Used bookstores may buy them... not much $$ in it but better than giving it away
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Originally Posted by nwm50
(Post 8002126)
Used bookstores may buy them... not much $$ in it but better than giving it away
Half price books gives you nothing at all. I don't go there except to look for books about once a year. I did find some good OOP sewing/quilting books there. |
Wow, Patrice, that's great! And yes, Half Price gives you nothing!
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I have some beginner books I am saving incase oldest Granddaughter changes her mind and decides to start quilting.
Not likely to happen, I also believe in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. I would just donate mine to Goodwill, someone would get some use out of them. Maybe they couldn't afford others. |
Originally Posted by SusieQOH
(Post 8001527)
I sold tons of books to Half Price but they give you so little for them. But the truth was I just wanted them gone.
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Originally Posted by KwiltyKahy
(Post 8001854)
I'm surprised no one mentioned here. There is a thread on here to sell things. Right now there are few things available.
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I sometimes take my to a used book store. I used to love the "For Sale Items" forum on this QB but the rules have really changed and don't see too much on there anymore. I got a lot of fabrics and books from this QB and was sad to see the changing rules come out.
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You can always donate them to the public library and request a donation slip for your taxes.
I am downsizing and took a bunch of my books to my local one and they were really happy to get them - said they are always getting requests for quilting books. |
Be sure to check prices on Amazon. Some quilt books go for a LOT of $$, others, a few cents. Ones from American Quilter's Society seem to hold their value well. Ones from That Patchwork Place, no.
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
(Post 8002573)
Years ago it was great to buy and sell things here. But they have added so many rules and restrictions, price controls, etc. that not many people bother with it anymore.
we have a not-for-profit Thrift Shop in which qualified members are allowed to offer their excess, presumably used fabric, tools, etc. at thrift shop prices. all the rules became necessary because too many people were joining for the sole purpose of selling. they had no interest in posting anything meaningful, useful, or interesting to genuine members. most of them wanted to make a profit. and - most unfortunately - far too many were hoping to take advantage of all our beginner members. they tried to sell discount grade fabrics at hard-wall quilt shop prices assuming we'd be too stupid and gullible to know the difference in value. when our thrift shop was started, there was nothing like it anywhere else on the internet. now there are countless sites at which folks can sell whatever they want for whatever they can get somebody else to pay. there's nothing wrong with that as long as you shop as carefully as you would anywhere else. options are usually a good thing. :) our thrift shop is still "open for business" to any qualified member who wants keep the spirit alive in which it was created. :) |
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