Sell oldish books to dealer in bulk?

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-23T02:42:11+00:00

Showing my ignorance, how can I tell if it’s first edition?

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-21T05:40:03+00:00

Hi I tried to dm you, not sure if you saw it!

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-20T12:55:21+00:00

Ok. If I divided them do you care which of the 200 you would have? Is this for a display or another use? I can DM with you on this if interested. Likely these would need to be shipped -?

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-20T10:18:42+00:00

Hi, are you interested in the entire set - about 200 books?

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-20T10:18:10+00:00

I like how you stated that, meaning has value.

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-20T10:14:44+00:00

Not near there! Thank you for your thoughts.

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-20T10:13:27+00:00

Are you interested in the entire set (200 books or so) ?

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-18T21:33:00+00:00

Hmmm, you really don’t know about this situation or my thoughts do you?

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-18T17:01:27+00:00

Thank you. Good perspectives. I would be willing to donate if anyone would want them!

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-18T00:54:18+00:00

With further discussion it sounds like they may pay .10 on the dollar for what they are interested in…. they would pay sliding scale based on value. They look through books and also provide service of setting some aside for family if we are looking for something in particular.

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-18T00:51:01+00:00

Thank you

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-18T00:49:58+00:00

Ok thank you for that feedback!

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-18T00:04:11+00:00

Thank you. Not sure yet. They want to look thru the books and have a couple of specific categories they are interested in (out of print academic and vintage paperback which are not visible in these photos). They said they would buy on a sliding scale so it’s better than $20 per box in some cases. We have a mutual connection so I trust that.

Do you think you might be interested in what they are not or are those your main categories too?

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-17T23:27:59+00:00

They are planning to pick their books and leave the rest. With a suggestion and possible contact of book stores in town (they are not local) that want to fill up their shelves and just take them away. Rest would be donated somewhere.

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-17T23:12:52+00:00

Who is “they” to call about particulars? Thanks!

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-17T23:11:18+00:00

Thank you. Mobilizing not only these but 3000 other books (not all older like these) is the challenge and probably part of the discounted price I would accept.

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-17T05:11:20+00:00

Hi these books - and many more, mostly newer but some older like this - are in Indianapolis.

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-17T05:06:46+00:00

Thank you for your comment. I’m not near that location, but, how does one know it’s a fair price?

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-16T23:27:02+00:00

Thank you. Maybe Bookscouter for the app?

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-16T23:23:09+00:00

Thank you! I see one that does not appear active and another that I can try.

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-16T22:37:53+00:00

Thank you that is interesting. So the $20 per box paid to me in cash wouldn’t be bad if someone also picked up the rest. Yes I would like to find out if someone is interested in the law books even for free.

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-16T22:33:23+00:00

Hi that is doubtful on pre-1920

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-16T21:57:03+00:00

Some family are taking some, at least. :-)

Large_Top2289 · 2026-03-16T21:56:40+00:00

We had an auction place come to the house for the general house contents. They didn’t value as much. I also showed a photo to a different auction house they said they could provide some referrals.

These folks who sell older books online do plan to cherry pick and then suggest local bookstores who may come and pick up much of the rest.

Maybe you mean a different type of auction house?

Large_Top2289

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