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How to Find Vintage Magazines

Vintage magazine collectors have more resources available to help them find rare items today than at any other time in history. Collectors can still choose to shop local antique stores, or they search the Internet for that rare find. There are message boards, blogs and entire websites dedicated to collecting and sharing information on vintage magazines of all genres and years. All it takes is a little research and knowing where to look.

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  Vintage magazines could be found in your neighborhood.
  
  Start local with your search. Find local or regional antique stores, rare book sellers and flea markets. These are places where you can find old magazines that may not be in mint condition, but have less circulation and exposure than those sold on the Internet. If you enjoy garage sales, you may be able to pick up rare finds cheaply.
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  Look in your local newspaper for auctions where rare items can be found.
  
  Look in your local newspaper for estate sales and auction listings. These are places where the sellers are not collectors, but instead only have one goal in mind: to quickly liquidate their holdings.
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  Place a classified ad in your local newspaper asking to buy old magazines.
  
  Place an ad in your local newspaper offering to buy old magazines. You may get phone calls from people trying to get rid of a month of old magazines, but you may run across a seller who wants to unload a valuable antique just to make space in their home.
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  Networking with other collectors can help you find more resources.
  
  Network with other local collectors. By talking to others and sharing information, you can get help finding other resources in your search.
Searching the Internet
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  Search the Internet for vintage magazine sellers.
  
  Start by a simple Internet search on vintage or rare magazines. You can even search using the specific magazine title you are looking for. There are many dealers and wholesalers that have large inventories. The prices may be a bit higher, but if you are looking for a specific item, this could be your answer.
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  Read weblogs to find out more information on collecting.
  
  Find vintage magazine blogs. Weblogs can give you tips and tricks for finding magazines in specific genres, or periods in time. Blogs even have message boards where you can ask questions or interact with other collectors.
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  Use Internet message boards to connect with other collectors.
  
  Use Internet message boards for collectors. Posting to a message board can give you insight to where people are looking, and how you may be able to find certain magazines. You can network with other collectors to share information and get advice.

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