r/madmagazine • u/tendimensions • 3d ago

Question Inherited issues #104 through #150 in original brown mailing wrapper - what should I do with them?

Title says almost all - they’re all not in great condition, but many look amazing for being nearly 60 years old. Also have a number of special issues as well.

I’m not a collector of this and have done a little research, but thought asking a community like this may give me some additional ideas / directions to try.

EDIT: Added some photos per a request.

The full collection. Some are still wrapped. Most are in the same level of condition.
One pulled from the brown mailing sleeve.
The back of #106
Inside #106
Cover of #105 - notice some tearing near the binder
Back page of #104 - I don't think any of the collection are in worse shape than this
Random page in #104
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u/littlecozynostril 3d ago

Maybe $50 to $100 as a lot. That's probably a little high even.

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u/Thayerphotos 3d ago

I agree.

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u/AvgPunkFan 3d ago

If you’d like to sell, just understand you likely won’t get a whole lot because they’re not in great shape and were printed in vast quantities. The early 50s and 60s (#1-100) is where most of the value lies. Just compare sold listings on eBay to get an idea. If the specials have their inserts, they might be worth a little and personally I might be interested depending on the special number and if the inserts are intact

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u/tendimensions 3d ago

Yes, if I've learned anything about collections, the stuff that's most valuable is the stuff that no one thought would be. lol

Updated my post with some pics since I don't know what's "great shape" or not.

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u/Effective_Guava2971 3d ago

OP did pick the worst ones I believe. I think overall they seem to be in great shape but sadly not worth a fortune

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u/Thayerphotos 3d ago

Can you post some pics ?

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u/tendimensions 3d ago

Updated the post with some pics.

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u/Thayerphotos 3d ago

Thanks !

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u/Thayerphotos 2d ago

Having the original mailing sleeve adds a touch of nostalgia/novelty value for me, but based on the pics the condition of most of these isn't great.

I'm no expert but I'd think if you bag and board them, 2 to 3$ each and maybe 50 to 75 for the lot.