FA: AS-IS Lot of Nintendo Power Magazines, Gaming Literature, Catalogs, Posters, and More!
in NA Auctions
Greetings NA!
A rainy Saturday this morning meant that I was not out hunting at yard sales this morning. I decided to clean up around the house and found a giant box marked "Nintendo Magazines". I open it up and realize that I bought the box at a yard sale some time ago, didn't have the time to look through it, set it aside, and completely forgot about it.
Inside, that box is CRAMMED FULL of EARLY Nintendo Power Magazines, guides, miscellaneous magazines, maps, posters, mailing advertisements and catalogs, and miscellaneous stuff. I had a blast looking through it.
This is a relist of the previous auction. I realized upon closer inspection that the damage was worse than I had seen, and that it would be unfair of me to continue with the auction. I sincerely apologize for the misrepresentation, it was not my intention. Now, let's get to the contents of the auction!
*THERE ARE SOME CONDITION ISSUES*
PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BELOW THIS LINE BEFORE BIDDING!
Most of the lot have varying degrees of water damage. More details of damage below.
NINTENDO POWER: Most of these have apparent moisture damage, as noted in the initial description. The ink appears to be mostly intact and pages don't stick together for the most part. I will try to note ALL damage below. Additionally - unless noted, please assume that any non-attached map/poster inserts, if included, is not present.
A rainy Saturday this morning meant that I was not out hunting at yard sales this morning. I decided to clean up around the house and found a giant box marked "Nintendo Magazines". I open it up and realize that I bought the box at a yard sale some time ago, didn't have the time to look through it, set it aside, and completely forgot about it.
Inside, that box is CRAMMED FULL of EARLY Nintendo Power Magazines, guides, miscellaneous magazines, maps, posters, mailing advertisements and catalogs, and miscellaneous stuff. I had a blast looking through it.
This is a relist of the previous auction. I realized upon closer inspection that the damage was worse than I had seen, and that it would be unfair of me to continue with the auction. I sincerely apologize for the misrepresentation, it was not my intention. Now, let's get to the contents of the auction!
*THERE ARE SOME CONDITION ISSUES*
PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BELOW THIS LINE BEFORE BIDDING!
Most of the lot have varying degrees of water damage. More details of damage below.
NINTENDO POWER: Most of these have apparent moisture damage, as noted in the initial description. The ink appears to be mostly intact and pages don't stick together for the most part. I will try to note ALL damage below. Additionally - unless noted, please assume that any non-attached map/poster inserts, if included, is not present.
July/August 1989 - Detached cover and middle page. All pages appear to be present. There is some light water damage, mainly about 1-2" deep from top edge.
September/October 1989 - some dogeared pages. There is some light water damage, mainly about 1-2" deep from top edge.
November/December 1989 - There is some light water damage, mainly about 1-2" deep from top edge.
January/February 1990 - Cover loose. There is some light water damage, mainly about 1-2" deep from top edge.
May/June 1990 - 2" tear to cover as well as more severe water damage covering the bottom right corner (about 25% affected in addition to the top 1-2").
July/August 1990 - cover is halfway to being torn in half and is hanging on by one staple. There is some light water damage, mainly about 1-2" deep from top edge.
Volume 16 - more severe water damage affecting about top 4" of book.
Volume 18 - same severe water damage. Looks like back cover stuck to something else and some ink was "torn" off.
Volume 20 - same severe water damage.
Volume 21 - same severe water damage.
Volume 22 - same severe water damage.
Volume 23 - same severe water damage
Volume 24 - same severe water damage
Volume 25 - same severe water damage
Volume 26 - same severe water damage, in addition has some red stain on long edge of book, about 1/2" deep by 2" long at worst.
Volume 27 - top AND bottom wavy, about 2" deep each side.
Volume 29 - same damage as 27
Volume 31 - the entire thing looks to have been immersed in water
Volume 32 - same as 31, immersed in water
Volume 35 - water damage there but not nearly as bad as all the others
Volume 38 - top right corner damaged only? Survey card filled out and detached
Volume 39 - same as 38. Starting to NOT understand how these were damaged...!
Volume 40 - comes in bag. Looks pretty darn good after looking through these in detail.
Volume 41 - also looks good
Volume 42 - top 2-3" wavy. Has 6 Nintendo Power cards that are intact.
Volume 43 - same as 42. Cards also intact.
Volume 44 - Same 2-3" top edge wavy. Has all 6 NP cards, but the coolest thing is that IT HAS THE FULL STICKER SHEET INTACT! 2 NES controller overlays (1993 birthday and circuit board designs), 1 SNES controller overlay (Earth), Game Boy overlay, letters and miscellaneous symbols.
Volume 45 - same 2-3" damage, has the 6 NP cards inside also
Volume 46 - same, cards present
Volume 47 - same, cards present
Volume 48 - same, cards present
Volume 49 - same, cards present
Top Secret Passwords (Nintendo Player's Guide). Has some waviness that I initially missed because the stock that this was printed on was better.
