I'm not sure why some items seem to increase in price in ridiculous jumps and others tend to slowly climb. If you had a 1959 Barbie, you could easily realize over $5000 for it. And yet here is an example of a first issue magazine that is in incredible condition but sells in the $40 range. Yes, I know that Barbie was a cultural icon and that every little girl (and some boys) wanted her now matter what, but this magazine is also a first off. Here is the history of British Columbia in pictures. This magazine is still going strong.
Along with this example, I have had about 10 -12 first issue magazines. Mother Earth, Beckett, some small specialty magazines as well. Examples of major cultural magazines can still hold a lot of value. Playboy 1 with Marilyn Monroe on the cover can sell in the 10k range depending on condition. Time, Life and Sports Illustrated usually sell in the
$100-$200 range while issue 1 of 1953's TV Guide with Superman on it sells for only $300 or so. very affordable collectables for a snapshot of our culture. You could easily spend $300 on a 10 year old Superman comic book.
If you are looking to start a collection that is inexpensive, displays easily and holds some historical significance, I don't think there's a better choice out there.
Along with this example, I have had about 10 -12 first issue magazines. Mother Earth, Beckett, some small specialty magazines as well. Examples of major cultural magazines can still hold a lot of value. Playboy 1 with Marilyn Monroe on the cover can sell in the 10k range depending on condition. Time, Life and Sports Illustrated usually sell in the
$100-$200 range while issue 1 of 1953's TV Guide with Superman on it sells for only $300 or so. very affordable collectables for a snapshot of our culture. You could easily spend $300 on a 10 year old Superman comic book.
If you are looking to start a collection that is inexpensive, displays easily and holds some historical significance, I don't think there's a better choice out there.
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