Sell Your Old W Magazines
Welcome to SellOldMagazines.com—a trusted site for the careful review of vintage print collections. If you have older issues of W magazine, especially from its earlier print runs prior to the 1990s, your collection may be eligible for review. Known for its oversized format and boundary-pushing fashion editorials, W carved out a distinct space in luxury fashion publishing.
We are currently reviewing select W magazine collections that meet our general buying guidelines.
About W Magazine
Founded in 1972 as a sister publication to Women’s Wear Daily, W magazine was designed to capture the world of high fashion, celebrity culture, and the avant-garde. With its large format, bold photography, and editorial risks, W stood apart from more conventional fashion titles. Over the decades, it became a platform for experimental fashion spreads and profiles of emerging talent across fashion, art, and film.
Submissions we may consider include:
1970s–1980s U.S. Editions
Large-format issues with intact covers and minimal handling wear
Editorials featuring early-career work by well-known photographers or designers
Celebrity covers and fashion-forward spreads from early print years
Boxed or bulk collections without major damage
What We’re Looking For
We highly appreciate all interest in selling vintage magazines, but due to the specific nature of our purchasing criteria, we are only able to consider a small percentage of submissions.
Era: We typically review W issues published before the 1990s. Later editions are rarely accepted.
Condition: Magazines must be in very good condition, free of water damage, mold, missing pages, or excessive wear.
Mailing Labels: We prefer issues without mailing labels, especially on covers where artwork or photography is a central feature.
Quantity: We do not purchase single issues. We look for boxed collections of 15 or more magazines, or lots that support in-person pickup.
Cover Content: While some covers or editorial features may stand out visually, content alone does not determine value or eligibility.
Please note that even for well-known publications like W, resale is a niche market. Acceptance depends on multiple factors including condition, age, subject matter, and current storage capacity.
How to Sell Your W Magazine Collection
If your collection aligns with the guidelines above, you may begin by submitting a quote form. Include clear images that show a representative sample of your W issues, including publication dates, condition, and cover details. If your submission is accepted, we’ll provide shipping instructions or coordinate local pickup as needed.
We do not appraise or guarantee purchases, but we’re happy to review qualifying collections.
Interested in Submitting a W Magazine Collection?
Whether you’re managing a personal archive, clearing storage, or sorting through an estate, we welcome the opportunity to review vintage W magazines that meet our standards.
To begin, complete our submission form and upload several sample images. If your materials qualify, we’ll follow up to discuss next steps.
By working with SellOldMagazines.com, you help support the thoughtful handling and review of bold, visually-driven publications that defined eras in fashion and culture.
