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Q: I picked up nine issues of Ladies Home Journal: June 1901, July 1901, November 1903, October 1904, May 1909, June 1909, October 1909, January 1910 and May 1911. All of them are in fairly good shape. I paid about $10 per issue and think it was a fairly good buy. What do you think?

-- Betty, St. Johnsbury, Vt.

A: I assume you paid less than $100 for the collection. If that's correct, you got quite a deal, since the June 1901 issue is worth $40 (Maxfield Parrish artwork); July 1901, $350 (Frank Lloyd Wright content); and June 1909, $45 (Harrison Fisher artwork). With just three issues, you have quadrupled your money.

Q: I am looking for several dozen soundtrack recordings. Although I have contacted the record stores in my area, I haven't had much luck. I am willing to pay what they are worth, but my main problem is finding them. Hopefully, you can steer me in the right direction.

-- Stuart, Miami

A: Some of the better soundtrack dealers are Grandma's Attic, 864-878-0571; Mr. L's Film Scores, 1-800-516-7299; West Point Records, 805-253-2190; Footlights, 212-533-1572; Budget Records, 405-324-6626; and Rockaway Records, 323-664-3232.

Q: I have a vintage fishing reel that was originally sold by Sears Roebuck and Company. It is still in its box. I would like to find a buyer for it.

-- Bernie, Albuquerque, N.M.

A: Fishing Collectibles: Rods, Reels, Creels: Identification and Price Guide by Russell E. Lewis (Krause, $29.99) might be helpful to establish a value. To find a buyer, I recommend eBay.

Q: Would you please suggest whom I can contact regarding the sale of a collection of Star Trek items.

-- Jean, Silver Springs, Md.

A: I suggest you contact Starfleet International, the ultimate club for fans of Star Trek. The contact information is P.O. Box 94288, Lubbock, TX 79493-4288; and 888-734-8735. I hope you live long and prosper!

* Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to antiquequestions@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.