Quality Knowledge
imo, supply and demand are always the answer, but to understand what makes even these work and to really assess the value of all cues, you must have "quality" knowledge on what it takes to produce the work your trying to value. there are many who question a cues price and there are just as many who don't know the first thing on what it takes to produce them. some like to "play down" a makers work because of one thing or another, but the facts are to even express an opinion, not only do you need to know what it takes to produce these works, but you must be able to notice the differences between them as well. only then can you come to a better understanding on estimating their values and realizing why the current values are what they are.
imo, supply and demand are always the answer, but to understand what makes even these work and to really assess the value of all cues, you must have "quality" knowledge on what it takes to produce the work your trying to value. there are many who question a cues price and there are just as many who don't know the first thing on what it takes to produce them. some like to "play down" a makers work because of one thing or another, but the facts are to even express an opinion, not only do you need to know what it takes to produce these works, but you must be able to notice the differences between them as well. only then can you come to a better understanding on estimating their values and realizing why the current values are what they are.