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I just checked out a first edition book at the library that is apparently worth $300-$400.
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First edition of George Orwell 1984. They should sell it for charity or something.
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Say you lost it and pay the fine!
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I just checked out a first edition book at the library that is apparently worth $300-$400.
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Its most likely valued at 5 bucks due to its condition and any markings the library has made on it.
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Caledric posted:
Its most likely valued at 5 bucks due to its condition and any markings the library has made on it.
Condition isn't too bad, but you're right it would probably knock it down to $100
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Bring to Pawn Stars, I bet you don't.
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i'll return it and inform the library staff. They probably won't care.
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i'll return it and inform the library staff. They probably won't care.
Did the library label it in any way? Does it have a card jacket inside it? That GREATLY reduces the value of a book.
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that's what I was thinking...
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Libraries tend to have large numbers of rare books among their stock.
I mean while they didnt have a modern redbook of coin values -- the local library did have the 1947 version of it. If it were the 1946 version(the first edition as opposed to the second edition) I might have talked to them about it.
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If I really wanted the book because of its edition status, I would probably call the library and ask if they would prefer a new book to the older rattier version you have.
If you are of a more deceptive bent you could always say you spilled stuff on it, dropped it in the toilet, or something and decided to bring back a brand new copy instead of the old one.
I mean they are just going to keep lending it out until it has no real value anyway and that at least gets them a fresher copy to loan out.
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Caledric posted:
WhipSmack posted:
i'll return it and inform the library staff. They probably won't care.
Did the library label it in any way? Does it have a card jacket inside it? That GREATLY reduces the value of a book.
No card jacket just a small stamp on the inside page.
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