Playboy Special Collector's Editions | 2013 - 2016 | Select For Sale

Playboy MagazinePlayboy "Special Collector's Editions"| Very Fine to Near Mint
Actual Issue Pictured When Selected
Playboy "Special Collector's Editions". These monthly publications contained themed pictorials each month and ran from August 2013 through September 2016. The issues published from 2013 through 2015 were sold at Barnes and Nobles bookstores. In 2016 the Special Collector's Editions were only mailed to subscribers and thus are much harder to find. These issues are designated in the list with an asterisk (*). Sale price based on condition and availability.
**NOTE: SAMPLE PICTURE FROM REDHEADS ISSUE**Issues by Month

Best Of Italia (Aug 2013)
Best Of Brazil (Sep 2013)
Best Of Latin America (Oct 2013)
Best Of Russia (Nov 2013)
Every Playmate Of The Year (Dec 2013)
The Butt Issue (Jan 2014)
Girls & Cars (Feb 2014)
Summer Beach Spectacular (Mar 2014)
The Lingerie Issue (Apr 2014)
The Natural Issue (May 2014)
Playmates Of The World (Jun 2014)
70s Playmates (Jul 2014)
80s Playmates (Aug 2014)
90s Playmates (Sep 2014)
Sporty Girls (Oct 2014)
College Girls (Nov 2014)
Best Of 2014 (Dec 2014)
Wet & Wild (Jan 2015)
Country Girls (Feb 2015)
Legs (Mar 2015)
Black & White (Apr 2015)
Red Heads (May 2015)
Between The Sheets (Jun 2015)
Girls Of Summer (Jul 2015)
Best Blondes (Aug 2015)
Playmates Of The World (Sep 2015)
Lingerie Special (Oct 2015)
Bums (Nov 2015)
Winter Bunnies (Dec 2015)
Boating Beauties (Jan 2016)
*Brown Eyed Girls (Feb 2016)
*Girls & Cars (Mar 2016)
*Spring Fever (Apr 2016)
*Beach Babes (May 2016)
*Bathing Beauties (Jun 2016)
*Around The World (Jul 2016)
*Equestrian Beauties (Aug 2016)
*Boho Beauties (Sep 2016)

CGC Grading

Estimated CGC Grade Range **

New Factory Sealed

10.0 Gem Mint

9.9 Mint

9.8 Near Mint/Mint

9.6 Near Mint +

9.4 Near Mint

9.2 Near Mint -

9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint

8.5 Very Fine +

8.0 Very Fine

7.5 Very Fine -

7.0 Fine/Very Fine

6.5 Fine +

6.0 Fine

5.5 Fine -

5.0 Very Good/Fine

4.5 Very Good +

4.0 Very Good

3.5 Very Good -

3.0 Good/Very Good

2.5 Good +

2.0 Good

1.8 Good -

1.5 Fair/Good

1.0 Fair

0.5 Poor

Playboy's Collector's Editions

AJ Alexander

SIMPLIFIED GRADING NOTES

Why Grading? In order for you to make an informed decision as to which issue to buy, I estimate what grade CGC (a recognized authority) would assign to the issue and back it up with my guarantee. Even if you are just buying casually, or for a gift, it is important that you have a good idea what you are getting. I don't generalize with "Very Good to Excellent" (as you can see that encompasses almost the whole grading scale). That is a worthless description that does not help you whatsoever.

NEW (SEALED) Unread new issue in either Factory Seal or Retailer seal (Newsstand editions sealed by the retailer to prevent reading at the store)
NEAR MINT(NM) (CGC 9.0 - 9.8) Looks new. No notable flaws. Very Light corner bumps are allowed. Minimal thumbing and Very light shelf wear is OK. No writing on covers. On stapled issues. no discoloration of staples.
VERY FINE (VF) (CGC 7.0 - 9.0) Issue looks new, but close inspection might reveal some minor flaws such as scuffing, or tiny creases on edges of cover. No more than 4 minor flaws.
FINE (F) (CGC 5.0 - 7.0) Very minor wear such as small creases on edge of cover or very minor scuffing, but obviously stored & handled with care. No tears, spine is tight, inside pages are clean & undamaged.
VERY GOOD + (VG +) (CGC 4.0 - 5.0) Minor wear from normal handling such as creasing on edges of cover, minor scuffmarks, one or two very small tears (less than half an inch) on cover edges -- any tears will be mentioned in description. Still, spine is tight and inside pages are clean and undamaged.
VERY GOOD (VG) (CGC 3.0 - 4.0) The average used magazine. Moderate scuff marks or creasing on cover, small tears (less than an inch) near edges. Spine may be slightly rolled from storage, but is still tight. Inside pages may have minor creasing in corners, but no real damage. Most are in this condition.
GOOD (G) (CGC 1.5 - 3.0) Complete magazine with moderate to heavy wear. Obviously has been read. All pages counted and attached (unless noted).

NOTES: The addition of a (+) or (-) after the grade indicates that it is closer to the higher or lower grade.

NOTES: There is NO allowance or consideration for the "age" of the Playboy magazine in regards to it's grade. A 1950's issue is no different than a 2020 issue when evaluating its condition....so, if you are a collector, and grade is important to you, when you see "it looks good for it's age" I would reconsider the purchase.

QUALIFIED: A qualified grade simply means that "IF" the noted defect was NOT considered, this is what the issue would grade as. Frequently used when a loose centerfold or missing page is present, grading the issue on its merits, not including the flaw.

Shipping Notes & My Personal Guarantee

Shipped from the USA

Guarantee: My CGC Estimated grade is displayed in the title as well as the item specifics and is guaranteed to equal or exceed the grade advertised if submitted for encapsulation. If it receives a lower grade you may return the issue and I will refund your money AND reimburse the standard grading fee. If you need more information than the pictures or my estimated grade offer, use Contact Seller link above for more detailed grader notes. If the item is listed as "Factory Sealed" it is indeed in the original packaging, NOT a mylar sleeve or a zip-lock bag.Combined Shipping: I will always combine and save you shipping when possible. My items are always bagged/protected in BCW Archival Magazine Sleeves and packed with a custom sized corrugated backer in a discreet, unmarked branded mailer or Postal Priority branded envelopes/boxes. Shipping Time: Economy Shipping can be "slow" at times. If you need it quickly use the discounted expedited shipping. I charge the discounted cost of Ground Advantage/Priority Mail/UPS Ground shipping/packaging for any sale(s). All HIGH GRADE Issues should be shipped in a box with extensive protection.

VINTAGE ISSUES ARE FREQUENTLY BOUGHT FOR GIFTS...
PLEASE ADVISE SO I DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRICING /INVOICE SLIPS IF THIS IS THE CASE....