What is the oldest post-1980 price guide which you consider

I always liked the Becketts 1979-present because they have a multi-decade history. But they were not always accurately updated, and often dropped sets in favor of accomodating new issues while maintaining publication size.

SCD has a better reputation for pre-war card accuracy. But far less continuous coverage.

Lipsett published his pre-war pricing opinions in his Old Judge publication. And this reference could be used to determine the legitimacy of other price guides issued during the same periods.

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Edited to add:
Oh geeze, the title gets chopped if too long.

Gil, An old Beckett I use to own (time period you are referring to) was where I remember first seeing Hustler as a T206 back type - I wish I would have kept that old price guide, but I threw out several, along with several auction catalogs when I quit collecting in 2001. At least, I threw out most that I had not given away. I remember giving Ken Eccles a few (old Full Count member).

Scott:
I've kept mine, but tossed several things more valuable. I still have #s 1, 4, 6, 10, 13. So, if you can remember which one you are looking for, we could get lucky. Or, I bet there are other fools like (and unlike) me, who pack ratted these.
Gil