I've been working through my Stuff to determine what to keep, what to sell and so on. Too much accumulation and I'ld really like to see the back of a bookcase or two as well as what the basement floor looks like.
I've had a copy of Master Craftsmen of Newport for many years, most of which time it has sat on the shelf with only the occasional perusal. I bought it years ago just after it was published.
The current prices I see on ABE and Alibris are, to my mind, crazy. As a bookseller, I realize that the dealer wants to ask the going price, but I really feel that this is a case of dealers listening to each other rather than to what the market will allow. One grand for the book? That's absurd. It's common practice for bookpeople to check ABE to see what the going price is for something. But... if a few dealers have crazy prices, sometimes everyone else follows suit and nothing sells.
I'll be putting this one and some others up for sale, first here at SAPFM for reasonable prices. Have to do a little research first to determine condition and pricing.
It might be embarrasing to ask, but has anyone purchased a copy in the last few years?
Gary
I've had a copy of Master Craftsmen of Newport for many years, most of which time it has sat on the shelf with only the occasional perusal. I bought it years ago just after it was published.
The current prices I see on ABE and Alibris are, to my mind, crazy. As a bookseller, I realize that the dealer wants to ask the going price, but I really feel that this is a case of dealers listening to each other rather than to what the market will allow. One grand for the book? That's absurd. It's common practice for bookpeople to check ABE to see what the going price is for something. But... if a few dealers have crazy prices, sometimes everyone else follows suit and nothing sells.
I'll be putting this one and some others up for sale, first here at SAPFM for reasonable prices. Have to do a little research first to determine condition and pricing.
It might be embarrasing to ask, but has anyone purchased a copy in the last few years?
Gary