I just dont get it Glen

I just dont understand the prices in TCR...I know, its supposed to be just what it is...a guide...I get supply and demand...but who set these prices anyway?...other than using it as a reference, I see it as a waste of money. Of course my collection is 95% of chips that are worth a few dollars over face...I'm talking about chips that are priced at say 200 bucks and below......being offer at 50 to 75% below low book, and still not being sold....so who said they where worth 200 bucks to begin with?