Looking to purchase 1919 issues - National Geographic's Collectors Corner2024-03-29T11:24:46Zhttp://ngscollectors.ning.com/forum/topics/looking-to-purchase-1919-issues?commentId=1029239%3AComment%3A167678&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHe does, and there are others…tag:ngscollectors.ning.com,2019-02-16:1029239:Comment:1675102019-02-16T23:56:06.530ZMelvin L. De Vilbisshttp://ngscollectors.ning.com/profile/MelvinLDeVilbiss
<p>He does, and there are others - but some of the great ones are retired or gone.</p>
<p>It's all in the timing!</p>
<p>Mel</p>
<p>He does, and there are others - but some of the great ones are retired or gone.</p>
<p>It's all in the timing!</p>
<p>Mel</p> I'm not sure if or when I'll…tag:ngscollectors.ning.com,2019-02-16:1029239:Comment:1675082019-02-16T16:28:31.818ZJohn Eviccihttp://ngscollectors.ning.com/profile/JohnEvicci
<p>I'm not sure if or when I'll find the budget to extend my collection back beyond 1915, but he'll be the first person I reach out to when I do. I wonder if he has some inside connection to the magazine to obtain such a wide variety of those old, rare issues...</p>
<p>I'm not sure if or when I'll find the budget to extend my collection back beyond 1915, but he'll be the first person I reach out to when I do. I wonder if he has some inside connection to the magazine to obtain such a wide variety of those old, rare issues...</p> Your welcome John.
Through eB…tag:ngscollectors.ning.com,2019-02-16:1029239:Comment:1673972019-02-16T10:01:15.922ZMelvin L. De Vilbisshttp://ngscollectors.ning.com/profile/MelvinLDeVilbiss
<p>Your welcome John.</p>
<p>Through eBay purchases (pick up option), I was able to meet him near where I used to live in Maryland. As fortune would have it, we discovered a friendship going on 15 years now. I value his opinion on more than just NatGeo. I am sincerely happy he was able to provide you what you were looking for. Thank you for the feedback.</p>
<p>Mel</p>
<p>Your welcome John.</p>
<p>Through eBay purchases (pick up option), I was able to meet him near where I used to live in Maryland. As fortune would have it, we discovered a friendship going on 15 years now. I value his opinion on more than just NatGeo. I am sincerely happy he was able to provide you what you were looking for. Thank you for the feedback.</p>
<p>Mel</p> Hi Mel. Just wanted to let y…tag:ngscollectors.ning.com,2019-02-15:1029239:Comment:1673952019-02-15T17:59:00.426ZJohn Eviccihttp://ngscollectors.ning.com/profile/JohnEvicci
<p>Hi Mel. Just wanted to let you know that a few days after Doug offered me those questionable copies, while I was still mulling it over and looking elsewhere for higher quality options, he contacted me letting me know he had found a complete set in excellent condition! It was EXACTLY what I was hoping for. Just received them in the post today and could not be happier! These issues were the last piece of the puzzle for me to complete a run going back to 1915 and it's a wonderful feeling to…</p>
<p>Hi Mel. Just wanted to let you know that a few days after Doug offered me those questionable copies, while I was still mulling it over and looking elsewhere for higher quality options, he contacted me letting me know he had found a complete set in excellent condition! It was EXACTLY what I was hoping for. Just received them in the post today and could not be happier! These issues were the last piece of the puzzle for me to complete a run going back to 1915 and it's a wonderful feeling to have finally filled this last hole. Just wanted to say a hearty thank you for pointing me in his direction. The guy is a paragon of diligence and attention to detail. A true pleasure to deal with :)</p> Excellent. Thank you very mu…tag:ngscollectors.ning.com,2019-02-07:1029239:Comment:1676792019-02-07T22:27:13.526ZJohn Eviccihttp://ngscollectors.ning.com/profile/JohnEvicci
<p>Excellent. Thank you very much!</p>
<p>Excellent. Thank you very much!</p> Another dealer I've had excel…tag:ngscollectors.ning.com,2019-02-07:1029239:Comment:1676782019-02-07T22:01:37.017ZMelvin L. De Vilbisshttp://ngscollectors.ning.com/profile/MelvinLDeVilbiss
<p>Another dealer I've had excellent transactions with is:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/creativesold?_trksid=p2047675.l2559" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.com/usr/creativesold?_trksid=p2047675.l2559</a></p>
<p>though I only see two 1919's he has listed. He may have inventory he has not listed.</p>
<p>Another dealer I have not dealt with for a long time, primarily due to their inventory does not go back as far as I'm searching, is:…</p>
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<p>Another dealer I've had excellent transactions with is:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/creativesold?_trksid=p2047675.l2559" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.com/usr/creativesold?_trksid=p2047675.l2559</a></p>
