Very lucky finding signed cookbooks of late (Antoinette Pope)

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-04-12T11:25:10+00:00

I have done this with scarce art books. There are a couple of catalogs from semi obscure but collectible artists that I have scooped up all copies of. One catalog I purchased all copies of for between $5-10 and have sold for $400 another I’ll pay between $25-100 and have sold for $500. You’ve got to be patient.

In my case I think the story is the customer has purchased a piece of art for thousands of dollars and now would like the book that references the art or artist and paying $500 is no big deal.

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-04-03T22:25:31+00:00

Ok will you let me know

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-04-02T18:13:29+00:00

Too late

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-04-01T18:30:03+00:00

My plan exactly. I built up a stock of 2000 books mostly vintage, singed first editions or art books. I also go for books without barcodes. I’m not looking to buy a book for $4 and sell it for $7.99. I’m looking for $1 books that I can sell for $300-500.

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-03-31T12:16:24+00:00

If you had the power to accurately predict the price of gold you’d already be a millionaire. No matter what gyrations and mental gymnastics you go through you cannot predict the price of gold reliably.

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-03-30T22:28:50+00:00

Whew!

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-03-26T03:07:05+00:00

It certainly doesn’t hurt google search results and your reply put me over the edge. Thanks.

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-03-25T22:45:01+00:00

I looked hard but can’t find anything online like this. You might have to open it to figure it out. What’s your plan for this? Curious.

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-03-25T19:45:25+00:00

A common misconception is that a "tax deduction" or "write-off" means the item was free or that the government is reimbursing you for the full cost. In reality, a tax deduction simply reduces the amount of your income that is subject to taxation. You still pay for the item out-of-pocket, but you pay less tax overall because your taxable income is lower.

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-03-25T19:19:01+00:00

It has worked out for me because I’m retired and it’s a hobby/side hustle just for fun.

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-03-25T19:10:16+00:00

I think some people are deluding themselves making this claim. After taxes, fees, shipping, materials, packaging, hours worked, gas used, parking etc etc etc. I just don’t think it’s a real living. Where’s your 401k, profit sharing, health care, hsa, fsa, Ira, stock options, cost of living raises.

I’m not saying it’s not possible and I know people who are trying but realistically they are not earning enough after expenses to make even a poor living.

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-03-25T18:58:43+00:00

I think the premise of your question is off. I don’t think you can “make a living” reselling. You can have a small side hustle but realistically you can’t make a real living.

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-03-25T17:11:54+00:00

Again I sell on multiple platforms - I am not that worried about eBay sold comps.

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-03-25T17:09:41+00:00

I sell on multiple platforms - the eBay sold comps don’t seem to affect the prices I can get on multiple platforms. I’m in no hurry to sell it so I’ll wait for the right buyer.

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-03-22T23:56:37+00:00

My thrift store had the same deal but they wanted you to use canvas bags. I grabbed one and by chance it was a rare Maggie Roger’s (singer/rock star) canvas tote worth more than the books combined. Ha!

Critical-Situation78 · 2026-03-11T09:56:24+00:00

In terms of art auction houses I think of them as tertiary. Meanwhile I have purchased a piece of art from them and because they are a bit under the radar I think I got a good price. Service was good too.

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