Price Guides & Publications Value
Current market data for 10,900 price guides and publications.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in magazines, which are down 28%. Conversely, books and military airplane guides have seen significant price increases of 39% and 72% respectively.
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Price by brand
Why? Prices vary by brand, with unbranded guides at 22.74 and Matchbox at 14.95.
Price by vehicle type
Why? Specialized guides for military airplanes command the highest median at 30.94, while aircraft carriers are the lowest at 10.
Price by type
Why? Format impacts price, with books reaching a median of 25 compared to magazines at 12.98.
Price by language
Why? Japanese publications are the most expensive at 29.98, while Spanish guides are the lowest at 14.99.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new price guide?
The median price for new listings is 19.99.
Which vehicle type guide has seen the most growth?
Military Airplane guides have seen the highest increase at 72%.
How does the price of catalogs compare to the overall market median?
Catalogs have a median of 17.99, which is slightly below the overall market median of 18.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $7–$60, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 26, 2026.