The Ford Barn

Chris in WNC · 01-03-2011, 09:23 PM

Judy & I are in the early stages of packing in preparation for an out of state move.

tonight I packed 22 years of Restorer magazines in a copy paper box, which fits them well but the darned box weighs about 55 pounds.

then Judy innocently asks one of those superbly logical questions that wives specialize in: "do you have to keep them?"

this gets me to thinking, "how often do I really use these for reference or pleasure reading?" the answer: not very often.

I see they do have a market on eBay, but I'm not certain what is the best or most effective way to move them. individual issues are too labor-intensive for me to list & ship. I'm thinking of selling them in one-year groups.

we have The Restorer complete from 1986 to present and The Model A News almost complete from 1958 to present with missing issues in some of the early years. also have several years of Model A Times and the MAFFI newsletter.

what are your thoughts on the best way to disperse a collection like this?

peters180a/170b · 01-03-2011, 09:32 PM

When someone ask a question here on FB. i do use past issues of both for reference. Just this past few days a question about 1930 sport coupe top[1970] and a question on keys[[1992].Anyone restoring a Model "A' really needs such a collection. I don't know how many times i reach back and look for past info. Did you ask anyone in FL. club or where are you moving too that someone might need such a collection.Sometimes i look back and say WHERE IS THIS CAR TODAY???

msmaron · 01-03-2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris in Jax

tonight I packed 22 years of Restorer magazines in a copy paper box, which fits them well but the darned box weighs about 55 pounds.

what are your thoughts on the best way to disperse a collection like this?

What do you want for all of them??
mark

Jazzjr · 01-03-2011, 10:01 PM

I didn't think some one would ask the Price in a open Form Post. But I PM You about them @9:55 pm

Chris in WNC · 01-04-2011, 07:07 AM

"Just curious Chris, where you are moving to?"

Asheville NC area.....

"What do you want for all of them??"

I have not even counted them yet so I'm not sure how many I have OR what to ask. thinking maybe $2.00 each for pre-1970, $1.00 each for 1970-80, .50 each for 1980 and newer.

Cool Hand Lurker · 01-04-2011, 11:55 AM

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So Chris, you really are serious about moving "north" eh? You will be in Brent's backyard and be able to drive in some more interesting roads that those in the flat area of Florida where you are now. Be sure to take along your new car lift.
We will be down your way again in a few weeks

RonC · 01-04-2011, 01:58 PM

The club should scan them and sell searchable DVD's

01-03-2011, 09:23 PM	#1
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,458	Model A News / Restorer mgazines- back issues..... Judy & I are in the early stages of packing in preparation for an out of state move. tonight I packed 22 years of Restorer magazines in a copy paper box, which fits them well but the darned box weighs about 55 pounds. then Judy innocently asks one of those superbly logical questions that wives specialize in: "do you have to keep them?" this gets me to thinking, "how often do I really *use* these for reference or pleasure reading?" the answer: not very often. I see they do have a market on eBay, but I'm not certain what is the best or most effective way to move them. individual issues are too labor-intensive for me to list & ship. I'm thinking of selling them in one-year groups. we have The Restorer complete from 1986 to present and The Model A News almost complete from 1958 to present with missing issues in some of the early years. also have several years of Model A Times and the MAFFI newsletter. what are your thoughts on the best way to disperse a collection like this?

01-03-2011, 09:32 PM	#2
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: Model A News / Restorer mgazines- back issues..... When someone ask a question here on FB. i do use past issues of both for reference. Just this past few days a question about 1930 sport coupe top[1970] and a question on keys[[1992].Anyone restoring a Model "A' really needs such a collection. I don't know how many times i reach back and look for past info. Did you ask anyone in FL. club or where are you moving too that someone might need such a collection.Sometimes i look back and say WHERE IS THIS CAR TODAY???

01-03-2011, 10:01 PM	#4
Jazzjr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Crown Point, NY and Punta Gorda, FL. Posts: 259	Re: Model A News / Restorer mgazines- back issues..... I didn't think some one would ask the Price in a open Form Post. But I PM You about them @9:55 pm

01-04-2011, 07:07 AM	#5
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,458	Re: Model A News / Restorer mgazines- back issues..... "Just curious Chris, where you are moving to?" Asheville NC area..... "What do you want for all of them??" I have not even counted them yet so I'm not sure how many I have OR what to ask. thinking maybe $2.00 each for pre-1970, $1.00 each for 1970-80, .50 each for 1980 and newer. Last edited by Chris in WNC; 01-04-2011 at 07:14 AM.

01-04-2011, 11:55 AM	#6
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,565	Re: Model A News / Restorer mgazines- back issues..... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) So Chris, you really are serious about moving "north" eh? You will be in Brent's backyard and be able to drive in some more interesting roads that those in the flat area of Florida where you are now. Be sure to take along your new car lift. We will be down your way again in a few weeks

01-04-2011, 01:58 PM	#7
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Model A News / Restorer mgazines- back issues..... The club should scan them and sell searchable DVD's