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Complete original set 1906 to 2019
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Hi everyone, I posted three years ago after my dad died and never got around to doing anything about his NG collection. I’ve been thinking that I would donate every issue from 1950- (but where), then…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Sorensen Jan 1, 2023.

1906-present complete plus a few pre-1906
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Seek advice as to best way to sell my late father’s collection. Would like to balance efficiency with max price. Eg, sell most issues as one bulk set and sell earlier issues individually? I am not in…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Sorensen Nov 25, 2019.

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Chris Sorensen replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion Complete original set 1906 to 2019
"Hi Wildbunch, thanks for your message. I’m sorry, I’ve decided not to sell by decade. Hoping someone will buy the whole collection or at least up to 1950. The only years I would sell individually would be the earliest ones."
Jan 1, 2023
Wildbunch replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion Complete original set 1906 to 2019
"Hello:) do you still have decade of 30s left tor sale? Maybe even 40s?"
Dec 13, 2022
Chris Sorensen replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion Complete original set 1906 to 2019
"Hi Robert - Yes indeed I am. Please feel free to email me at hcsorensen@hotmail.com with any questions. Happy Thanksgiving and best regards, Chris Sorensen"
Nov 24, 2022
Robert Schmitz replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion Complete original set 1906 to 2019
"Hello, I would be very interested in the 1906-1950 section! Are you still selling? "
Nov 24, 2022
Chris Sorensen replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion Complete original set 1906 to 2019
"Thank you very much Mel. What you say about decades makes sense. Do you think the market will improve? Or are the days of the NG collector essentially over, does everyone who collects pretty much have what they need from 1906-on? My dad loved his…"
Nov 7, 2022
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion Complete original set 1906 to 2019
"You've got the right ideas - but the market is extremely tough at this time. Sales are very sluggish. Here's an eBay search for 1908: National Geographic magazines, 12 months 1908 | eBay Watch this and see what it sells for, if at…"
Nov 3, 2022
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Complete original set 1906 to 2019

Hi everyone, I posted three years ago after my dad died and never got around to doing anything about his NG collection. I’ve been thinking that I would donate every issue from 1950- (but where), then try to sell 20s, 30s and 40s as decades, and sell years 1906-1919 by the year (but where). Does this make any sense? I’m pretty busy so it’s hard to devote a lot to this but I can’t bring myself to haul them to the town recycling center! Any advice/reality checking is much appreciated. Thank you.…See More
Oct 29, 2022
Cathy Hunter left a comment for Chris Sorensen
"Dear Mr. Sorensen,   Thank you for bringing the inappropriate content to my attention. I've suspended the member for spam. Best wishes, Cathy Hunter Archives & Special Collections"
Feb 7, 2020
Chris Sorensen replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion 1906-present complete plus a few pre-1906
"Hi, it turns out that the only pre-1906 issue is July 1905. Best, Chris "
Nov 25, 2019
Chris Sorensen replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion 1906-present complete plus a few pre-1906
"No, sorry, it looks like I only have July 1905.  "
Nov 25, 2019
Dyan replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion 1906-present complete plus a few pre-1906
"Hi Chris! This is quite the collection. I’m seeking The National Geographic Magazine: Volume 16, January 1, 1905 Do you have this volume? Thank you! Dyan"
Oct 31, 2019
Richard Kennedy replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion 1906-present complete plus a few pre-1906
"Please list the pre-1906 issues available together with their condition. Thank you."
Oct 26, 2019
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion 1906-present complete plus a few pre-1906
"It's a balancing act. You'll probably obtain more for the most sought after issues - pre 1920's but it will be a long and hard trod and sales have been very sluggish these past two or three years. All you can do is ask... Mel"
Sep 27, 2019
Chris Sorensen replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion 1906-present complete plus a few pre-1906
"Thanks very much. Would you say that is better than eBay? Certainly less time-consuming. Again thank you."
Sep 26, 2019
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Chris Sorensen's discussion 1906-present complete plus a few pre-1906
"Try getting in contact with any of the NE dealers as listed in the Dealer Directory at the top left margin of the main page. They will most assuredly offer you rock bottom prices (as they're in the business to make a small profit) but they…"
Sep 25, 2019
Chris Sorensen posted a discussion

1906-present complete plus a few pre-1906

Seek advice as to best way to sell my late father’s collection. Would like to balance efficiency with max price. Eg, sell most issues as one bulk set and sell earlier issues individually? I am not in any rush but assume most issues are not worth selling individually. Thank you. Chris from New York
Sep 24, 2019

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