Model boat magazines1965-1985

[Simon BondParticipant @simonbond19222]

Hi all after cleaning my NAND loft I came across a large collection of model boat magazines dating from 1965-1985 all in good condition, there are several issues I,m wondering if there is a market to sell these I have looked on eBay and several magazines on ranging from different prices…if anyone can help me on these would be greatly appreciated,kind regards Simon.

[Simon BondParticipant @simonbond19222]

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

Hi Simon

To be perfectly honest, unless you have the time and paitence to sell them on ebay it really is not worth the hassel, I sell regulary to try and clear down my surplus ones I have had to buy to try and complete the entire collection. The last lot I purchased last year was 400 mags for £35. pounds. On ebay my mags are all currently priced at £ 4. each and I am lucky to sell 1 every 2 weeks when the free Auctions are offered so saving 10p, by the time all the fees are taken out and not taking into account the time taken to photograph and list them, I make less than £1 each..

I sold a lot initially at a very low price just to clear down the volume as the boss was not best pleased with me buying 400 I think I made 20p a mag !! but it was worth it not to get that look each time she tripped over the boxs, you know the look which says "these may not be here when you get back from work " look..

Now and again you do get a little bidding war but these are generally the 50's mags. But even these do not go for much unless your lucky as so many MB mags seem to be turning up, I can only assume its because people did keep them as a popular Magazine.

Last month somebody put in the free adds 75 mags , I did contact them but got the impression they had just binned them..(Not saying you should do that)

I regulary give surplus ones to our club to use at displays to get a bit extra for the RNLI. and given ones by club members , if they sell I give the profit to the club.

Saying all that I am sure I am still after some from 1the 60's but do not have my list with me so would need to check, and maybe we could come to an arrangement.

 

 

 

Edited By The Long Build on 30/08/2013 18:16:42

Edited By The Long Build on 30/08/2013 18:34:35

[Tony HadleyParticipant @tonyhadley]

Simon,

The Magazine Exchange buy and sell old magazines, they have a section for hobby magazines. Not sure what you can expect financially, however it may be worth an email or phone call.

**LINK**

Tony.

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

I looked at that when I was selling mine , approx 20-40 p for ones they Don't have and 10-20p each for ones they do. and I believe you still pay for postage..

[Simon BondParticipant @simonbond19222]

Many thanks for the replies I have around 100+. Magazines from 1963-1985 …….if anyone wants to make me an offer for the lot?..if not they will be on eBay as a job lot I can let anyone that's interested know the exact issues I have….I,m located in wolverhampton,,,once again thanks for the replies very much appreciated!

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

Hi Simon

Of the ones you have do you have April and July 1966.

Regards

Larry

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