Looking for older Coral Magazine issues

[emmanuelkolling]

Hi everyone,
I am trying to complete my physical collection of Coral Magazine and I am still missing a few older issues. I figured I would ask here in case anyone has extra copies or duplicates.

The issues I am looking for are:

• Volume 1, Issue 2 (Apr/May 2004)
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• Volume 3, Issue 1 (Feb/Mar 2006)
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If you have any of these and are open to selling or trading, please let me know.

Thanks

 

[griss]

Good luck. I was a subscriber to FAMA and MFM back in the day. When we moved to our current house (some 20 years ago) I got rid of them all. I've since come to regret doing so.

 

[emmanuelkolling]

Good luck. I was a subscriber to FAMA and MFM back in the day. When we moved to our current house (some 20 years ago) I got rid of them all. I've since come to regret doing so.

Thanks! And I know exactly what you mean. I’ve heard that regret story from quite a few longtime hobbyists. Those old magazines really captured a special moment in the hobby.

 

[griss]

Thanks! And I know exactly what you mean. I’ve heard that regret story from quite a few longtime hobbyists. Those old magazines really captured a special moment in the hobby.

They sure did.

 

[alton]

Many years ago I was missing two also. I found both issues in Australia but the store would not ship them to me. Lucky for me I have a cousin with friends down under, she purchased them and sent them to me. I do have the full set except the one they never made.

 

[brandon429]

I bought that nanos edition in 04 wish I had it as well!

Hey have you reached out to Matt Pedersen (spelling/pretty sure) he's the editor, doesn't the website reef2rainforest have back issues available? I'd be amazed if they cannot get them for you Emmanuel

Hey did u see this issue:

Maritza the vase reef is still alive, I texted them yesterday. Coral mag is my fav

 

[emmanuelkolling]

Thanks a lot for sharing that, really appreciate it. Stories like these definitely give me hope.

I did try reaching out to Reef2Rainforest. The old forum is no longer active, and now there’s a dedicated Coral Magazine website, but unfortunately those older back issues seem to be long gone. At this point it’s really down to patience, persistence, and a bit of luck.

And yes, that Micro Reefs / Organ Pipe Corals issue you mentioned is a great one. Those reef bowls are fascinating, especially seeing how well some of them have held up over the years. It’s amazing how much inspiration is still packed into those old issues.

Thanks again for the tips and encouragement.

 

[albano]

Good luck. I was a subscriber to FAMA and MFM back in the day. When we moved to our current house (some 20 years ago) I got rid of them all. I've since come to regret doing so.

I still have many years of FAMA and MFM, all in their ‘official’ binders! Have to pull them out of the closet, to check the years and conditions!

 

[griss]

I still have many years of FAMA and MFM, all in their ‘official’ binders! Have to pull them out of the closet, to check the years and conditions!

That's fantastic. I'm jealous.

 

[emmanuelkolling]

Quick update: Great progress. Volume 3, Issue 1 has been found.

I’m now down to just one issue left: Volume 1, Issue 2 (Apr/May 2004).



Any leads are very welcome. Thanks again

 

[griss]

Quick update: Great progress. Volume 3, Issue 1 has been found.

I’m now down to just one issue left: Volume 1, Issue 2 (Apr/May 2004).



Any leads are very welcome. Thanks againView attachment 32416577

That’s awesome

 

[liquidfluidity]

So, I happen to have worked in and managed many shops back in the day and have a small collection of this magazine, most unopened.

I was just getting ready to post them but have no clue as to their value aside from eBay.

If there is enough interest and I can sell them all, I will post them, but what are they worth?

 

[emmanuelkolling]

So, I happen to have worked in and managed many shops back in the day and have a small collection of this magazine, most unopened.

I was just getting ready to post them but have no clue as to their value aside from eBay.

If there is enough interest and I can sell them all, I will post them, but what are they worth?

That’s really interesting to hear — unopened copies are especially cool.

In terms of value, it really depends on the specific issues. Most later ones tend to go for reasonable prices, but some of the early volumes can be much harder to find and seem to carry a premium.

If you do decide to post them, I’m definitely interested in taking a look. I’m currently searching for Volume 1, Issue 2 (Apr/May 2004) to complete my set, so if you happen to have that one, I’d be very interested.

Either way, I think there would be interest here if you listed them.

 

[liquidfluidity]

I believe all issues I have are volume one and would like to say I have 1-10 at minimum. They are packed away and I just happen to come across them yesterday. I will get them out and take some photos.

I'm at 27407 by the way.

 

[emmanuelkolling]

I believe all issues I have are volume one and would like to say I have 1-10 at minimum. They are packed away and I just happen to come across them yesterday. I will get them out and take some photos.

I'm at 27407 by the way.

That’s great to hear! shipment would be to Raleigh, so logistics should be very easy. I’ll look forward to the photos. Thanks for checking!

 

[Reefing102]

@liquidfluidity If you have any left over, I might be interested depending on price. I would have no idea how to price it though.

 

[Harpo]

I have that issue in very good condition. I have volume 1 no 1 to volume 5 number 5 complete. (I don't remember if the series went longer)
Not to be crass but is there any value to them?

 

[Reefing102]

I have that issue in very good condition. I have volume 1 no 1 to volume 5 number 5 complete. (I don't remember if the series went longer)
Not to be crass but is there any value to them?

Looking at eBay, it seems it depends on the issue. There’s older individual issues running about $6-$15 a piece (one outlier at $99 for a volume 1 issue 1). With others being sold as groups of 3-5 issues for $10-$15 for the lot. Recent sales on eBay show similar pricing for the most part. I think for these specifically, it’s one of those “buyer dictates the pricing” as there seems to be a jump in sales in December (based on eBay) but non existent pretty much since then.