Price Guides & Publications Market Data
Current market statistics for price guides and publications based on 969 listings.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in knife-related guides, which trade at a 5% discount to the median. High-end value is concentrated in machete guides, which command a 448% premium.
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Price by brand
Why? Pricing varies by manufacturer, with Camillus guides at 26.99 and Unbranded at 14.95.
Price by subject
Why? Specialized subjects command higher premiums, ranging from 115 for machetes to 20 for knives.
Price by original/reproduction
Why? Reproduction guides carry a 76% premium over the median, reaching 37.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new price guide?
The median price for new listings is 24.99.
How do original guides compare to reproductions in price?
Original guides have a median price of 19.87, while reproductions are higher at 37.
Which subject area has the highest median cost?
Machete guides have the highest median price at 115.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $10–$126, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 23, 2026.