01 Mar 5 Tips for Selling Your Used Books
As the owner of a book collection, you know that a thoughtfully crafted collection can be a true joy. Of course, all things must come to an end, and if you find yourself facing the prospect of selling your book collection, you may wonder how to go about it. If you want to get the best price for your books, it’s essential to do things the right way.
Keep Books in Good Condition
It’s essential to take precautions to protect the condition of your books. Prevent sun-induced fading by keeping books out of the sun, especially direct sunlight. Take steps to control the humidity in your home and keep all books well away from any water. Some pests like to nibble at pages, so watch out for signs of pests and take preventative measures to control them. Be extremely careful when you handle your books to avoid damaging them and insist that others do the same. Remember, even if your books have some damage already, it’s better to put measures into place late rather than never.
Research Prices Ahead of Time
If you want to get the best price for your books and avoid being lowballed, it’s a good idea to research prices ahead of time. Thanks to the internet, finding out how much a specific book is selling for is easier than ever. Take some time and look through multiple sites to get as broad a view as possible. Be sure to factor the books’ condition and edition into your search.
Sell Your Books in Bulk
A complete book collection is generally more valuable than individual books. It’s often best to sell your book collection as a whole rather than individually. We will typically only buy collections of 200 or more books, although we might consider smaller collections if they contain sufficiently valuable books.
Get A Free Quote
Sometimes, figuring out how much your specific books are worth can be tough to do on your own. Figuring out which edition you have isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Then there’s the issue of any peculiarities with the books that could also impact their value. If the book contains any special notes from the author or was previously owned by a noteworthy person, that can affect a book’s value and the value of the whole collection.
Getting a free quote for your book collection can give you the necessary information and perspective to determine who will provide you with the best price for your books. Plus, it’s free. You have nothing to lose.
Keep An Eye On What’s Gone Out of Print
Books that have gone out of print are generally far more valuable than ones that are still being printed. Once a book is out of print, the number of copies floating around the world will only decrease. The rarer a book is, the more valuable it is. Keep an eye on what books are no longer being printed. If any of yours go on that list, they may be more valuable than you thought. Take the recent discontinuation of a few Dr. Seuss books, for example. Six of his books were identified as having potentially insensitive images. As a result, the company in charge of protecting and preserving the author’s legacy decided to discontinue printing copies of these books. While you can find many of Dr. Seuss’s books on sale for under $20, copies of the six discontinued books have been sold for hundreds, even thousands of dollars.
There’s a lot that goes into selling your used books. Valuing a book involves examining many factors and characteristics. It’s a process that can take a great deal of time and research. Make sure you take the proper steps so that you get the best deal when you sell your collection.