{"id":951,"date":"2018-04-10T09:10:40","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T16:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/?p=951"},"modified":"2022-06-15T08:10:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T15:10:04","slug":"old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/951\/old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell","title":{"rendered":"Your Old Magazine Could Be Worth $50,000 \u2013 Or More. Here\u2019s How to Sell It"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Are your old magazines worth anything? Find out with the definitive guide to selling magazines<\/h2>\r\n\r\nHave you kept your favorite issue of <b>Sports Illustrated<\/b> for decades? Stumbled upon a box of old <b>National Geographic<\/b> editions in Grandma\u2019s attic? Found your dad\u2019s long-lost stash of <b>Playboy<\/b>? Wonder if those old magazines are worth anything? Here, we show you what makes magazines valuable, how to determine their values, and where to sell them.\r\n\r\n<h2>Contents<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#valuable\">The most valuable magazines in the world<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#value\">What makes a magazine valuable?<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#worth\">How to tell how much your magazines are worth<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#sell\">Where to sell old magazines<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#tips\">Magazine selling tips<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<table class=\"flipsy-table\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #b50e0e;\">New and old&nbsp;books:&nbsp; What&#8217;s valuable and what&#8217;s not&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/2092\/best-place-sell-used-book-money?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=incontenttextad1&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'incontenttextad1', {'app_name': 'blog'})\" rel=\"nofollow\">Learn more<\/a><\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2 id=\"valuable\">The most valuable magazines in the world<\/h2>\r\n\r\nMost magazines are worth between $5 and $20, though some are quite valuable. Here are estimated values and real-world sale prices for a selection of notable magazines.<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<table class=\"flipsy-table\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>MAGAZINE<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>ESTIMATED VALUE\/PRICE<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Playboy V1 #1 (Marilyn Monroe) Mint Condition<\/td>\r\n<td>Up to $316,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Beeton&#8217;s Christmas Annual 1887 (Sherlock Holmes)<\/td>\r\n<td>Up to $156,000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Sports Illustrated V1 #4 (1954) Mint Condition<\/td>\r\n<td>Up to $13,300<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span>Monster Parade #1 Mint Condition<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span>Up to $4,610<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Playboy V1 #1 (Marilyn Monroe) Good Condition<\/td>\r\n<td>Up to $2,770<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Life Nov. 29, 1963 (Roger Staubach)<\/td>\r\n<td>Up to $1,800<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Rolling Stones Bored Ape Yacht Club 9.8 Oct. 2021<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $3,050<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>TV Guide Marilyn Monroe Sept. 1952<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $1,880<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Nintendo Power Magazine Issue #1 1988<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $1,625<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Bitcoin Magazine Issue #1 2012<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $1,450<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>MAD #9 Twin Cities 8.0 1954<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $940<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Dime Mystery Magazine April 1937<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $772<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Popular Science August 1931<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $750<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Time Magazine Nikola Tesla 1931<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $699<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Esquire Muhammad Ali April 1968<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $675<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Action Stories Pulp Magazine Nov. 1932<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $635<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Sports Illustrated Michael Jordan Rookie 1983<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $611<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>The New Yorker V1 #1 1925<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $450<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Famous Monsters of Filmland #1<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $375<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>National Geographic April 1913 (Machu Picchu)<\/td>\r\n<td>Sold for $300<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\nIn 2007, a copy of <b>Beeton\u2019s Christmas Annual 1887<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestofsherlock.com\/beetons-christmas-annual.htm\">sold at a Sotheby\u2019s auction<\/a> for $156,000. To-date, that stands as the highest price ever paid for a magazine \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t make it the most valuable magazine in the world. In 2010, another copy of that same issue fetched a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestofsherlock.com\/ref\/sothebys-2010-beetons.htm\">$445,000 bid<\/a>, but the bid didn\u2019t meet the reserve and the sale did not take place. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n Magazine pricing service Nostomania pegs <b>Playboy<\/b> as publishing the three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nostomania.com\/servlets\/com.nostomania.CatPage?name=Top100MagazinesMain\">most valuable magazine issues<\/a> in the world. If you happen to have the first edition of <b>Playboy<\/b> (V1 #1) featuring Marilyn Monroe in perfect mint condition, it\u2019s worth as much as $316,000. Before you start building your mansion, know that it\u2019s highly unlikely you have a <b>Playboy<\/b> \u2013 or any magazine \u2013 in mint condition. