Here you go - almost every issue of the year for $100
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3382741292&category=210
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Queenland
> there should be some kind of book which would solve these discussions
There is a "hand made" book - The Andreas Voigts Collector Discography, which is also a price guide. However, it was done/researched before the eBay era so many values do not reflect today's market. I don't know if the current edition has been adjusted (my edition is from 2000).
There is a "hand made" book - The Andreas Voigts Collector Discography, which is also a price guide. However, it was done/researched before the eBay era so many values do not reflect today's market. I don't know if the current edition has been adjusted (my edition is from 2000).
PieterMC
$550 for an ad? You would have to be out of your mind to pay that for an ad. I cannot believe for a moment that an ad could be worth that much.
Mr. Scully
Henrique - the Andreas Voigts book deals only with records (if I remember correctly) and not with memorabilia of any kind.
My method is based on ebay :-) I always ask myself "have you ever seen this item on ebay before and what was the price?" Even the megarare items were on ebay at least once in last five years so it can give a good idea about the price.
My method is based on ebay :-) I always ask myself "have you ever seen this item on ebay before and what was the price?" Even the megarare items were on ebay at least once in last five years so it can give a good idea about the price.
Baby_B
"The Billboard ad, a simple, black page from December 1991 with only "Freddie Mercury -- 1946-1991" with the Queen crest in white was worth $550 alone since it ran only one issue"
.... one issue of what? The magazine or the advert? Any number of tens of thousands magazines would have come out of a single print run. In fact, I have that advert myself.
I am not doubting what you say, but I really can't see the value in something that appeared as a once off along with every other piece of journalism from the same issue in which it was published.
.... one issue of what? The magazine or the advert? Any number of tens of thousands magazines would have come out of a single print run. In fact, I have that advert myself.
I am not doubting what you say, but I really can't see the value in something that appeared as a once off along with every other piece of journalism from the same issue in which it was published.
Whatinthewhatthe?
I didn't pay a red cent for that Billboard ad -- a friend gave me the whole issue, which was very nice of him!
Speaking of Billboards, I have two John Lennon issues (after his death) with whole-page tributes and one of George Harrison (when he won the first Billboard Lifetime Achievement award in the late 80s) that are worth more than the Freddie Mercury whole-page tribute/obit. The National Enquirer issue with the famous picture of John Lennon on the morgue slab is worth $800 (it is in mint condition and bagged).
Serious collectors always seek advise from professional collectors and even authors of books. I sought some advise from Bruce Spizer (who I met while looking at the same mono copy of Sgt Pepper at Great Escape in Nashville, and because of the chance meeting a lot of my Beatle labels are in a book titled The Beatles Story on Capitol Records!) and he gave me a lot of good prices on things I own. Remember, I've been collecting Beatles since I was five years old, and Queen since I was fourteen, and I'm almost forty-five now, so you can imagine how much I've amassed over the years for both!)
BTW, the very scarce promotional-only A Kind Of Magic Hawaiian shirt is worth $500 unworn!
Speaking of Billboards, I have two John Lennon issues (after his death) with whole-page tributes and one of George Harrison (when he won the first Billboard Lifetime Achievement award in the late 80s) that are worth more than the Freddie Mercury whole-page tribute/obit. The National Enquirer issue with the famous picture of John Lennon on the morgue slab is worth $800 (it is in mint condition and bagged).
Serious collectors always seek advise from professional collectors and even authors of books. I sought some advise from Bruce Spizer (who I met while looking at the same mono copy of Sgt Pepper at Great Escape in Nashville, and because of the chance meeting a lot of my Beatle labels are in a book titled The Beatles Story on Capitol Records!) and he gave me a lot of good prices on things I own. Remember, I've been collecting Beatles since I was five years old, and Queen since I was fourteen, and I'm almost forty-five now, so you can imagine how much I've amassed over the years for both!)
BTW, the very scarce promotional-only A Kind Of Magic Hawaiian shirt is worth $500 unworn!
Mr. Scully
"BTW, the very scarce promotional-only A Kind Of Magic Hawaiian shirt is worth $500 unworn!"
... and I saw it on ebay at least three times in last two years, each time for around 60 pounds. That's what I'm speaking about. You say it's worth $500, I'm saying that nobody will ever pay more than $100 for it.
