it is difficult to take photographs due to the holographic type foil cover

Interesting, I didn't know Viz did something like that. I have no idea on its value though, you'd probably be better off asking on actual Naruto fansites, since there probably aren't any Naruto fans here.

If I had to guess, however, I would assume that Naruto's popularity in the Western manga market might have led to the publishing of other "limited" or special editions and thereby lowering the value of your version.

Post edited on 5th Dec 2011, 7:36am

Well it's just manga, and it's in bad quality, so the most you could probably get out of it is $1.

I wouldn't mind being wrong and you end up getting as much as $2.

Anyway, good luck, OP!

Condition is important for collector's items, so I wouldn't expect much. You might get lucky though, who knows.

>If I had to guess, however, I would assume that Naruto's popularity in the Western manga market might have led to the publishing of other "limited" or special editions and thereby lowering the value of your version.
looks like youre right, theres a hardcover collectors edition of volume 1 in stock at amazon. the holo one is there too, looks like its not worth that much. but I couldnt see any on ebay so maybe try your luck there with a high starting bid.