| Not everyone purchases books to merely read, | | | | editions are usually printed in limited numbers and |
| some people buy and collect books to make | | | | once it becomes a bestseller, the publisher prints |
| extra money, Most of us just let them take up | | | | additional copies to satisfy the demand for the |
| space in our homes. If reading is one of your | | | | book. |
| hobbies you should know how to spot a book | | | | To be valuable, books have to be in immaculate |
| that collectors might want to buy. You could end | | | | condition. Signed copies can command a heftier |
| up getting paid for reading books, something that | | | | price over an unsigned version. However, if the |
| you already enjoy doing. | | | | book is rare enough having a unsigned copy can |
| If you buy books regularly, then learning how to | | | | still net you a profit too. In the past only a few |
| identify the ones that have the potential to rise in | | | | authors signed their books, unlike today when |
| value, can help to fuel your book collecting. You | | | | most of them tour the country signing hundreds |
| should always buy books that interest you, while | | | | of copies in a single day. |
| keeping an eye out for those that are worth | | | | How To Find Collectible Books At Bargain Prices |
| collecting. Two types of books are generally | | | | There are lots of places to fine bargains on |
| sought by collectors, photograph books and first | | | | books. You can buy used books online from |
| editions of modern fiction. | | | | reputable sources like Amazon or book dealers on |
| How To Find Collectible Books | | | | eBay. People who are moving or downsizing their |
| A book doesn't have to be printed in the last | | | | homes may donate clothing and unwittingly give |
| century to appreciate in value. There simply has | | | | away a valuable book to local thrift stores, flea |
| to be a demand for the book, because of it's | | | | markets and garage sales. These can be valuable |
| subject matter or other intrinsic values. William | | | | off-line sources for bargains on books. |
| Eggleston's Guide was published in 1976. By 1980 | | | | Here are a few last tips for anyone considering |
| a used copy of the book was selling for $25 or | | | | collecting books for fun or profit. |
| $30. The newer editions of the book cost $25, | | | | To get the highest price possible a book has to |
| one that's a collectible will cost you a couple of | | | | be in tip top condition. As the baby boomers |
| hundred bucks. There are clubs you can join that | | | | retire they'll have more time on their hands to |
| specialize in collecting signed first printings of an | | | | read. They may start collecting more books that |
| author's first book. | | | | represent their generation. James Bond books, |
| Signed vs Unsigned Books | | | | Oscar Wilde and literature that chronicles the |
| A signed copy of Harry Potter recently sold for | | | | Vietnam War may start to move up in value. |
| over $19,000 dollars at a Dallas auction. The book | | | | Not many will people get rich selling books, but it |
| was part of a small quantity of 200 soft back , | | | | can add a little fun to your hobby, when you buy |
| first editions of the J K Rowlings classic. First | | | | and collect books, and earn a little extra cash. |