I have purchased numerous books over the 4 years I have had the store,
and I'm amazed at the differences in prices when I look
them up.
They seem to be one end of the spectrum to the other.
For example...this Jane Eyre/Wuthering Heights 1943 set I have now.
The case they are in is worn some,
but the book covers and insides are perfect.
I'm not sure the books were ever even read.
When I went to Amazon to check prices, they
are anywhere from $15.00 to ....hold on to your hats....
$1,000!!!!! Yes, $1,000!! Now, who would pay $1,000
for books when they could get them for $15, or $50,
or $300 or anywhere in between?
(is this where first editions come in?
and how do you know if you have one?)
Now I know if you read the fine print, there are differences,
but I read, and I could not see that much
difference in descriptions of the shape they were in.
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Here is another example...on the more
affordable side..=)
Flora of the Pacific Northwest 1973.
It sells used on Amazon for from $34-$157.
Amazon will buy this one back for $28 in store credit.
(this is new to me).
I thought that was a great deal,
I do not have to wait for just the right customer to
come in to the store and snatch it up for the $20 I might have priced it.
(My goal for the store is to keep it affordable and fun for people.)
And here is a beautiful book!!
Janet Marsh's Nature Diary, 1979.
It is full of her wonderful drawings and watercolors....
on every page!!
It is listed from $5.00 to $68.
Again, the dust cover on this book is worn,
but the inside is wonderful.
Because of what I paid for it,
I would charge $18.(+shipping)
(what I paid for them is always a big factor in what I charge.)
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I'm hoping by writing this post someone may be able to
shed some light on the why's and how to's of books.
In the mean time....I will continue to purchase what I love and can afford,
and enjoy for them awhile, then pass them on to my customers.
Thanks for all your help
blessings
barbara jean
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