Should I keep my old antique magazines or sell them?

It depends on how you use them and whether they have value to others. Older antique magazines and trade papers can be useful references, with articles on makers, patterns, and history, along with ads and auction reports showing what was selling at the time. Some collectors and researchers seek out certain back issues.

If you no longer use them, check whether specific issues have demand by looking at recent sold results for the title. Complete runs or well-known issues may sell, while scattered common issues often have little resale value. A local antiques club, library, or historical society might welcome them as a donation.

If you keep them, store them flat in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, since heat and humidity cause yellowing, brittleness, and mildew. Many publications now offer digital archives, so you may be able to access the same content without saving every printed copy.