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n In fact, Nostomania states it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nostomania.com\/servlets\/com.nostomania.CatPage?name=MagazinesGradingMain\">unaware<\/a> of any magazine issue that has ever been graded at a perfect mint 10.0 condition. The site uses a baseline of 9.4 (near mint) to create its list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nostomania.com\/servlets\/com.nostomania.CatPage?name=Top100MagazinesMain\">100 most valuable magazines<\/a>, and even then states that many of the magazines on the list do not exist in that high of a grade.<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<table class=\"flipsy-table\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #b50e0e;\">Have old vinyl records? Some are worth thousands.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/993\/sell-vinyl-records?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=incontenttextad2&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'incontenttextad2', {'app_name': 'blog'})\" rel=\"nofollow\">See what yours are worth<\/a><\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\nMore realistically, any magazines you have are likely to grade somewhere between 2.0 (good) and 6.0 (fine), with the average magazine grading around 4.0 (very good) and 5.0 (very good\/fine). <br>\r\n <br>\r\n That doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t be valuable: that Marilyn Monroe <b>Playboy<\/b> is still worth up to $2,770 in good condition (4.0) and $6,290 in fine (6.0) condition. We\u2019ll go into more detail about how condition affects value below.<br>\r\n <br>\r\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-959\" src=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/playboy.jpg\" alt=\"First Playboy Magazine Worth Up to $635,000\" width=\"800\" height=\"1018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/playboy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/playboy-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/playboy-768x977.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <em>Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/media.liveauctiongroup.net\/i\/11395\/11668916_1.jpg?v=8CE8ABE38390960\" target=\"_blank\">Live Auction Group<\/a><\/em>\r\n<h2 id=\"value\">What makes a magazine valuable?<\/h2>\r\n\r\nSimply put, a magazine\u2019s value is determined by how much someone will pay for it. Unlike many fields, magazines aren\u2019t typically purchased to add to a \u201cmagazine collection,\u201d but as secondary pieces for a primary collection. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n<p>For example, <b>Beeton\u2019s Christmas Annual 1887<\/b> isn\u2019t prized because it\u2019s a Christmas edition of<b> Beeton\u2019s<\/b>, but because it\u2019s the first time Sherlock Holmes appeared on a printed page (Arthur Conan Doyle\u2019s \u201cA Study of Scarlet\u201d). Thus, this issue is valuable to people who collect Sherlock Holmes.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"button-wrap\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary btn-small-caps\" href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=bluebutton1&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'bluebutton1', {'app_name': 'blog'})\" rel=\"nofollow\">Phone To Sell? Find Trade In &amp; Cash Value \u203a<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\u201cLook for magazines that have content that is collected in other fields,\u201d says appraiser <a href=\"http:\/\/bookappraisals.blogspot.com\/\">John Henley<\/a>. \u201cSherlock Holmes book collectors desire copies of the <b>Strand Magazine<\/b> that ran the stories before they were published as books. Some science fiction collectors want pulp magazines or even science fiction digest magazines with first appearances by Philip K. Dick or Frank Herbert. You have to explore the markets for all kinds of collectibles to understand what magazines will likely fetch higher amounts of money.\u201d<br>\r\n <br>\r\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-960\" src=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/A_Study_in_Scarlet_from_Beetons_Christmas_Annual_1887.jpg\" alt=\"Beeton's Christmas Annual 1887 magazine worth up to $156,000\" width=\"800\" height=\"1214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/A_Study_in_Scarlet_from_Beetons_Christmas_Annual_1887.jpg 800w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/A_Study_in_Scarlet_from_Beetons_Christmas_Annual_1887-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/A_Study_in_Scarlet_from_Beetons_Christmas_Annual_1887-768x1165.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/A_Study_in_Scarlet_from_Beetons_Christmas_Annual_1887-675x1024.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:A_Study_in_Scarlet_from_Beeton%27s_Christmas_Annual_1887.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em> <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b>Characteristics that contribute to magazine value include:<br>\r\n <br>\r\n <\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>First literary appearances<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Edition (first editions can be valuable)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Date<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Photographs<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Popular culture<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Artistic merit<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Age<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Current trends<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Historic events<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Cover art<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Advertisements<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Featured celebrities and sports stars<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Misprints and mistakes<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Rarity<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Demand<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Condition<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Certification status (f the magazine has been certified by a qualified appraiser)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Signatures and inscriptions<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Niche\/collectible interest<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Complete collections<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"button-wrap\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary btn-small-caps\" href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=bluebutton2&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" rel=\"nofollow\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'bluebutton1', {'app_name': 'blog'})\">How Much Can You Sell A Phone For? Find Out \u203a<\/a><\/div>\r\n<br>\r\n Special covers and inserts can also enhance magazine value, according to Cole Ferry, owner and senior appraiser of <a href=\"https:\/\/mearto.com\/appraisers\/w-c-ferry-and-associates\">W.C Ferry and Associates<\/a>. