Forget about your collection of Playboys..they ain't worth a cent. unless you have the first edition. Originally Posted by pickupkidA complete collection can still be sold for a fairly high bid on eBay. Other than the Marilyn Monroe 1st issue, the only other single issue that can get more than a $5 bid is from January, 1958. The Centerfold model was only 16 at the time the photos were taken. Hefner was arrested for it but the charges were eventually dropped.