... and I saw it on ebay at least three times in last two years, each time for around 60 pounds. That's what I'm speaking about. You say it's worth $500, I'm saying that nobody will ever pay more than $100 for it.
Queenland
> Henrique - the Andreas Voigts book deals only with records (if I remember correctly) and not with memorabilia of any kind.
Ah, are you talking about memorabilia (non-records) items only, right :) Then I also don´t know anyone who have compiled a database/price guide on memorabilia items.
Ah, are you talking about memorabilia (non-records) items only, right :) Then I also don´t know anyone who have compiled a database/price guide on memorabilia items.
wstüssyb
BTW, the very scarce promotional-only A Kind Of Magic Hawaiian shirt is worth $500 unworn!"
I have it...it will remain unworn, not for collector's purpose, but cuz it's to freaking ugly to wear =-)
I have it...it will remain unworn, not for collector's purpose, but cuz it's to freaking ugly to wear =-)
Penetration_Guru
I also looked at completed items on Ebay, and the most expenive copy of Billboard was from '66 - something about the Beatles "Butcher cover" for Yesterday & today - went for $90.
Again, this is not about arguing with you, Lisa - this is disagreeing (fairly strongly, I think) with your valuation guy.
Plus I agree with Martin about the Hawaiian shirts - $100 max
Still sounds like a good collection though.
Again, this is not about arguing with you, Lisa - this is disagreeing (fairly strongly, I think) with your valuation guy.
Plus I agree with Martin about the Hawaiian shirts - $100 max
Still sounds like a good collection though.
PieterMC
The value of things should not matter if you are collecting for your love of Queen anyway. An item is only worth what somebody else will pay for it.
Togg
I have to say Lisa I think you might be being a little over optimistic with your valuations, however if you really believe that's what someone would pay for them, then I suggest you sell them all PDQ and run for the hills enjoying your new found wealth!
Erin
"The problem is that the prices should be set like "what would others pay for this if I wanted to sell it?", not like "it was a limited edition so it must be worth hundreds"."
EXACTLY right, Mr.Scully.... I have stuff that is supposed to be worth X amount of dollars, but if nobody wants to buy it, it ain't worth squat! And if someone wants to buy my Freddie autograph for $1000, go right ahead...;-) In America the "value" of Queen items surely would be way less than other countries. It's all relative... The true value of any collection is what it means to the person that owns it. My autographs that I got in person are priceless.
EXACTLY right, Mr.Scully.... I have stuff that is supposed to be worth X amount of dollars, but if nobody wants to buy it, it ain't worth squat! And if someone wants to buy my Freddie autograph for $1000, go right ahead...;-) In America the "value" of Queen items surely would be way less than other countries. It's all relative... The true value of any collection is what it means to the person that owns it. My autographs that I got in person are priceless.
Whatinthewhatthe?
A word on Ebay: If you decide to sell any kind of collectible, you take a big chance on getting what the item's worth or not what it was worth in the first place. The item has to be sought-after by someone who wants it badly enough to do the "bidding war" and force the price to astronomic proportions.
I never use Ebay as a pricing guide to any collectible I own. I usually go with my gut feelings or seek out the advice of other trusted friends/collectors.
Some Queen collectors I know have padded their collections with one-of-a-kind items like handwritten song lyrics, artwork (by Freddie) or signed items like tour posters, booklets, shirts, vinyl album covers/promotional flats, even the odd cocktail napkin. Their collections are worth far more than mine will ever be.
I would wear my Magic shirt (I actually like the print!) but it looks best displayed in a glass frame. I've seen some worn at conventions but that's okay, I'll keep mine where it is!
I never use Ebay as a pricing guide to any collectible I own. I usually go with my gut feelings or seek out the advice of other trusted friends/collectors.
Some Queen collectors I know have padded their collections with one-of-a-kind items like handwritten song lyrics, artwork (by Freddie) or signed items like tour posters, booklets, shirts, vinyl album covers/promotional flats, even the odd cocktail napkin. Their collections are worth far more than mine will ever be.
I would wear my Magic shirt (I actually like the print!) but it looks best displayed in a glass frame. I've seen some worn at conventions but that's okay, I'll keep mine where it is!
katy_themusicalprostitute
How very interesting! I'm a serious Queen collector as well. Expensive hobby but I LOVE it!!