Julie83 Posted August 7, 2016 Posted August 7, 2016 Hi I'm new to the forum, I enjoy reading, mainly real life and history but I do have the odd fiction book. Is there anywhere on this forum where I can find out a value on old books? Quote
Flip Martian Posted August 7, 2016 Posted August 7, 2016 Hello, welcome! I tend to focus on non fiction too. There's nowhere on here specifically to value books - I tend to go on Abebooks and ebay to get an idea of what I should be paying for old books; have you tried those? Quote
Julie83 Posted August 8, 2016 Author Posted August 8, 2016 Thanks for replies. I'm always on eBay but sometimes I'm sceptical about certain items as to if they are the real thing or not. I haven't tried Abebooks though so I'll have a look there. There is an old bookshop near to me which I can go to but it seems a wasted trip just to take 1 book. Quote
Flip Martian Posted August 8, 2016 Posted August 8, 2016 Its not an easy one - I have a few old books I've bought and I goggle at some of the prices on Abebooks - they vary widely and not just based on condition. In some cases, I may well have got a bargain if their prices are to be believed. Some places ask silly amounts and the book may be on there for months and months without selling as a consequence. When asking a used bookshop, bear in mind they may not specialise in the genre/author especially. They may also offer far less than its worth of course, as they'll want to make a profit on it. Also check Amazon - they often list old books for sale via marketplace sellers and their prices may help give you an idea too. For what its worth, I've bought a few things from ebay and they've been fine. Quite often the sellers have their own websites too, as they're internet (or street) bookshops. So its worth hunting those out. But searching for the book on Abebooks.co.uk should give you a broad idea. Biblio.co.uk is another, but I've had less success with that. Quote
Madeleine Posted August 8, 2016 Posted August 8, 2016 HI Julie and welcome, good luck with the old books. Quote
Queens Knickers Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 Hi there, and welcome. I'd advise consulting someone face to face. I collect first editions of classic lit, and find that the best deals are made in antique or bookshops Quote
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