Used book handling considerations

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Farrah Nuff

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I like reading books electronically but I've read on here where many of you prefer regular books.
Nothing wrong with either, in my opinion. Used to be that I would sometimes buy books from
second hand stores or book resellers. Sometimes these volumes were in less than pristine
condition but as cheap as they were, I always opted for the read and release method of ridding
myself of them after I'd read them. The attached PDF tells of some methods that you might use
to get second hand or just older books, in better condition. Have a look if you like.

I attached the PDF because several people complained that some other links of mine asked
that they pay for or subscribe to something or other. This would seem to alleviate that problem.
 

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I have books that are more than a century old. They are a window on the past and I find them interesting.
Some I have had since new, others I have inherited like my mother 1919 high school science book.
"The Bluejackets Manual" was issued to me when I signed up with the Navy. It is the simple directions for being a sailor.
 
We have exchange book boxes, (our library has a used book store, and there are thrift stores), near us......if it's walking weather we might throw a few in a backpack, and leave a couple at each location.

(We also picked up a couple pristine English language books at a box in France last Fall).
 
I must have 20 boxes of assorted hard cover and paperbacks. I've lugged them in and out for garage sales and no one even looks at them. SA and Goodwill won't take them, nor will the recycling place in Melrose. I though the cookbooks would go, but people say they can get recipes off the Internet, so why buy a book that takes up a lot of space and may only have one or two recipes they will ever use. I also lugged a few boxes to one of those book depositories, and it was so crammed full, I couldn't fit another book into it.
 
debodun said:
I must have 20 boxes of assorted hard cover and paperbacks. I've lugged them in and out for garage sales and no one even looks at them. SA and Goodwill won't take them, nor will the recycling place in Melrose. I though the cookbooks would go, but people say they can get recipes off the Internet, so why buy a book that takes up a lot of space and may only have one or two recipes they will ever use. I also lugged a few boxes to one of those book depositories, and it was so crammed full, I couldn't fit another book into it.
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I think I remember you have a fireplace, right? They don't all burn really long, but they all generate plenty of heat.
 
Manatee said:
I have books that are more than a century old. They are a window on the past and I find them interesting.
Some I have had since new, others I have inherited like my mother 1919 high school science book.
"The Bluejackets Manual" was issued to me when I signed up with the Navy. It is the simple directions for being a sailor.
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Yes, I'm well versed with the content of The Blue Jackets Manual. I was a squid myself, years ago. Anchors Aweigh, shipmate!
 
debodun said:
I must have 20 boxes of assorted hard cover and paperbacks. I've lugged them in and out for garage sales and no one even looks at them. SA and Goodwill won't take them, nor will the recycling place in Melrose. I though the cookbooks would go, but people say they can get recipes off the Internet, so why buy a book that takes up a lot of space and may only have one or two recipes they will ever use. I also lugged a few boxes to one of those book depositories, and it was so crammed full, I couldn't fit another book into it.
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Most jails and nursing homes will take them. They never have enough.
 
One of the book exchanges near us is basically a guy who's put a wooden crate with a door on a pole at the end of his drive......interesting, primarily non-fiction, contents.
 
I borrow library books. I like to own a few spares in case I can't get to the library or something. Used books abound in thrift stores, library lobbies, etc., at very cheap prices -- or even for free.

oldaunt said:
Most jails and nursing homes will take them. They never have enough.
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This is good to know. I always figure no one wants used books. After I've read a book, I use it to prop up exercise equipment, etc.

I had a friend who cleaned books for a used book seller. When I lived overseas and we were starving for books, her employer kindly sent me a box of surplus books. I set up a take-one-leave-one shelf in a bar that was frequented by expats.

I wouldn't bother with a book that was moldy or otherwise yucky.
 
Farrah Nuff said:
I like reading books electronically but I've read on here where many of you prefer regular books.
Nothing wrong with either, in my opinion. Used to be that I would sometimes buy books from
second hand stores or book resellers. Sometimes these volumes were in less than pristine
condition but as cheap as they were, I always opted for the read and release method of ridding
myself of them after I'd read them. The attached PDF tells of some methods that you might use
to get second hand or just older books, in better condition. Have a look if you like.

I attached the PDF because several people complained that some other links of mine asked
that they pay for or subscribe to something or other. This would seem to alleviate that problem.
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I would say that those complaints are pretty valid. Why post links that don't work. Some folks, like me, get disappointed. Others get upset. A few really get mad and start using those offensive 4 letter words. Yap! That's how folks are!
 
Farrah Nuff said:
I like reading books electronically but I've read on here where many of you prefer regular books.
Nothing wrong with either, in my opinion. Used to be that I would sometimes buy books from
second hand stores or book resellers. Sometimes these volumes were in less than pristine
condition but as cheap as they were, I always opted for the read and release method of ridding
myself of them after I'd read them. The attached PDF tells of some methods that you might use
to get second hand or just older books, in better condition. Have a look if you like.

I attached the PDF because several people complained that some other links of mine asked
that they pay for or subscribe to something or other. This would seem to alleviate that problem.
Click to expand...
I have bought many used books. Sometimes I picked them up at places where tourists stay in places like Asia. I never put one in the freezer and I don't think I'm gonna start. Books were always "friends" to me and they never hurt me but that is just me! However, I never picked up a really bad book with torn pages or mold.
 
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