and one more option
- Sell to another fellow collector- providing that both can agree on a fair price etc.
this is one of the three popular options when it comes to dispose a stamp collection:
- either to a dealer, or via a public auction [incl on line] or sell to a fellow collector.
many stamp collectors would prefer the third option- if only for the satisfaction of knowing that their collection would end up with someone who really cares about the collection, would keep and add to it.
[believe it or not, this issue comes up fairly often in our discussions at the weekly stamp market!]
re: books:
I am not a collector of books; I only buy a book because it adds to my knowledge and enjoyment.
I keep a small library of 'reference books' [mainly history books dealing with the 1750-1950 period].
Here in the UK, the printed books business is still flourishing. new books are still being published - and printed, and we still have a respectable selection of book shops.
It is true that lots of books can be had electronically, but, on the other hand, printing costs have plummeted - certainly in comparison to a generation ago, and people still buy books- even students and young people!
re: the literature classics: most of them are still in print, and you can get new paperback editions. so maybe some readers would prefer to buy a mint copy rather than a second hand one... [smile].
and of course there is the wonderful abebooks website!
I must admit I tend not to part company with books...
regards
Yoram
- Sell to another fellow collector- providing that both can agree on a fair price etc.
this is one of the three popular options when it comes to dispose a stamp collection:
- either to a dealer, or via a public auction [incl on line] or sell to a fellow collector.
many stamp collectors would prefer the third option- if only for the satisfaction of knowing that their collection would end up with someone who really cares about the collection, would keep and add to it.
[believe it or not, this issue comes up fairly often in our discussions at the weekly stamp market!]
re: books:
I am not a collector of books; I only buy a book because it adds to my knowledge and enjoyment.
I keep a small library of 'reference books' [mainly history books dealing with the 1750-1950 period].
Here in the UK, the printed books business is still flourishing. new books are still being published - and printed, and we still have a respectable selection of book shops.
It is true that lots of books can be had electronically, but, on the other hand, printing costs have plummeted - certainly in comparison to a generation ago, and people still buy books- even students and young people!
re: the literature classics: most of them are still in print, and you can get new paperback editions. so maybe some readers would prefer to buy a mint copy rather than a second hand one... [smile].
and of course there is the wonderful abebooks website!
I must admit I tend not to part company with books...
regards
Yoram