Paradoxically, the very scandal that makes this issue so repugnant to some has also made it a highly prized rarity among vintage magazine collectors. As noted on specialized blogs and auctions, the October 1976 Playboy Italian Edition is one of the most expensive vintage Playboy issues on the market. Prices for a copy in good condition can range from , depending on the state of the pages, the presence of the original centerfold (or lack thereof), and overall demand. Collectors often pay a premium for what is known as the “Eva Ionesco issue,” despite the fact that the magazine has no traditional centerfold and that the pictures themselves are relatively small.

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If you own or are looking for this specific issue, its value depends heavily on its state of preservation.