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n \u201cThe first two issues of <b>Sports Illustrated<\/b> are prized because of color and black-and-white baseball cards that were included in the issues,\u201d he says. \u201cLikewise, on November 29, 1963, <b>Life<\/b> originally published a cover of quarterback Roger Staubach but recalled the seven-million-issue run to replace the cover with news of Kennedy\u2019s assassination. Today, the issue \u2013 when found \u2013 may retail for as much as $1,800.\u201d<br>\r\n <br>\r\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-958\" src=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/life.jpg\" alt=\"Roger Staubach Life Magazine 1963 worth up to $1,800\" width=\"800\" height=\"1048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/life.jpg 800w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/life-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/life-768x1006.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/life-782x1024.jpg 782w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <em>Source: Farther Off the Wall with Tom Offarth (InsideCoCal.com)<\/em> <br>\r\n <br>\r\n Magazine artwork can significantly increase a given issue\u2019s value. For example, Norman Rockwell\u2019s <b>Saturday Evening Post<\/b> covers and Winslow Homer\u2019s <b>Harper\u2019s Weekly<\/b> illustrations are the reasons those publications have interest and value, says Cole. Henley adds that magazines featuring photographs by Minor White can likewise be valuable. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n What about those boxes of <b>National Geographic<\/b>? \u201cEven low-value magazines such as <b>National Geographic<\/b> \u2013 sorry to all those who have stacks of them \u2013 have back cover Coca-Cola ads that are prized, especially those with Santa Claus,\u201d Cole says. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n When it comes to magazines, there are no rules for what makes a given issue valuable to one person and not another. One person might want a <b>National Geographic<\/b> issue because it features a destination they once visited, while another might be interested in a <b>Rolling Stones<\/b> issue because it features the Beatles on the cover. Yet another person might want a given magazine because it was published on their birthday or wedding day.<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<table class=\"flipsy-table\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #b50e0e;\">Have an old Polaroid, Kodak or other classic camera?&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/4534\/classic-camera-prices?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=incontenttextad3&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'incontenttextad3', {'app_name': 'blog'})\" rel=\"nofollow\">Find out if it&#8217;s worth anything<\/a><\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\u201cA potential buyer might find an article or an image that might compel them to purchase the magazine,\u201d says Dale Sorenson, of Dale A. Sorenson Appraisals. \u201cSomeone wants the magazine for some reason for which they might pay more than the original list price.\u201d <br>\r\n <br>\r\n \u201cThis is a very complex issue, but as a rule, magazine collecting is a second-tier form of collecting to fill out a larger collection of first-tier items,\u201d explains Henley. \u201cLike Sherlock Holmes collectors first getting their book collection, then filling out their magazine collection, then getting their Sherlock Holmes wardrobe collection, and so on.\u201d<br>\r\n <br>\r\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-957\" src=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/national-geographic.jpg\" alt=\"National Geographic Moon Landing Magazine Cover\" width=\"800\" height=\"1208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/national-geographic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/national-geographic-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/national-geographic-768x1160.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/national-geographic-678x1024.jpg 678w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <em>Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/magazine\/national-geographic-magazine-50-years-of-covers\/#\/ngm-1969-dec.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">National Geographic<\/a><\/em>\r\n<h2 id=\"worth\">How to tell how much your magazines are worth<\/h2>\r\n\r\nDespite so many variables, you have several options for determining magazine values. Start by understanding what, exactly, you have.\r\n\r\n<h3>Know what you have<\/h3>\r\n\r\nBegin by listing everything you know about your magazine, including:<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Date, edition, and volume<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Notable articles or writers<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Featured celebrities or sports stars<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Cover art, interior artwork, and photography<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Articles and content<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Notable advertisements<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\nNext, determine the condition of your magazines. The grades are listed below, but check out Nostomania\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nostomania.com\/servlets\/com.nostomania.CatPage?name=MagazinesGradingMain\">guide to magazine conditions<\/a> for full details and examples.