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02-27-2020 01:13 PM
I have a bound (like a book) full year of Hygeia magazine, Jan-Dec 1944. This is chock full of awesomely fabulous WWII advertising. It is going to be a high end list for me, so I need to get this right.
My choices are to list under magazines, antiquarian/collectible books, militaria>home front, or possibly collectibles>advertising>whatever...it could also go under some sort of medical collectible category.
I'm thinking antiquarian/collectible with a second category of home front or some sort of advertising collectible. Anything but magazines.
Thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
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02-27-2020 01:26 PM
When i list, i never pay much attention to the category. 20+ years on ebay and i have NEVER EVER searched for anyhting by category. I know what i'm looking for and search by name or model or whatever.
Your 2 category suggestion sounds good though.
BTW, when i was reading (skimming) your post, i thought you said "hygiene" magazine. LOL
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02-27-2020 01:39 PM
Speaking as a book collector, if you think the book warrants it, I would list in both categories - it's cheap to do so and for those who DO browse categories (interest shoppers, for instance) you'll pick up both interests.
Be sure you have a keyword rich, front-loaded title as that will cover the rest of the bases.
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02-27-2020 01:53 PM
Exactly what inhawaii said; so... if any of those categories are a lower fvf- that would be my choice.
If not, probably the WWII as I'm just guessing there are more collectors there than other areas?
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02-27-2020 02:17 PM
I would say list in 2 categories also, maybe;
Collectibles- historical memorabilia-(and then the best fit from there...)
or
Collectibles-Militaria-WW II Collectibles-Original WW II Period Items-Original WW II United States Collectibles-Other WW2 Original US Collectibles.
It's a tough call but just my 2cents worth.
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02-27-2020 02:22 PM
People think of the 50 as mid century, but the styles and sensibilities really started around WWII
That might make a good category
Regardless, make sure to put “MCM” and “Atomic” in the title
