If the goal is to get the most money possible, I would think Ebay is
the best approach. I believe you can have a minimum or a reserve so a
book does not sell for less than the usual value. There is
information on the Ebay site that explains how the minimums or
reserves can be set.
Half.com is a good place to look for the same book to see what they
are selling for. Half.com is the non-auction side of Ebay, where
items are listed for a set price. Amazon is kind of iffy as a price
information resource — some sellers use a program to set the price
and it can rise to a ridiculous amount, way over the current value.
When you are ready to list the items on Ebay (or whatever sales venue
you choose), drop a note on H-costume and any other discussion list
where it would be relevant. You want to let people know to go look
for it, but be mindful of the sales policies of the various lists.
Also keep in mind the time of year, when people will spend money and
when they won't have as much. Some will spend more on a Christmas
present, or they might have received money as a gift or later in the
spring as a tax return. But for certain valuable books, if someone
wants it they will find a way!
-Carol
On Jul 25, 2012, at 1:53 AM, Franchesca Havas wrote:
The Maney Publishing copy published in 1988 is the more valuable
copy. I
have both copies, this one and the 2001 republication. The paper
quality is
better in the older publication and the images are sharper and
deeper in
color than the 2001 copy.
The 2001 is currently being sold for anywhere from 100 to 118. The
1988
copy sells for anywhere from 250 to 300.
Franchesca
-----Original Message-----
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-
boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Sharon Collier
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 10:16 PM
To: 'Historical Costume'
Subject: Re: [h-cost] historical costume books
Which year is the more valuable, and why?
Sharon C.
-----Original Message-----
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-
boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Franchesca Havas
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 6:36 PM
To: 'Historical Costume'
Subject: Re: [h-cost] historical costume books
You have two books that I immediately recognize to be very hot
items to put
on eBay. QEWU (make sure to post what printing year it is, one is
worth
twice the other) and Renaissance Dress in Italy. :)
Franchesca
-----Original Message-----
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-
boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Sharon Zakhour
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 6:14 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] historical costume books
I don't have a full catalog, but I have some nice books that have been
barely used. I haven't researched/figured out prices yet. But
here are
some:
Outcasts: Vol I by Ruth Mellinkoff
Outcasts: Vol 2 by Ruth Mellinkoff
The Hermitage, Leningrad: Gothic & Renaissance Tapestries Late Gothic
Europe, 1400-1500 by Margaret Scott Textiles and Clothing 1150-1450 by
Elisabeth Crowfoot (et al) Renaissance Dress in Italy 1400-1500 by
Jacqueline Herald Medieval Tapestries by Cavallo The Art of
Embroidery by
Marie Schette The English Icon by Roy Strong Queen Elizabeth's
Wardrobe
Unlock'd
I have many others and many that cover more modern eras. But this
may be
the most interesting list to folks on this forum.
On 7/24/12 5:56 PM, Sharon Collier wrote:
Here. (grin) What have you got?
Sharon C.
-----Original Message-----
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-
boun...@indra.com]
On Behalf Of Sharon Zakhour
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 1:30 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: [h-cost] historical costume books
I have been a long time lurker on this forum. :)
I need to raise some money and want to sell off some historical
costuming books. Other than ebay, is there a good place to sell
books of
this type?
Thanks.
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