<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<table class=\"flipsy-table\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>GRADE<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>CONDITION<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>DESCRIPTION<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>10.0<\/td>\r\n<td>Gem Mint<\/td>\r\n<td>Absolutely perfect condition, as though it was never handled<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>9.9<\/td>\r\n<td>Mint<\/td>\r\n<td>Nearly perfect. Subtle flaws only. Sharp corners. No creasing, tearing, or browning<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>9.8<\/td>\r\n<td>Near Mint\/Mint<\/td>\r\n<td>A few very minor flaws. Sharp corners. No creasing, tearing, or browning<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>9.6<\/td>\r\n<td>Near Mint+<\/td>\r\n<td>Minor imperfections. Appears unread. No creasing or tearing. Pages could be slightly off-white<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>9.4<\/td>\r\n<td>Near Mint<\/td>\r\n<td>Minor imperfections.Appears as though it was read once or twice. No creasing or tearing, except very minor bindery tears<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>9.2<\/td>\r\n<td>Near Mint-<\/td>\r\n<td>Minor imperfections. Appears as though it was read a few times. Corners may have minor blunting. A single minor crease is allowed<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>9.0<\/td>\r\n<td>Very Fine\/Near Mint<\/td>\r\n<td>Appears carefully handled. Limited number of flaws. Corners may show minor wear. Cover may have minor wear<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>8.5<\/td>\r\n<td>Very Fine+<\/td>\r\n<td>Similar to 9.0, but might have lightly tanned pages and a small tear<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>8.0<\/td>\r\n<td>Very Fine<\/td>\r\n<td>Minor handling wear. Minor cover soiling. Small piece may be missing. Small cover crease allowed<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>7.5<\/td>\r\n<td>Very Fine-<\/td>\r\n<td>Minor handling wear. Slightly discolored pages. Limited number of bindery\/printing flaws. Small cover crease and minor soiling<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>7.0<\/td>\r\n<td>Fine\/Very Fine<\/td>\r\n<td>Above average with minor wear. Blunted corners. Slightly faded cover, minor creases, soiling, and wear<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>6.5<\/td>\r\n<td>Fine+<\/td>\r\n<td>Above average with minor wear. Tanned pages. Small staple tears and discoloration<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>6.0<\/td>\r\n<td>Fine<\/td>\r\n<td>Above average with minor wear. Minor to moderate cover creases. Loose centerfold<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>5.5<\/td>\r\n<td>Fine<\/td>\r\n<td>Above average with minor wear. Appears to have been read several times. Spine may have small split with color breaks. Small piece may be missing<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>5.0<\/td>\r\n<td>Very Good\/Fine<\/td>\r\n<td>Average used copy. Appears to have been ready many times. Moderate spine roll or split. Missing corner triangle. Cover wear<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>4.5<\/td>\r\n<td>Very Good+<\/td>\r\n<td>Average used copy with significant wear. Cover may have subscription crease. Cover soiling. Page discoloration. Minor tears<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>4.0<\/td>\r\n<td>Very Good<\/td>\r\n<td>Similar to 4.5, but centerfold may be loose and detached at one staple<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>3.5<\/td>\r\n<td>Very Good-<\/td>\r\n<td>Additional tearing, creasing, and color breaks allowed. Centerfold may be detached. Slightly rounded corners<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>3.0<\/td>\r\n<td>Good\/Very Good<\/td>\r\n<td>Significant wear, yet still complete. Rounded corners. Additional tearing, creasing, and color breaks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2.5<\/td>\r\n<td>Good+<\/td>\r\n<td>Significant wear, yet still complete. Small corner or edge piece may be missing<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2.0<\/td>\r\n<td>Good<\/td>\r\n<td>Significant wear, yet still complete. Little to no reflectivity left on cover. Cover and centerfold may be detached<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>1.8<\/td>\r\n<td>Good-<\/td>\r\n<td>Very rough, yet still complete<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>1.5<\/td>\r\n<td>Fair\/Good<\/td>\r\n<td>Very rough, appears as though it wasn&#8217;t cared for, yet still complete<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>1.0<\/td>\r\n<td>Fair<\/td>\r\n<td>Very heavy wear, yet still includes a cover<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>0.5<\/td>\r\n<td>Poor<\/td>\r\n<td>Very heavy wear, missing cover<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>0.3<\/td>\r\n<td>Incomplete<\/td>\r\n<td>Portions of the magazine are missing<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<br>\r\n You might note that condition nomenclature remains fairly positive, even at the lower end of the grading scale. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n \u201cSince magazines are ephemeral in nature \u2013 that is, they were never meant to be saved \u2013 they are graded on a much more forgiving scale than fine art,\u201d explains Ferry. \u201cThe highest designation of condition given is usually fine. Mint or unread copies, unless acquired directly from the publisher, are rarely found. Torn covers, loose bindings, inept tape repairs, and missing pages are all factors in designations that may run from good to fair to poor.\u201d<br>\r\n<div class=\"post-callout bg-phones\">\r\n<h3 class=\"h2\">Magazines not worth much? Many phones are worth $100+. Find the value of your phone.<\/h3>\r\n<table class=\"post-callout__link-grid link-count-6\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/sell\/iPhone?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=widgetiphone&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'widgetiphone'])\" rel=\"nofollow\">iPhone<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/sell\/Samsung-Phone?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=widgetsamsung&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'widgetsamsung'])\" rel=\"nofollow\">Samsung<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/google\/browse?