Price Guides & Publications Market Value
Current market data for 4,007 Price Guides & Publications listings.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 42% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
Value is highest in China & Dinnerware guides (+61%) and illustrated editions (+61%). The lowest prices are found in 1994 publications, which sit 11% below the market median.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by publication year
Why? Prices range from 13.74 for 1994 editions to 29.95 for 2026 editions.
Price by industry
Why? China & Dinnerware guides command the highest median at 25, while Glassware is closer to the median at 15.77.
Price by features
Why? Dust Jackets significantly increase value to 30, compared to Checklists at 14.99.
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Common questions
What is the difference in price between new and used guides?
Used guides have a higher median price of 21.3 compared to 15 for new guides.
Which industry guide is the most expensive on average?
China & Dinnerware guides have the highest median price at 25.
Do illustrated guides cost more than the market average?
Yes, illustrated guides have a median price of 25, which is 61% above the market median.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $5–$40, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 6, 2026.