Journalism (newspapers/magazines)/magazine value

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Expert: Dr. David Sumner - 9/27/2006


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i have a november 1964 look magazine.  it is the jfk memorial issue.  the magazine is in good shape.  could you tell me if is of value.

Answer
Hello:
Typically old issues of Life, Look, and Saturday Evening Post from the 1940s through 1960s sell for around $3-$5 at antique stores and flea markets.  Special issues commemorating celebrities, such as JFK or MLK Jr., sometimes go for $25 to $50.  I think this issue falls in that category and could be worth up to $50. The best way to find out for sure is to go to ebay.com and look up old magazines.  I think they are in the "antique memorabilia" category.  The general rule I've learned that there's a relationship between the original value of an item and its antique value.  Since these magazines only sold for ten cents originally, their antique re-sale value won't make you wealthy.  But they are worth something to collectors.
Dr. David Sumner
Ball State University

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Dr. David Sumner

Expertise

My expertise is print journalism, especially magazine writing, editing and publishing. I can answer questions about the magazine industry, magazine trends, how the Internet has affected magazines, the history of magazines,as well as ethical and legal issues in publishing. I can also offer advice about magazine jobs and careers.

Experience

Professor of Journalism and Head of the Magazine Program at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, since 1990. Freelance magazine writer. Co-author: "Magazines: A Complete Guide to the Industry" (2006) and "Feature and Magazine Writing: Action, Angle and Anecdotes." (2005)

Organizations
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

Publications
Encyclopedia Britannica Book of the Year, 1989-2006 Encyclopedia of International Media and Communication Encyclopedia of American Journalism History History of the Mass Media in the United States: An Encyclopedia

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. University of Tennessee B.A. Stetson University

Awards and Honors
Who's Who in American Education (Marquis 2006)

Past/Present clients
Consultant to magazine start-up ventures including "Radius: The Magazine" and "Hope: A Magazine for Christian Women"

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