TV Guide was one of the most widely circulated magazines of all time. As a result, they are very common. Most have little or no value, but there are valuable exceptions to this rule. Some issues with significant value typically have cover photos of famous movie or television stars, or covers of special interest.
TREASURE — iGuide's List of Most Valuable TV Guides
There are many other valuable to semi-valuable TV Guides besides those listed below. If you want to know if yours are valuable, you need an iGuide Appraisal Report
April 3, 1953 — Volume 1 Number 1, the very first issue!
Sept. 25, 1953 — George Reeves of Adventures of Superman
July 17, 1954 — Roy Rogers of The Roy Rogers Show
October 23, 1954 — Walt Disney on Disneyland
September 8, 1956 — Elvis Presley, The Plain Truth About Elvis Presley
March 26, 1966 — Adam West of Batman
March 4, 1967 — William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy of Star Trek
March 26, 1966 — Adam West of Batman
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Too good to toss
Common issues from the 1950s, and certain issues from the 1960s and 1970s have some minor value, usually less than $10 retail and $4 wholesale in almost new condition.
Trash
The VAST majority of old TV Guide magazines can be bought in large lots on eBay for 50 cents to $1 each depending on age. Modern issues from the 1980s and up are
almost worthless.
Condition is key
As with all collectibles, the condition of the magazine is very important. If it's in 'like new' condition, it is worth 10 times more than the same issue in heavily worn condition.
Summary
With the exception of certain special issues from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, there is very little demand for old TV Guide magazines.