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Could anyone estimate how much the collection is worth?

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Christa,

Unfortunately, I cannot give you exact, definate values. For the time being, 1940's - present are not scarce or rare. Now, depending upon condition, they can be more or less worthy. Do you know if the map supplements are still with the issues? Also, what condition would you say these are in? People like to know about spine and moisture damage for sure. Also, if these were used as beverage coasters.

Other than that, I can tell you that I sold off my surplus years of the 1980's, 90's and early 2000's for about $9-14 per year on eBay. Older years would get more of course - relatively speaking. It takes time to do the eBay thing though, admittedly. If they are beat up and missing maps, then you can't ask as much. The way I did it was to post them by years only. Selling a lengthy run of issues, such as you have, is hard. Selling them issue by issue is tedious and overwhelming.

cordially,

Scott T. Shier
Thanks, man. Yeh, the conditions very, but surprisingly the older ones are consistently in better condition. Maps are with most of them.
Anyway, thanks for the advice.

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