i have heard so many opinions on this over the years and it is different for every one.some say if your a first rounder you should have one.if your a 12 th rounder you don't need one.in my opinion the advisor promotes the boy in way's we as parents can't.he can answer questions we can't always get answers to.if he is a good advisor and proud of his work you will have the names and phone numbers of the guys he represents.call them they are his best salesmen.in my opinion it's like buying a big screen tv or a refrigerater,or any other big ticket item.can we live with out it?will it help us? if your on ba's national list maybe you don't need one.if you not on their list maybe the promotion an advisor gives is worth while?and lets face it around 1400 kids are drafted and the list is 300.that's something to ponder.not to mention the equipment later on.whatever it is you decide do your homework.and isn't it wonderful to even think you need an advisor good luck to your son's in the draft.