Any Maiden artifact gurus?

[CA Bryers]

I don't remember where or when I got this, might have been back when I bought a lot of cassette singles and this was thrown in. My guess is it's a Killers era backstage/staff/crew pass, but online searches have been fruitless.

Details: Nothing on the back, and the card itself feels like "business card" stock. Printed image on glossy surface, pen indents where the number "11282" is written in the box. Generic red laminate holder with opening on one side.

Long story short, I'm selling some of my collection, and looking for a general value. I acknowledge it's probably not worth much, but even amongst the "completed items" on eBay I'm not finding much as far back as '81, and certainly nothing identical to this.

 

[Helmuth Von Moltke]

Is this an Iron Maiden Fan Club membership card? I first joined in 1995 and seem to recall something like this in my pack. Have you been a member in the past?

 

[CA Bryers]

Is this an Iron Maiden Fan Club membership card? I first joined in 1995 and seem to recall something like this in my pack. Have you been a member in the past?

Y'know, it's very possible that's where it came from. I was a Fan Club member starting maybe around '97 and long enough to get the signed reunion promo shot of the band. I also bought a small lot of random Fan Club booklets off eBay from years before I got into the band. It's very possible the seller threw that in as a bonus. I don't have any of the booklets anymore, but going through my stuff I was left mystified as to what this little card was.

Highly probable, and would explain the random number as a membership number. Thanks very much!

 

[johnnysmith]

I don't remember where or when I got this, might have been back when I bought a lot of cassette singles and this was thrown in. My guess is it's a Killers era backstage/staff/crew pass, but online searches have been fruitless.

Details: Nothing on the back, and the card itself feels like "business card" stock. Printed image on glossy surface, pen indents where the number "11282" is written in the box. Generic red laminate holder with opening on one side.

Long story short, I'm selling some of my collection, and looking for a general value. I acknowledge it's probably not worth much, but even amongst the "completed items" on eBay I'm not finding much as far back as '81, and certainly nothing identical to this.

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I’m no expert, but I’d be hesitant to call it a Killers-era pass based on the card alone. The generic holder and handwritten number make it look more like a staff/crew credential than a commercially issued collectible, but there were so many local promoters and venues using their own passes that pinning down the exact tour could be difficult.

If you’re selling it, I’d probably list it with clear photos and avoid putting a firm value on it unless someone can positively identify the design. The number and the style of the artwork might be useful clues if another collector recognizes the exact pass.

 

[CA Bryers]

I’m no expert, but I’d be hesitant to call it a Killers-era pass based on the card alone. The generic holder and handwritten number make it look more like a staff/crew credential than a commercially issued collectible, but there were so many local promoters and venues using their own passes that pinning down the exact tour could be difficult.

If you’re selling it, I’d probably list it with clear photos and avoid putting a firm value on it unless someone can positively identify the design. The number and the style of the artwork might be useful clues if another collector recognizes the exact pass.

Good advice, but I think Helmuth got it right saying it's likely a Fan Club Membership card, so...pretty much no value whatsoever, hehe. Thanks though.