RE: [h-cost] Used book sources
Also, check Amazon/Canada and Amazon/UK. I got a copy of "Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe:Unlock'd" that way. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 3:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Used book sources In a message dated 10/8/2007 11:54:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Another used book source is half.com, which is the non-auction branch of e-Bay. It's not great for the rarer costume books that we listmembers like, but it's worth checking first. This is where people unload books for $2 to $10 or so, and they have good descriptions for condition. And this is the one where I've suffered the most disappointment of listed books' not being available. Ann Wass ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Used book sources
Personally, when I want a rare antiquarian book where an expert vendor describes every nuance of the condition in paragraphs of detail, I go to an antiquarian bookseller (and one with a return policy, though I never order anything unless I'm sure I want it, so I very rarely return anything). There are a couple of associations of same who define terms, and have guidelines for members who are listing books. See: http://www.abaa.org/cgi-bin/abaa/abaapages/glossary.html http://www.ioba.org/desc.html http://www.rbms.info/yob.shtml When I want serendipitous finds at a wide range of prices, I go to eBay. Well, actually, I spend a couple of hours every day browsing eBay. I'm doing it even as I write this e-mail. For modern books I always buy in new condition wherever possible. But if the book is out of print and I have to buy a used copy, I look at Addall/used before Amazon Marketplace. That's because most of the booksellers whose merchandise is listed on Addall are pros. The one thing I don't do, is expect an amateur, nonspecialist vendor to give me the same service as a specialist, only cheaper. It's unreasonable and fruitless to expect random eBay or Marketplace sellers just trying to unload the contents of their personal library, or their grandmother's attic, to have spent the years that pros spend learning about their merchandise. When I buy on eBay, as long as they send the item and it is not really, grossly, different from the listing, I take what I get without complaint. I've been going to auctions since childhood, and that's what auctions are all about. It's a form of gambling, only at least you get something or other for your money even when you "lose." Also, I've spent a great deal of time gaining expertise myself, so I don't have to rely on the vendors so much. I also don't expect a used book to be in the same condition as a new one, only cheaper. If it's in used condition, I expect it to reflect that. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Andrew T Trembley wrote: I prefer to buy from dealers I know, but usually it's just combing through the stock and seeing if there's anything interesting. I'll still ask if they can find something they don't have in stock, usually waiting until I decide I can't live without it anymore. In that case, I've used Amazon marketplace with good results. I still: 1. review the seller feedback. 2. check where the seller is located. 3. see if the seller has any other web presence. If possible I'll spend a bit more to go with a seller that's within easy driving distance, should there be a problem with the book not matching the description and quality listing. andy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Used book sources
I prefer to buy from dealers I know, but usually it's just combing through the stock and seeing if there's anything interesting. I'll still ask if they can find something they don't have in stock, usually waiting until I decide I can't live without it anymore. In that case, I've used Amazon marketplace with good results. I still: 1. review the seller feedback. 2. check where the seller is located. 3. see if the seller has any other web presence. If possible I'll spend a bit more to go with a seller that's within easy driving distance, should there be a problem with the book not matching the description and quality listing. andy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Used book sources
In a message dated 10/8/2007 11:54:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Another used book source is half.com, which is the non-auction branch of e-Bay. It's not great for the rarer costume books that we listmembers like, but it's worth checking first. This is where people unload books for $2 to $10 or so, and they have good descriptions for condition. And this is the one where I've suffered the most disappointment of listed books' not being available. Ann Wass ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Used book sources
You might also go through alibris.com. They go through major book searches, and the prices are extremely reasonable. Arlys On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 12:08:51 -0400 (EDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Another used book source is half.com, which is the non-auction > branch > of e-Bay. It's not great for the rarer costume books that we > listmembers like, but it's worth checking first. This is where > people unload books for $2 to $10 or so, and they have good > descriptions for condition. > > -Carol > > ___ > h-costume mailing list > h-costume@mail.indra.com > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Used book sources
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another used book source is half.com, which is the non-auction branch of e-Bay. It's not great for the rarer costume books that we listmembers like, but it's worth checking first. This is where people unload books for $2 to $10 or so, and they have good descriptions for condition. Speaking of which, right now is prime-time for costume books on Ebay. With Halloween coming up a lot of sellers who might not otherwise bother are listing all kinds of costume and clothing titles. It's the best selection of the year, for used costume books. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Used book sources
Another used book source is half.com, which is the non-auction branch of e-Bay. It's not great for the rarer costume books that we listmembers like, but it's worth checking first. This is where people unload books for $2 to $10 or so, and they have good descriptions for condition. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