<p>though I only see two 1919's he has listed. He may have inventory he has not listed.</p>
<p>Another dealer I have not dealt with for a long time, primarily due to their inventory does not go back as far as I'm searching, is:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/82bid?_trksid=p2047675.l2559" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.com/usr/82bid?_trksid=p2047675.l2559</a></p>
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<p>You should also consider looking at the top left margin of the main page of this forum and investigate "the dealers" link.</p>
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<p>Finally, my experience is to get what's available at the right price, then set up a permanent search on eBay so you're notified when a new listing is made for what you're searching for. Then bid away on a single issue that will improve your collection.</p>
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<p>Good Luck!</p>
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<p>Mel</p> https://www.ebay.com/usr/hear…tag:ngscollectors.ning.com,2019-02-07:1029239:Comment:1676772019-02-07T21:51:18.931ZMelvin L. De Vilbisshttp://ngscollectors.ning.com/profile/MelvinLDeVilbiss
<p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/heartforethiopia?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.com/usr/heartforethiopia?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/heartforethiopia?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.com/usr/heartforethiopia?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754</a></p> Hi Mel. Doug says hi! :) H…tag:ngscollectors.ning.com,2019-02-07:1029239:Comment:1675902019-02-07T14:43:45.426ZJohn Eviccihttp://ngscollectors.ning.com/profile/JohnEvicci
<p>Hi Mel. Doug says hi! :) He got back to me immediately with a selection of 1919 issues. Unfortunately their condition is not as good as I was hoping for. I may go for them, but I'd like to check with heartforethiopia first. However, I can't find them on Ebay. When I search that name nothing comes up. Do you have any tips on locating them?</p>
<p>Hi Mel. Doug says hi! :) He got back to me immediately with a selection of 1919 issues. Unfortunately their condition is not as good as I was hoping for. I may go for them, but I'd like to check with heartforethiopia first. However, I can't find them on Ebay. When I search that name nothing comes up. Do you have any tips on locating them?</p> Awesome. Thank you. I'll re…tag:ngscollectors.ning.com,2019-02-06:1029239:Comment:1675642019-02-06T13:39:42.978ZJohn Eviccihttp://ngscollectors.ning.com/profile/JohnEvicci
<p>Awesome. Thank you. I'll reach out to them.</p>
<p>Awesome. Thank you. I'll reach out to them.</p> https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.ht…tag:ngscollectors.ning.com,2019-02-06:1029239:Comment:1673702019-02-06T03:06:44.927ZMelvin L. De Vilbisshttp://ngscollectors.ning.com/profile/MelvinLDeVilbiss
<a href="https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2505460.m570.l1311.R2.TR2.TRC0.A0.H0.XNational+Geographic+1919.TRS0&_nkw=national+geographic+magazine+1919&_sacat=0" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2505460.m570.l1311.R2.TR2.TRC0.A0.H0.XNational+Geographic+1919.TRS0&_nkw=national+geographic+magazine+1919&_sacat=0</a><br />
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I can vouch for wdwak56. I you contact him with a request for an entire year (or most of one) he may pull from…
<a href="https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2505460.m570.l1311.R2.TR2.TRC0.A0.H0.XNational+Geographic+1919.TRS0&_nkw=national+geographic+magazine+1919&_sacat=0" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2505460.m570.l1311.R2.TR2.TRC0.A0.H0.XNational+Geographic+1919.TRS0&_nkw=national+geographic+magazine+1919&_sacat=0</a><br />
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I can vouch for wdwak56. I you contact him with a request for an entire year (or most of one) he may pull from his inventory or even end sales early to sell you a bundle at a small discount. He tends to be a bit higher than most, but his assessment is always spot on.<br />
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I can also vouch for heartforethiopia, though they are not as refined in their assessments. Open dialogue will solve any issues, and they will work with you.<br />
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I don't really have enough experience with other that have listed for 1919, but all they can say is "no" if you ask them to offer you a bundled price.<br />
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Good luck!<br />
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Mel