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=widgetgoogle&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'widgetgoogle'])\" rel=\"nofollow\">Google<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/oneplus\/browse?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=widgetoneplus&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'widgetoneplus'])\" rel=\"nofollow\">OnePlus<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/lg\/browse?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=widgetlg&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'widgetlg'])\" rel=\"nofollow\">LG<\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/motorola\/browse?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=widgetmotorola&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'widgetmotorola'])\" rel=\"nofollow\">Motorola<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br>\r\n That is to say, don\u2019t be discouraged just because your magazines aren\u2019t in mint condition. Though condition does significantly impact value, even some incomplete issues can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Still, it\u2019s smart to temper your expectations. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n \u201cIt is a cold, hard fact that most magazines are of very modest value, often between $5 and $20,\u201d says Ferry. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n It can take years for an appraiser to learn how to properly grade magazines, which is why issues certified by appraisers or a service such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cgcmagazines.com\/grading\/\">CGC Magazines<\/a> are more valuable than those that are not certified. CGC charges anywhere from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cgcmagazines.com\/submitting\/services-fees.aspx\">$30 to $80<\/a> per graded magazine, though those price tiers have limits to how much your magazine can be worth to qualify. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <a href=\"http:\/\/pastpaper.com\/condition.htm\">PastPaper.com<\/a> also offers magazine grading services, though no price is listed. Keep in mind that grading and appraising are two different services. Grading simply tells you what condition your magazine is in; a seasoned appraiser can tell you how much it\u2019s worth.<br>\r\n <br>\r\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-961\" src=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/grading-vs-condition.png\" alt=\"Magazine grading versus appraisal comparison chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/grading-vs-condition.png 800w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/grading-vs-condition-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/grading-vs-condition-768x546.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <br>\r\n <br>\r\n Auction houses, bookstores, and antique stores might also be able to assist with assessing the condition of your magazines.<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<div class=\"button-wrap\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary btn-small-caps\" href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=bluebutton3&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'bluebutton1', {'app_name': 'blog'})\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trade In Values Compared: How To Sell A Phone For More \u203a<\/a><\/div>\r\n<h3>How to determine how much your magazine is worth<\/h3>\r\n\r\nOnce you know what magazine you have and its condition, you can use several tools to determine how much it\u2019s worth. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nostomania.com\">Nostomania<\/a><\/b> <br>\r\n One of the most comprehensive online resources for magazine values, Nostomania gives magazine values based on real-world sales and its own algorithm. Pricing is as low as $2.99 per month, though it comes with a free trial. Its database offers pricing for 324 different magazines, so it\u2019s worth giving the free trial a go to see if they offer values for your magazine. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directtextbook.com\/isbn\/9780896891562?geis=y\">Antique Trader\u2019s Vintage Magazines<\/a><\/b> <br>\r\n An exceptional guide to magazine values as well as extensive information on what makes magazines valuable, including \u201csleepers\u201d that might surprise. You can find the paperback for less than $10, or buy an ebook copy for around $20. The book was published in 2005, so the values aren\u2019t necessarily up-to-date, but you can get a good idea for what your magazines might be worth and the background information is pure gold for collectors and sellers. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/\">eBay<\/a><\/b> <br>\r\n What better way to see how much money you can get for your magazine than to see how much similar copies have recently sold for? Search for your magazine on eBay, then check the left sidebar box to show only sold listings. Now, you can scroll through the results to see how much your issue has recently sold for. Pay attention to conditions!<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<table class=\"flipsy-table\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #b50e0e;\">Did You Know? Some VHS &amp; Beta tapes are worth hundreds <\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/1019\/sell-vhs-beta-tapes?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=incontenttextad4&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'incontenttextad4', {'app_name': 'blog'})\" rel=\"nofollow\">Learn more<\/a><\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/worthopedia\"><br>\r\n WorthPoint Worthopedia<\/a><\/b> <br>\r\n WorthPoint\u2019s Worthopedia draws data from more than 350 sources \u2013 including eBay \u2013 to help you value your old magazines. The service costs $26.99 per month, but offers a 7-day free trial \u2013 perfect if you have just a few magazines to research. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vintagemagazines.com\/\">VintageMagazines.com<\/a><\/b> <br>\r\n A good resource for hard-to-find magazines. It doesn\u2019t list how much magazines have recently sold for, but it does have its own store with clearly-labeled magazine prices. You can use those prices as a guideline for how much your magazines are worth. