Posted By:
Jason MishelowI really cannot figure out what is going on with the book market. On this board both me and Barry have tried to sell copies of "Athletic Sports" (1889) for very reasonable prices but got no buyers, then 2 weeks ago a copy in lesser condition went for double what we were asking in the Classic Collectibles Auction. At the same time if you check out ebay there are other high end books out there for reasonable prices that have not moved in months (see copies of Carver's Book of Sports and a 1860 edition of the ball players handbook) It seems like there are just so few of us out there that collect books that so much depends on whether a small number of people happen to see a lisitng and need the book.
Now I just wish that the internet bookseller would lower there prices to reflect actual demand and that these books could start moving a bit.
Finally I just want to note that at the national this summer I only saw one table with an real selection of books.