Best way to dispose of a collection of books & magazines
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I am clearing my Dad's house. The loft and his office were full of books and magazines that date back to the late 1920's.
I have basically accepted that any magazine post 1960 is worthless - this has created a pile that will easily fill the boot of my Mondeo.
This leaves several hundred magazines and similar literature dating from 1920's to 1950's. The VSCC have said they have a few gaps in their collection that I may be able to fill but once they've decided what they want, the rest, I assume,will also be heading to the tip.
I have moved onto the books. There are several hundred books ranging from general car engineering books from the 1930's to the 1950's, single make books focused on the Vintage period and also general motoring books from the 1930's to the 1960's. I'm guessing there is a bit more of a market for these but I expect the offer from a dealer would be derisory. Half the problem is that I haven't a clue what ones could be worth some money and life's too short to list them all on Ebay or similar.
Has anyone else been in this position?
I have basically accepted that any magazine post 1960 is worthless - this has created a pile that will easily fill the boot of my Mondeo.
This leaves several hundred magazines and similar literature dating from 1920's to 1950's. The VSCC have said they have a few gaps in their collection that I may be able to fill but once they've decided what they want, the rest, I assume,will also be heading to the tip.
I have moved onto the books. There are several hundred books ranging from general car engineering books from the 1930's to the 1950's, single make books focused on the Vintage period and also general motoring books from the 1930's to the 1960's. I'm guessing there is a bit more of a market for these but I expect the offer from a dealer would be derisory. Half the problem is that I haven't a clue what ones could be worth some money and life's too short to list them all on Ebay or similar.
Has anyone else been in this position?
Pericoloso said:
Maybe list a few on Ebay to test the waters , try and find what you think will be the most sought after .
Low auction start but make sure you don't lose out on postage as books can be heavy and will need parcel service post costs ,
probably £3 minimum post charges .
I did kind of think that but I've already got 10 Ebay auctions of stuff (1960's and 1970's Action Man stuff is surprisingly popular) from his loft, either running or about to start. I'm dreading the packaging and sending.Low auction start but make sure you don't lose out on postage as books can be heavy and will need parcel service post costs ,
probably £3 minimum post charges .
David Thomas is a nice guy. Dealer but might help,out.
http://www.allautobooks.com/
Or Bonhams for the books. In lots at Beaulieu sale.
http://www.allautobooks.com/
Or Bonhams for the books. In lots at Beaulieu sale.
Andy 308GTB said:
I am clearing my Dad's house. The loft and his office were full of books and magazines that date back to the late 1920's.
I have basically accepted that any magazine post 1960 is worthless - this has created a pile that will easily fill the boot of my Mondeo.
This leaves several hundred magazines and similar literature dating from 1920's to 1950's. The VSCC have said they have a few gaps in their collection that I may be able to fill but once they've decided what they want, the rest, I assume,will also be heading to the tip.
I have moved onto the books. There are several hundred books ranging from general car engineering books from the 1930's to the 1950's, single make books focused on the Vintage period and also general motoring books from the 1930's to the 1960's. I'm guessing there is a bit more of a market for these but I expect the offer from a dealer would be derisory. Half the problem is that I haven't a clue what ones could be worth some money and life's too short to list them all on Ebay or similar.
Has anyone else been in this position?
Yes, with my father in law's collection. I sold them on eBay. Took several years and a lot of patience but made some decent cash.I have basically accepted that any magazine post 1960 is worthless - this has created a pile that will easily fill the boot of my Mondeo.
This leaves several hundred magazines and similar literature dating from 1920's to 1950's. The VSCC have said they have a few gaps in their collection that I may be able to fill but once they've decided what they want, the rest, I assume,will also be heading to the tip.
I have moved onto the books. There are several hundred books ranging from general car engineering books from the 1930's to the 1950's, single make books focused on the Vintage period and also general motoring books from the 1930's to the 1960's. I'm guessing there is a bit more of a market for these but I expect the offer from a dealer would be derisory. Half the problem is that I haven't a clue what ones could be worth some money and life's too short to list them all on Ebay or similar.
Has anyone else been in this position?
How much do you want for the whole lot? I might be able to help you out.
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
Andy 308GTB said:
I am clearing my Dad's house. The loft and his office were full of books and magazines that date back to the late 1920's.
I have basically accepted that any magazine post 1960 is worthless - this has created a pile that will easily fill the boot of my Mondeo.
This leaves several hundred magazines and similar literature dating from 1920's to 1950's. The VSCC have said they have a few gaps in their collection that I may be able to fill but once they've decided what they want, the rest, I assume,will also be heading to the tip.
I have moved onto the books. There are several hundred books ranging from general car engineering books from the 1930's to the 1950's, single make books focused on the Vintage period and also general motoring books from the 1930's to the 1960's. I'm guessing there is a bit more of a market for these but I expect the offer from a dealer would be derisory. Half the problem is that I haven't a clue what ones could be worth some money and life's too short to list them all on Ebay or similar.
Has anyone else been in this position?
Yes, with my father in law's collection. I sold them on eBay. Took several years and a lot of patience but made some decent cash.I have basically accepted that any magazine post 1960 is worthless - this has created a pile that will easily fill the boot of my Mondeo.
This leaves several hundred magazines and similar literature dating from 1920's to 1950's. The VSCC have said they have a few gaps in their collection that I may be able to fill but once they've decided what they want, the rest, I assume,will also be heading to the tip.
I have moved onto the books. There are several hundred books ranging from general car engineering books from the 1930's to the 1950's, single make books focused on the Vintage period and also general motoring books from the 1930's to the 1960's. I'm guessing there is a bit more of a market for these but I expect the offer from a dealer would be derisory. Half the problem is that I haven't a clue what ones could be worth some money and life's too short to list them all on Ebay or similar.
Has anyone else been in this position?
How much do you want for the whole lot? I might be able to help you out.
Sorry to hijack the thread, but I have a bit of a story.
One of the father in law's items was a warranty card for a 1947 MG TC. A guy from America gets in touch & his car was built probably in the same week (chassis number was just a few different).
We send him all the stuff & a few weeks later he gets back in touch. He's actually found FIL's car & it's alive & well & still sporting its original UK number plate. We contacted that owner & sent him period pics. He was blown away!
What was even weirder was FIL had been on holiday in Denver (where his car is) shortly before he died. Can you imagine if he'd seen his old car in a different country some 60 years on!
One of the father in law's items was a warranty card for a 1947 MG TC. A guy from America gets in touch & his car was built probably in the same week (chassis number was just a few different).
We send him all the stuff & a few weeks later he gets back in touch. He's actually found FIL's car & it's alive & well & still sporting its original UK number plate. We contacted that owner & sent him period pics. He was blown away!
What was even weirder was FIL had been on holiday in Denver (where his car is) shortly before he died. Can you imagine if he'd seen his old car in a different country some 60 years on!
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