Premier used bookstore in san diego maxwells house of books. The majority of buyers are hobbyists, not investors, he says. Use the links to peruse our recent catalogues, see descriptions of new arrivals, and learn more about our business and our services. His dream, a used bookstore in san diegos downtown was soon realized when he opened wahrenbrocks book house in 1935. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you.
San diego rare and author signed book buyer and dealer. Alias books east is a curated, general used bookstore located in the heart of atwater village. Jun 07, 2016 after being priced out of town, mountain views muchloved used bookstore, bookbuyers, is going down a similar path to many hardpressed residents its relocating to a cheaper area. The largest demographics for book buyers are as follows. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america. Bargain books with over 150,000 used and rare books located. It was a very puzzling city to understand when i first moved here. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. One of the largest used bookstores in the sf bay area. There will be over 80 dealer tables with tens of thousands of vintage paperbacks for sale you can find every vintage paperback you want or need from inexpensive filler copies to the most elusive and rare. There arent many other places in town to get your hands on ecofriendly goods. Im in the processes of moving and cannot take any books with me.
Avoid the hassle and added expense of shipping your book across the country, or having to wait to receive your textbook when class has already started. Selling textbooks online pays you more than college bookstores. These books arent as costly, but its speculative as to whether theyll stand the test of time as collectible classics. Enter an isbn above and find out how much money you can make. Though we gave up an open shop after more than thirty years, we welcome serious customers and dealers. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. Find used and rare book dealers in orange county, ca on yellowbook. Mcshea notes young collectors those in their 30s start by collecting hypermoderns books published in the last 15 to 20 years. Dec 26, 2008 in part how much you can get for a book depends on what books you are selling. The stores sophisticated buyers stock lots of film, art and language books, but youll also find a fair helping of childrens books. Aba encourages bookseller members to express the critical importance of accurate, uptodate listings with representatives and contacts from these companies.
Visit the nashville, tn bookstore to find a textbook you need for class. Not because its always thrusting you away like an unwanted orphan as john fante once. Home buyer s bookhome buyer s book 2 my commitment to you i am a full time professional agent, i am educated in the legal aspects of real estate practice and licensed by the state of california to provide real estate services. Apply to assistant buyer, buyer, junior buyer and more. In addition to books, they sell audio books, dvds and current magazines. We carry a wide selection of used and out of print titles with an emphasis on literature, film and the arts. As a member of both the california and national associations of realtors, i abide by a strict code of eth. This organization only accepts dealers who are established, reputable and recommended by other m. Rare bookstores in las vegas abebooks interviews booksellers. Some of our books are available in those bookstores. Its vast, sprawling over almost 5,000 square miles, with an.
They specialize in books on the arts and literature, and are also known for their selection. And we also carry a selection of new materials including books of the hawaiiana, tour guide and local author genres, as well as maps, calendars and locally produced greeting cards. Bookbuyers new gilroy home news mountain view online. If so, please share your experiences in the comments box below. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Mar 25, 2012 if you are looking for a highly reputable and experienced book dealer, talk to one who belongs to the antiquarian booksellers association of america. What inspired you to make a career out of covering your. Weve listed the top 10 based on number of companies above. The contents of each book buyers handbook listing are the responsibility of the listed publisher, distributor, wholesaler or vendor.
The international epicenter of entertainment and home of the dodgers, lakers, kings, clippers, rams, lafc, galaxy, movie stars, television studios, music. Also, i would like to know what % of the money is fair. Here are the best book gifts the avid reader is waiting to get their hands on. Instant online price quotes and free shipping on over one million books. An internationally renowned antiquarian bookshop specializing in fine copies of rare books and first editions, heritage maintained one of the largest and finest inventories of rare books and manuscripts in the world. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts in general, handwritten books, medieval manuscripts, books of hours, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration and much more. In 1993 the store was moved to a new home in downtown mountain view on castro street.
Call or visit our used bookstore in san diego to find the most desirable titles. While we cannot make legal appraisals, we do offer free evaluations for rare books, and can make immediate cash offers if you wish to consider selling them. We buy and sell used books, and all book donations are happily accepted. The best thing is to call around to used book stores and ask what you might get for a particular title.
Bookbuyers was started in 1990 by hotranatha and punita in palo alto, california. It is a good rule after reading a new book, never to allow yourself another new one till you have read an old one in between. This is certainly one of the most common questions that we receive. A upc is a 12 or ean digit number that can be found below the barcode on your cd, dvd or video game case. Compare textbook buyback prices from over 35 online companies with a single search. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. Each individual 12 digit upc or digit ean must be entered without spaces or dashes. Collectors looking for a 1689 whodunit or a limited edition of a 1927 book signed by english writer virginia woolf will likely end their search at. Friends book shop is located in the beverly hills public library at 444 north rexford drive in beverly hills, 310 2882271. We have new books in a variety of genres and subjects plus frequent instore author. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare.
Bookbuyers is a great source for gently used and out of print used books and dvds. Along with selling just about any book that you could be looking for, chevaliers books is the host of a monthly book. Help us create the kind of literary community youve always dreamed of. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Bookscouters buyback price comparison helps you sell your books for the best price. Customers with a college degree make up 57% of the book. Book buyers tempts with titles from classics to contemporary, but there s more to this store than sweetsmelling books. Specializing in fine, rare, and collectable books on the philosophy of individualism.
Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration, fine sets, limited editions, first. This is the place to sell used books or sell used textbooks. Of all the used bookstores on this list, none have greater deals or a greater selection than the friends book shop. The international epicenter of entertainment and home of the dodgers, lakers, kings, clippers, rams, lafc, galaxy, movie stars, television studios, music, worldclass food, beaches, mountains, traffic jams, museums, theme parks, panicbuying, and the most beautiful redditors of all time. Learn about the history of our new shadow book fair location. In an announcement last week, the bookstores owner announced he will reopen his shop in downtown gilroy starting in july. We have been dealers in rare and antiquarian books and manuscripts for more than 30 years and are based in nyc at 1510 lexington ave by appointment only and at 1050 2nd ave. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. Please search or browse our inventory of fine, antiquarian, and scholarly books.