Sheffield Speedway/tigers Programmes, 1970s/early 80s Value?

[Martin Number Six Barfield]

Hi All,

 

Firstly, let me point out that I know little about speedway! It was my grandads big interest, sadaly he passed away earlier this week,

 

As part of sorting out his stuff, I had the task of going through the hundreds of speedway magazines he had. Most were very modern, 2000's onwards editions, which I have not salvaged, but amongst them were a number of magazines and books from the mid to late 1970s, and early 80s,

 

Of more interest though, are the programmes I found from the same dates for fixtures at Sheffield Speedway, and specifically many for Sheffield Tigers. These I feel might have more appeal to collectors, and so I have salvaged these, and am in the process of cataloging them.

 

I wonder if you people would be able to give me some honest advise regarding likely value to collectors? The programmes are all used, but mostly in resonable condition for their age. I know that normally its considered to lower the value if publications are not in 'newstand' condition, but perhaps the fact these have the racecards filled in might be of historical interest?

 

Any advise and value info would be much appreciated,

 

Thanks

[Guest]

Hi All,

 

Firstly, let me point out that I know little about speedway! It was my grandads big interest, sadaly he passed away earlier this week,

 

As part of sorting out his stuff, I had the task of going through the hundreds of speedway magazines he had. Most were very modern, 2000's onwards editions, which I have not salvaged, but amongst them were a number of magazines and books from the mid to late 1970s, and early 80s,

That's a pity. The passage of time makes things more collectable. These may not have had much current interest but could have had in 10 years time or onwards. And anyway, there's usually a collector who would have shown interest - depends on what the meetings were and who rode in them IMO.

[Martin Number Six Barfield]

There is something in the region of half a wardrobe full of modern speedway magazines, I simply dont have the space to store them even temporarily. My brother might take that task on. So I just retrieved anything that seemed historical, specifically the fixture programmes.

 

Im not expecting there to be much value in then, but if I can pass them onto genuine enthusiasts and make a few beer tokens at the same time, im sure my old grandad would approve!

[Knowle]

I'm afraid that the sort of thing you have has very little value, just look at ebay to see this. If it was pre 1960 it would be a different story. May i suggest something. When i wanted to unload all my programmes from 1980 onwards I gave them to the local track shop in my case at Somerset and the proceeds of any that they manage to sell goes to the riders equipment fund. The point being that there are always people at meetings looking for the odd programmes they need to make up a set etc. Maybe there is a Sheffield supporter who can advise you. I would not bother cataloging them and that they have no historical value in the sense that details of such meetings of that era are well documented.

[norbold]

Yes, Knowle is absolutely right regarding their value. I think he has also made a very good suggestion re-their disposal.