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b><a href=\"http:\/\/pastpaper.com\/\">Past Paper<\/a><\/b> <br>\r\n Though its website is dated, Past Paper boasts an enormous number of magazine listings. You can browse for your magazine to see how much it\u2019s listed for, and use that as a guide to set your own pricing. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b><a href=\"http:\/\/backissues.com\/\">Back Issues<\/a><\/b> <br>\r\n Browse or search for your magazine, and Back Issues will take you to its online store where you can view pricing. Again, use it as a guide to set your own price. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b><a href=\"https:\/\/2neatmagazines.com\/\">2Neat Magazines<\/a><\/b> <br>\r\n 2Neat specializes in <b>Life<\/b> magazines; browse or search for your issue to see how much they\u2019re selling it for.<br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b>Have it appraised<\/b> <br>\r\n More valuable magazines often require the help of an appraiser, who might charge $250 per hour or more, with a total fee ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on the amount of research and travel required. Having your magazines appraised will give you the best idea of their values. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n However, appraisals can be expensive and are best-reserved for magazines you know are valuable. Your best bet is to first research your magazine online, and if it appears to be very valuable you can enlist the services of an appraiser.<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<table class=\"flipsy-table\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #b50e0e;\">Thinking about getting an appraisal? Don&#8217;t miss our <\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/57\/how-to-get-a-book-appraisal-expert-advice?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=incontenttextad5&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'incontenttextad5', {'app_name': 'blog'})\" rel=\"nofollow\">expert advice<\/a><\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\u201cFormal, written appraisals of large collections may be costly, but essential for proper insurance coverage, donations to a nonprofit institution, or for real estate purposes,\u201d says Ferry. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n He adds that qualified appraisers must be compliant with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and certify the written report accordingly. You can likely get an estimate of total costs to determine whether a full appraisal is worth the investment. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n You can find quality appraisers through the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.appraisers.org\/\">American Society of Appraisers<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.appraisersassociation.org\/\">Appraisers Association of America<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ephemerasociety.org\/\">Ephemera Society of America<\/a>, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isa-appraisers.org\/\">International Society of Appraisers<\/a>; or, consult with one of the experts who contributed to this article:<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bookappraisals.blogspot.com\/\">John Henley<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mearto.com\/appraisers\/w-c-ferry-and-associates\">Cole Ferry<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Dale Sorenson<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-956\" src=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/saturday-evening-post.jpg\" alt=\"Saturday Evening Post Norman Rockwell Santa Claus magazine cover\" width=\"800\" height=\"1075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/saturday-evening-post.jpg 800w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/saturday-evening-post-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/saturday-evening-post-768x1032.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/saturday-evening-post-762x1024.jpg 762w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/41517627793142756\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest<\/a><\/em>\r\n<h2 id=\"sell\">Where to sell old magazines<\/h2>\r\n\r\nOnce you know how much your magazine is worth, you have a variety of selling options.<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<div class=\"button-wrap\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary btn-small-caps\" href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=bluebutton4&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'bluebutton1', {'app_name': 'blog'})\" rel=\"nofollow\">Selling A Phone? Find What It&#8217;s Worth \u203a<\/a><\/div>\r\n<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/\"><br>\r\n eBay<\/a><\/b> <br>\r\n The online auction site is a popular place to sell magazines for a variety of reasons. First, you\u2019re typically selling directly to collectors, so you\u2019re able to get a good price (whereas dealers must buy at a lower price so they can profit from markups). Second, the auction format can drive up prices for in-demand issues and collections \u2013 even above retail market value, which can help offset the cost of <a href=\"http:\/\/pages.ebay.com\/help\/sell\/fees.html\">eBay\u2019s seller fees<\/a> (14.6% on sales up to $7,500, 2.35% of the portion of the sale over $7,500). <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/market\/vintage_magazines\">Etsy<\/a><\/b> <br>\r\n Etsy might not be the first site that comes to mind when you think about selling magazines, but the service boasts a robust community of magazine buyers and sellers \u2013 particularly for vintage issues. Again, you\u2019re selling directly to collectors, but without an auction format. Fees are $0.20 per listing, plus 6.5% in transaction and payment processing fees. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abebooks.com\/books\/Sell\/?cm_sp=TopNav-_-Home-_-Sell\">Abe Books<\/a><\/b> <br>\r\n Though primarily an online bookstore, Abe Books has a large \u201cmagazines and periodicals\u201d category. You can list your magazines for sale on their store for $25 per month (plus an 8% commission fee and 3.5% to 5.5% payment processing fee).<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<table class=\"flipsy-table\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #b50e0e;\">Have an autographed book or magazine? <\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/74\/how-much-is-your-signed-book-worth-and-where-to-sell-it-experts-weigh-in-on-autographed-books?