
