As a collector and dealer of scarce and antiquarian books, I am often put off by what I consider deceptive displays for books being offered. Very often "What You See Is What You Get" could not be further from...
Margin Killers - The Scourge of Ebay Have you ever wondered why some fellow sellers on ebay sell their products for next to zero margins ? Here is how it goes. You find a great product, and are excited about...
Editions: Ever look at a Little Golden book and wonder which edition it might be. Well here is alittle information on the system used: 1. 1942-1946: Edition number will be found on the first or second page of...
Where To Look For Wholesalers Distributors Ok, so you have decided you want to sell more regularly on eBay and are looking for a wholesaler. Well, let me clear a few things up. First, you are not going to have...
For many people,the question of whether a book is a first edition or not is very important. To collectors it makes a big difference, and the value of a book that is a first edition is quite different from that...
Have you ever been looking at a listing and it is says the book is remainder marked? To this you are completely baffled wondering what exactly is a remainder mark. Here is quick guide to the explanation and...
How many times have you found a vintage comic, magazine or paperback that would have been in excellent condition if someone hadn't marked a price on the cover, usually in felt pen! Then there's the sticker tag...
What follows is a glossary of terms that we use when grading or describing a book. Its our shorthand code that tells about its defects and other information. These terms are the standard in the trade and are...
With such an impressive book list (there are more that 280 million copies of Nora Roberts books in print!) - I thought it might be handy to have this all on the one guide. If you would like a JD Robb list...
Canada USA Import / Export Shipping Guide Definitions: Exporter "The person sending the mail or shipping the material is to be the exporter." Importer "The person receiving the mail or the shipment is to be...