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=incontenttextad6&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'incontenttextad6', {'app_name': 'blog'})\" rel=\"nofollow\">Find out what it&#8217;s worth<\/a><\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<b> Other websites<\/b> <br>\r\n Several websites buy old magazines, each with its own policies and interests. When you deal directly with websites, you don\u2019t have to wait to see if your listing will sell via online stores or auction sites. However, websites are dealers, so you won\u2019t get top dollar for your magazines. Search for websites that buy and sell magazines by title or that deal in specific collectible disciplines. Four websites that buy magazines directly from sellers are:<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vintagemagazines.com\/?page=shop\/disp&amp;pid=page_WeBuyMags\">Vintage Magazines<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vintagepulps.com\/sell-your-pulps.html\">Vintage Pulps<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/gobacktothepast.com\/we-buy-collectibles\/sell-your-collection\/\">Back to the Past<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/backissues.com\/page\/sellToUs\">Back Issues<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Auction Houses<\/b> <br>\r\n Contact auction houses to see if your magazines would be a good fit for an upcoming auction. Auction houses are perhaps best-suited for high-value issues. Auction houses can help you command higher prices for your magazines, but they\u2019ll also take a hefty fee \u2013 likely around 25% of the sold price. Find one by checking out Artnet\u2019s comprehensive <a href=\"http:\/\/www.artnet.com\/auction-houses\/directory\/\">list of auction houses<\/a>. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b>Flea markets and antique shows<\/b> <br>\r\n Collectors routinely browse flea markets and antique shows, searching for new additions to their collections. The only fee is the cost-of-entry, and you can reach many potential buyers in a single day. If you have just one or two magazines to sell, you can attend as a visitor: visit dealer booths and keep an eye out for buyers. These resources will help you find flea markets and antique shows in your area:<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/shopping\/g946\/antique-shows-0510\/\">Country Living<\/a>: 26 of the best antique shows in America<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/americanfleas.com\/\">AmericanFleas<\/a>: State-by-state directory of flea markets<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fleamarketzone.com\/\">Flea Market Zone<\/a>: Another directory of flea markets<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiquestorefinder.com\/antique_shows\">Antique Store Finder<\/a>: Directory of antique shows and flea markets<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiquetrader.com\/calendar\/antiques-show-calendar\">Antique Trader<\/a>: State-by-state antique show calendar<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Used bookstores and antique stores<\/b> <br>\r\n You can sell your magazines directly to dealers, which could help you earn a quick sale but likely won\u2019t net you the most cash, since they must profit from resale. Still, if you don\u2019t want to go through the hassle of listing your magazines online, visiting flea markets and antique shows, or waiting for your magazine to sell, you can probably cash in quickly at used bookstores and flea markets. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n Try Antique Store Finder to find antique stores, and use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiebound.org\/indie-bookstore-finder\">IndieBound<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblio.com\/bookstores\/hard-to-find\/239\">Biblio<\/a> to find independent used bookstores. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiquetrail.com\/\">Antique Trail<\/a>&nbsp;is an excellent resource for finding antique malls. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trussel.com\/books\/magdeal.htm\">Trussel.com<\/a> also has a nice list of bookstores by specialty. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n <b>Pawn shops<\/b> <br>\r\n Some pawn shops will buy old magazines. Like dealers, they must profit from resale so you won\u2019t get the most money for your collection. The trade-off is you\u2019ll get fast cash \u2013 if your local pawn shop is an interested buyer. Find pawn shops near you on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pawnfyndr.com\/\">PawnFyndr<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pawnshops.net\/\">PawnShops.net<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pawnshoplistings.com\/\">Pawn Shop Listings<\/a>.<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<table class=\"flipsy-table\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #b50e0e;\">Are your encyclopedias worth anything? <\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/3\/are-my-encyclopedias-worth-anything?utm_source=article&amp;utm_campaign=1283&amp;utm_content=sell&amp;ftr=incontenttextad7&amp;fte=old-magazine-worth-50000-heres-sell\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'incontenttextad7', {'app_name': 'blog'})\" rel=\"nofollow\">Find Out<\/a><\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<b><br>\r\n Private collectors<\/b> <br>\r\n This will require some research, but could potentially net you the most money if you can find a buyer who desperately wants to add your magazines to their collection. Search for collectors by magazine title, celebrity, author, artist, photographer, band, movie franchise, sport, fashion, history, and other topics to find potential buyers, then reach out to them directly. <br>\r\n <br>\r\n Another strategy is to search for relevant forums and Facebook groups. For example, you might search for \u201cLife magazine collector forum\u201d or \u201cElvis Presley collectors group.\u201d Join any relevant forums and groups, place classifieds ads, check out the \u201cwanted to buy\u201d sections, and message collectors directly. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-955\" src=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sports-illustrated.jpg\" alt=\"Sports Illustrated magazine first issue\" width=\"800\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sports-illustrated.jpg 800w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sports-illustrated-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sports-illustrated-768x1036.