NES Game Atlas (Nintendo Player's Guide). Same as above.
Nintendo Power Strategy Guide, Volume SG1/NP13 - some waviness if you look hard enough.
Nintendo Power Strategy Guide, Volume 19 - same as above
Nintendo Power Strategy Guide, Volume SG2/NP15 - same as above
Nintendo Power Strategy Guide, Volume 17 - waviness a bit more apparent
MK3: Official Kollector's Book - waviness at the bottom
Game Fan, Volume 2 Issue 3 - waviness at bottom
Game Pro, July 1990 - waviness at the bottom
Game Pro, July 1992 - waviness at the bottom
Game Pro, Vol 4, Number 4 - waviness at bottom
Game Pro, May 1994 - waviness at bottom
Game Pro's 16 Bit Video Gaming - Light waviness at top and bottom
Electronic Gaming Monthly, Jan 1994 - bottom edge wavy. It's nearly 300 pages.
Electronic Gaming Monthly Dec 1990 - bottom edge wavy.
Electronic Gaming Monthly Mar 1995 - same as above
Electronic Gaming Monthly Jun 1995 - same as above
Electronic Gaming Monthly ^2 Volume 1, Issue 12 - damage feels more severe. I can't pinpoint
Electronic Gaming Monthly May 1995 - same as above, can't pinpoint
Electronics Boutique "Sack O' Super Software" catalog. Most of catalog features games, but also sells computer software. Come on, how is the MS DOS 6.2 Upgrade not cool?! One of my favorites in the lot, but does suffer from some water damage on the bottom.
Acclaim Master Gamer periodical? Thin "pamphlet" with a cover price of $3.50. Talks about cool games and reminds me a lot of the NA E-Zine.
EGM Master Profiles binder pages? 4 separate pages unpunched. Page 4 has a small 1/4" tear.
Nintendo Power Dragon Warrior Guide. Apprx. 35 pages. Has water damage to the bottom 2" or so.
Konami insert, probably inside boxes of NES games: "Konami Introduces 10 Ways to Heat Up Your Nintendo Entertainment System" KON-NES-US-1
Ultra Games insert, like Konami. "10 Ways to Stay Zap Happy". ULT-NES-US-1
Kemco-Seika poster insert. 2 look the same, but have different games featured at the bottom. KEM-NES-US and KEM-NES-US1
Double Dragon III Fold-up poster insert, probably came in box with a NES game. ACL-3W-US
Nintendo: Now You're Playing With Power, small NES box size.
Nintendo: Now You're Playing With Power, large console insert size. Has pinholes from being hung as well as water damage.
Nintendo envelope, Samus on front with "Can You Handle 24 Megs of Pure Attitude?". Inside is pushing for subscription to NP as well as a promo for $10 off Super Metroid, free player's guide and a ton of stuff. Comes with a rebate certificate.
Nintendo Gear and Stuff Catalog. About 19 pages. Water damage to bottom like a lot of the magazines. REALLY COOL GEAR!
Willow Map/Iron Sword Poster. Larger poster, worn, pinholes.
Faxanadu Map/Robo Cop Poster. Larger poster, worn, pinholes.
Code Name Viper Map/Final Fantasy Poster, Larger poster, worn, pinholes.
Fester's Quest Map/Batman Poster, larger
Neo-Geo AES mailer. Apprx. 15 pages. Has info on AES system, editorial letters. Water damage, all pages detached but present, cover, screwed up.
"Classified Information" from Nintendo Power. Apprx. 35 pages. Severe water damage/wavy (about 1/2 of book).
AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Bidding starts at $1, with $1 increments. The auction will end on February 2nd at 10:00 PM NA time. Bids at exactly 10:00:00 PM will be accepted. 25% of final bid will benefit NA.
Please add $23 for Priority Mail shipping within the United States. The lot will be very tightly packed and shipped in TWO Medium Flat Rate Boxes as pictured. Because this lot weighs around 35-36 pounds, I believe this is the cheapest option. If you would prefer them to be packed better, or shipped a different method, please contact me. Otherwise, you're not allowed to complain about my packing!
The lot will be sold AS-IS, with damages noted.
Shipping 35 lbs. out of the country is uneconomical. Shipping to our friends in Canada will cost $66 and nearly $100 to other countries. If you really insist on paying the shipping costs, I will be happy to offer international shipping. Please contact me first before bidding for a shipping quote.
20% of the final bid will be donated to NA. I will request that you make two PayPal payments: 75% of the final bid + $23 to me, and 20% 25% directly to Dain/NA. You may send money however you feel comfortable without having to add anything for fees.
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Comments
Here's a look inside issue 44:
Ben
It's unlikely that I'll be online for the end, so good luck bidding!
Ben