Is my book worth money? How do I sell it?

[Favelado]

About 3 years ago, I bought a book called 'Do not Give Way to Evil - Photographs of the South Bronx 1979-1987'. It cost me about 30 euros I think.

It's out of print now, and Amazon is quoting it as going for 800 US dollars second-hand.

I could really use the money BUT

Does that Amazon price actually mean anything?

How do I sell the book?

Lisa Kahane - Do Not Give Way To Evil /anglais: Photographs of the South Bronx : Kahane, Lisa: Amazon.es: Libros

Lisa Kahane - Do Not Give Way To Evil /anglais: Photographs of the South Bronx : Kahane, Lisa: Amazon.es: Libros

www.amazon.es

 

[Nanker Phelge]

capitalist

 

[Pickman's model]

About 3 years ago, I bought a book called 'Do not Give Way to Evil - Photographs of the South Bronx 1979-1987'. It cost me about 30 euros I think.

It's out of print now, and Amazon is quoting it as going for 800 US dollars second-hand.

I could really use the money BUT

Does that Amazon price actually mean anything?

How do I sell the book?

Lisa Kahane - Do Not Give Way To Evil /anglais: Photographs of the South Bronx : Kahane, Lisa: Amazon.es: Libros

Lisa Kahane - Do Not Give Way To Evil /anglais: Photographs of the South Bronx : Kahane, Lisa: Amazon.es: Libros

www.amazon.es

look on bookfinder.com and see what other people are charging for it

 

[A380]

About 3 years ago, I bought a book called 'Do not Give Way to Evil - Photographs of the South Bronx 1979-1987'. It cost me about 30 euros I think.

It's out of print now, and Amazon is quoting it as going for 800 US dollars second-hand.

I could really use the money BUT

Does that Amazon price actually mean anything?

How do I sell the book?

Lisa Kahane - Do Not Give Way To Evil /anglais: Photographs of the South Bronx : Kahane, Lisa: Amazon.es: Libros

Lisa Kahane - Do Not Give Way To Evil /anglais: Photographs of the South Bronx : Kahane, Lisa: Amazon.es: Libros

www.amazon.es

eBay with a reserve? Or if there is an antiquarian bookseller near you take it in and ask them. The one in my town doesn’t buy rare books from people, they sell them for you on commission ( apparently, I don’t think I have any rate books).

 

[Pickman's model]

eBay with a reserve? Or if there is an antiquarian bookseller near you take it in and ask them, the one in My town doesn’t buy rate books from people, it sells them for you on commission ( apparently, I don’t think I have any rate books).

you'd know if you had a rate book, they're fucking big and heavy

 

[Idaho]

I did a search and found it available for £170. I imagine that some Amazon sellers put old books up for sale for silly prices and wait for someone to overpay.

 

[A380]

you'd know if you had a rate book, they're fucking big and heavy

Have you got some kind of bot set up that searches for typos?

 

[Idaho]

Have you got some kind of bot set up that searches for typos?

It's his version of wit.

 

[A380]

It's his version of wit.

I’m not complaining, just impressed by the timing.

 

[Pickman's model]

I did a search and found it available for £170. I imagine that some Amazon sellers put old books up for sale for silly prices and wait for someone to overpay.

from £170 used. from £670 new.

 

[bimble]

Abe books website is the main place for valuing old / collectors books I think .

 

[Pickman's model]

I’m not complaining, just impressed by the timing.

i was already on the thread

 

[Pickman's model]

Abe books website is the main place for valuing old / collectors books I think .

no it isn't. bookfinder offers access to far more valuations than just amazon and abebooks. you'll get an inkling from abebooks but something far more reliable from bf

 

[bimble]

Oh. My info is probably about a decade out of date as usual.

 

[Pickman's model]

It's his version of wit.

at least i have some, you're bereft

 

[Idaho]

Another major factor is condition. Only the most perfect will fetch good money. Any bends, yellowing, tears, etc will dramatically reduce the value.

 

[planetgeli]

Amazon second hand book prices quoted in dollars is about as unreliable as you can find on the internet outside dodgy Facebook groups.

 

[Fez909]

Sell it on Amazon, but put up three listings for it:

1. £1,000,0000
2 £790,000
3. £750

People will think the third listing is a bargain compared to the other two and so you get top price for your book.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Have you got some kind of bot set up that searches for typos?

Pickman's model is a pedantbot.

 

[Fez909]

Pickman's model is a pedantbot.

 

[Favelado]

capitalist

The system's beat me. I'm broke. 800 euros is 6 weeks rent.

 

[killer b]

Valuable books do not often realise their value if you need cash in a hurry. If there's a copy for sale on Abe Books for 170 quid, then it's very unlikely you'll get more than that, and likely you'll get substantially less. I wouldn't bother.

 

[Favelado]

The system's beat me. I'm broke. 800 euros is 6 weeks rent.

Well. I mean I've got food and stuff. I'm on a Spanish salary - live hand to mouth. Not starving. Only ever got a month's money in the bank at any one time.

 

[Favelado]

Valuable books do not often realise their value if you need cash in a hurry. If there's a copy for sale on Abe Books for 170 quid, then it's very unlikely you'll get more than that, and likely you'll get substantially less. I wouldn't bother.

That's good advice. It's a great book anyway. I'll scan and post the pics on here one day. A treat for NYC fans.

 

[killer b]

Ask butchersapron if he's managed to sell his first edition of The Bell Jar yet...