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sports-illustrated-759x1024.jpg 759w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/529102656199262527\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest<\/a><\/em>\r\n<h3 id=\"tips\">Magazine selling tips<\/h3>\r\n\r\nThese tips will help you get the most money for old magazines:<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>Keep magazines in pristine condition<\/b>: store them in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=acid+free+magazine+sleeves\">acid-free plastic<\/a> and out of sunlight in dry, fair temperatures. As Ferry puts it, \u201cDamp basements and overheated attics are the worst places to store these fragile paper items.\u201d<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Conduct your research<\/b>: Do your best to understand what you have, what condition it is in, and what it might be worth before you try to sell it.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Have it appraised and certified<\/b>: If your magazine is valuable, getting it certified by a respected authority can make it worth even more.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Know your buyers<\/b>: Consider every possible reason someone might want to buy your magazine. Sorenson says: \u201cA friend of mine sells books and magazines online. With magazines, in his descriptions he mentions several of those articles that he thinks might still be topical and includes many pictures of the visual aspects that might capture a buyer\u2019s attention. Someone might buy an issue of <b>Life<\/b> because it has his birth date. Another person might buy that same issue because it has a cover picturing General MacArthur, while someone else might buy that same magazine because it as a nice color ad of an antique care that they have restored. Each one of those buyers might not pay the same price for what they want.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\nThough it\u2019s true most magazines are worth very little, it\u2019s also true that even low-value magazines can add up; after all, a stack of 100 <b>National Geographic<\/b> issues valued at $5 each is still worth $500. Use the resources in this article to determine how much your magazines are worth and find buyers so you can turn Dad\u2019s old stash into cash.\r\n\r\n<h2>Sell your old magazines<\/h2>\r\n\r\nPeople often ask us who to contact about selling their old magazines. These stores are good places to start. They buy old magazines and will often provide quotes when you accurately describe what you have.<br>\r\n <br>\r\n<table class=\"flipsy-table\" style=\"width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<div class=\"tvendorname\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagemagazines.com\/?page=shop\/disp&amp;pid=page_WeBuyMags\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'storebox'])\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/i\/vintagemagazines.gif\" class=\"mlogo\" width=\"24\">Vintage Magazines<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<div class=\"button-wrap\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary btn-small-caps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagemagazines.com\/?page=shop\/disp&amp;pid=page_WeBuyMags\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'storebox'])\">Contact \u203a<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<div class=\"tvendorname\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vintagepulps.com\/sell-your-pulps.html\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'storebox'])\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/i\/vintagepulps.gif\" class=\"mlogo\" width=\"24\">VintagePulps<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<div class=\"button-wrap\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary btn-small-caps\" href=\"http:\/\/www.vintagepulps.com\/sell-your-pulps.html\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'storebox'])\">Contact \u203a<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<div class=\"tvendorname\"><a href=\"http:\/\/gobacktothepast.com\/we-buy-collectibles\/sell-your-collection\/\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'storebox'])\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/i\/backtothepast.gif\" class=\"mlogo\" width=\"24\">Back to the Past<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<div class=\"button-wrap\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary btn-small-caps\" href=\"http:\/\/gobacktothepast.com\/we-buy-collectibles\/sell-your-collection\/\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'storebox'])\">Contact \u203a<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<div class=\"tvendorname\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backissues.com\/page\/sellToUs\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'storebox'])\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/i\/backissues.gif\" class=\"mlogo\" width=\"24\">backissues<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<div class=\"button-wrap\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary btn-small-caps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backissues.com\/page\/sellToUs\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'blog', 'storebox'])\">Contact \u203a<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>Related Help<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"relhlp\">&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/3\/are-my-encyclopedias-worth-anything\">Are my encyclopedias worth anything? <\/a> &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/63\/where-to-sell-sheet-music-and-how-much-is-it-worth\">Where to sell sheet music and what it&#8217;s worth <\/a> &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/2092\/best-place-sell-used-book-money\">The best place to sell any used book for the most money <\/a> &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/4534\/classic-camera-prices\">Classic cameras: What they&#8217;re worth &amp; where to sell them <\/a> &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/4628\/sell-electric-guitars\">Your electric guitar could be worth thousands: How to tell &amp; where to sell <\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are your old magazines worth anything? 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