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We are always very interested in any rare books you might be looking to sell. Your friends, family, and core readers should never have to buy a book. Why not make yourself good money, sell rare books and send them to us. Abebooks cannot provide book valuations and we do not buy books. We also provide valuations for your rare books, so if you want to know the value of your book do let us know. We offer extremely competitive prices and pay promptly. Playboy collection want to sell, need advice newbie.
Once you have a sense of value, you have a few options when it comes to selling a rare book. I sold my rare book on e bay but its the luck of the draw unfortunately, i did very well with mine. Consider setting up a used book table at your next prayer group or bible study. Ask them to read it, and if they enjoy it, to share it with their friends. We can pay in pounds, us dollars or euro, and, for higher. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Because of the fee, if your book has a very low value, you can actually stand to lose money, so dont use this method to get rid of worthless books. This is the easiest way to sell books and the best method if you want to get cash quickly. Sell rare, outofprint, and antiquarian books at alibris. Do let us know if you have any collectable books or books that are just a bit different interesting.
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Sell your rare, old, and collectible books we buy quality. Make the price too low, and you may feel like you havent received your book s full worth. Wed love to accept all books, but unfortunately we cant. We will also want to see any inscriptions or book plates, and any areas of. It must be desirable from a famous author, most books published in the last century will never become valuable no matter how rare they get. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Marketing campaigns aggressively target book collectors of all types. Trust zubal books when the time comes time to sell your single rare book, small collections, or entire library. Rare book consignment how to sell collectible books at. At we buy books we pride ourselves in paying the very best prices for your. Thomas jefferson said a room without books is like a life without meaning, demonstrating our founding fathers fondness for the.
Do you have a rare book that you are considering selling. You can sell your rare book to a bookseller, but keep in mind that booksellers are operating a business and have to cover their expenses as well as earn a profit from reselling your book. You may organize your own or join a churchsponsored event. We can efficiently determine a value for the entire collection. We are always interested to purchase books that are rare or of collectable value, either singly or in collections or libraries. Sell my comic books helps you sell comic books you have inherited, bought, or found in your home for the maximum return. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Abebooks is an online marketplace where thousands of independent booksellers from around the world list their books for sale. The way it works is you itemize all of the books you want to sell and ship them in a box to amazons warehouse. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. My friend mike worley works with publishers to market books, and he told me he can predict sales three months later by the number of copies he gives away today.
We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area. Addisons rare books uses its vast experience in the rare book market to assist individuals and institutions in the sale and valuation of rare books and rare manuscripts. My ex bought it from a charity shop for 40p read it gave it to my son, he threw it in a toybox for a year or two, then noticed it was signed and unabridged artemis fowl. Using a handbook like a guide book of united states coins is a great start to determining a coins value.
We need to physically examine and evaluate your rare books and manuscripts. I have researched values, but not sure howwhere to sell them. The value of a book is affected by a variety of factors, including the intrinsic importance of the work, its scarcity, and collectors interest in it. Feel free to contact us just for advice on how to sell your collection. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. It must be desirable from a famous author, most books published in the last century will never become valuable no. Limited edition and first edition books, particularly collectible books related to popular franchises like star wars and harry potter, can be valuable.
Remember, you will not be able to sell on your day of worship. Receive a high price for your collection and immediate cash payment. There are a number of ways that a book may, at first glance, look to be a rare collectible. We have cash now, and are looking for more collections to buy. We sell 1,000 highpriced collectible books monthly. So, if you have book that was printed in the confederate states during the civil war, it is typically quite rare.
Individuals with old books in their possession often wonder how to ascertain the value of such material. The first edition is interested in buying specific rare books and we offer great prices and secure payment options. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australias largest second hand and antiquarian bookseller. Arun sharma and i have rare book collections of more than 5,000 books that include the ancient history of.
The best place to sell any used book for the most money. Sell rare books and first editions using our auction consignment service. We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like know its value. Selling these books to people who really want them is something anyone can do. If you like the quote, you ship your books to the company and get paid. To best help you, please choose between these two options. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. You might want to put the money toward a special edition of your favorites, or maybe something youve been eyeing from book fetish. Nov 02, 2006 i sold my rare book on e bay but its the luck of the draw unfortunately, i did very well with mine.
Sell old books, rare books, first editions books to peter harrington. Like any retailer, a coin dealer makes his profit by buying coins below the retail price and selling them to coin. For both plans, amazon also collects a referral fee on each sale, which is a percentage of the. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. As i said earlier, ive used my book selling money on bookends, magazine boxes for my comics, and other organizational tools for my shelves. Established in 1923, mystic is the largest buyers of stamps and stamp collections in the us and a major buyer of coins. That means a bookseller will most likely only offer 40 to 50 percent of your books actual retail value. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Want to sell old and rare books on philosophy of east and west, history, indian and world religion, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. Please remember that an old or antique book is not necessary valuable just because its old. Sell books online sell my stuff sell stuff online decluttr. Here is a partial list and photos of the first one. Depending upon the books, the situation, and the needs of the client, we either. Like old, rare books, youll get the most money selling them to private collectors or via auction.
If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. We will respond to your query within 2448 hours if we can buy your rare books and manuscripts. We would love to have a conversation with you about the book you would like to sell. Next you have to figure out just how much its worth. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections national. Amazon, ebay, and alibris can be good places to sell to collectors.
Lets say your book is definitely rare, and valuable, and you want to sell it. For anyone looking to really cash in, there is a way you can make even more money and that is to sell rare books. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Rare book consignment how to sell collectible books at auction. Antiquarian books sales are growing and a top company priority.
If you are interested in having us take a look at your book, please fill out the. I have rare books or manuscripts to sell we want to know what you have to sell. Jan 16, 20 sell rare books at we buy books we pride ourselves in paying the very best prices for your oldunwanted books, cds and video games, as well as the simplicity of our service. License serial number for webforms professional edition is. Jul 19, 2018 do a presentation at a local meetup group. B conduct the sale of your rare books by offering them to our large, international clientele. Nov 25, 2015 i dont recommend ebay its a flea market. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. If theres one question that is eternal and ongoing in our author community, then its how to sell more books sales are always on our mind and wherever we are in the bestseller chart, we look a little enviously at those above us in this article, we have ideas and solutions for you 50 of them in fact which should be more than enough.
We offer a variety of options for you to sell your estate book collections. The collecting of confederate imprints is an entire field of its own. Antiquarian booksellers enjoy more advantages here than anywhere else. You find a dusty box full of books in the corner of the attic. B conduct the sale of your rare books by offering them. If you want to get rid of it, please consider other options. But keep in mind, this book lists approximate retail prices that you could expect to purchase a coin from a coin dealer. Then amazon sells them for you, takes a fee, and pays you the difference. Sell old books, rare books, first editions books to peter harrington, specialises in buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Its harder to sell a book if you have too much competition, and prices for that book tend to start going down.
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