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Modeling Magazines
Wolfe
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Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2006 - 08:01 AM UTC
No, not those kind. I'm talking about Fine Scale Modeler, MMIR, Military in Scale and Tamiya Modeling magazine. I have a boat load of the Fine Scales and a few years worth of the others. My question is, what is the best way to sell these off? By year, or as single issues?

Thanks in advance
MTDriver
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Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2006 - 05:04 PM UTC
Hi Wolfe,IMHO I would sell off complete years as they are,and poss those that follow on for a couple of issues.If selling on ebay you may find you 'll probably have to relist a couple of times.The market isn't exactly finicky,it depends on who is looking at the time,someone,somewhere will want those mags etc.Single issues can be the best bet because of weight=high postage.Last year I sold 10 yrs of FSM and the guy collected at a model show we were both going to,even though he had to wait 2 months to collect.HTH...Dave.
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Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2006 - 05:53 PM UTC
For shipping costs, advertise that you will ship media rate. It is very inexpensive but may take longer. You can ship a heavy package for a few bucks.
Wolfe
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Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2006 - 07:04 PM UTC
Thanks for the tips, once I inventory the lot, I'll offfer here first. Please keep an eye out and I'll post the list here soon.

Thanks again
TacFireGuru
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Posted: Friday, December 22, 2006 - 06:18 AM UTC
Wolfe,

As you are in the States, take care when dealing with overseas. It can be EXCEPTIONALLY expensive!! Early this year I tried to do the same; a gentleman from Europe was going to buy my FSM collection. If I recall correctly, it was about $70 or $80 to ship. 49 pounds of magazines ain't light. Anyhow, after a month + of bantering back and forth, it fell through

Good luck!!

Mike
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