I started collecting old books the other day

[keithy_19]

I went to an antique store and purchased a Tennyson poetry book that was printed in 1891 and a Bible that was printed in 1835. I'm not sure why I have such an interest in old books, but it is what it is.

[keithy_19]

I also bought a history text book circa the 1920's (I can't be sure exactly what year it was printed) and already had a copy of Tom Sawyer from 1921.

[StanUpshaw]

A better thread title: I went shopping on Ambien the other day

[keithy_19]

A better thread title: I went shopping on Ambien the other day

The pathetic thing is I haven't taken Ambien in several days. So this posting was just stupid because, I guess I'm pretty dumb.

[disneyspy]

The pathetic thing is I haven't taken Ambien in several days. So this posting was just stupid because, I guess I'm pretty dumb.

no keithy,you're not pretty

[Bob Impact]

no keithy,you're not pretty

POW!

[spoon]

HOARDER!


and by old books do you mean old broads?




I smell blog material!

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[disneyspy]

HOARDER!


and by old books do you mean old broads?




I smell blog material!

i cant wait to not read about this

[disneyspy]

hey keithy,you want a full set of hardcover tom clancy's?

[jennysmurf]

Just ignore the haters, Keithy. I like to buy old advice books--especially ones that tell you how to stay healthy. Some of the advice is hilariously bad, and is more likely to kill you. Just ask DS for some of his old health textbooks.

[keithy_19]

Just ignore the haters, Keithy. I like to buy old advice books--especially ones that tell you how to stay healthy. Some of the advice is hilariously bad, and is more likely to kill you. Just ask DS for some of his old health textbooks.

Thank you Miss Smurf.

I just find it kind of cool how I'm holding books that people have enjoyed/used for hundreds of years. And seeing war time stamps in the book because of the US involvement in WW1 is really cool to me.

And the old text book is just something I wanted because I'm interested in seeing how they spoke about US history in the 20's/30's.

[SatCam]

my mom makes a few dollars selling old books on amazon. she buys library discards that she thinks are worth money resells the good ones and donates the bad ones. she especially looks for wwi, wwii and early 20th century children's picture books, i guess theres a big market for those

[keithy_19]

my mom makes a few dollars selling old books on amazon. she buys library discards that she thinks are worth money resells the good ones and donates the bad ones. she especially looks for wwi, wwii and early 20th century children's picture books, i guess theres a big market for those

That's awesome. I remember awhile ago looking at some antique book sellers online. They were selling really old books though, like first edition Dickens and Shakespeare. If I ever make enough money to be able to go that route, I definately will.

[disneyspy]

Just ignore the haters, Keithy. I like to buy old advice books--especially ones that tell you how to stay healthy. Some of the advice is hilariously bad, and is more likely to kill you. Just ask DS for some of his old health textbooks.

in 9th grade health class we were told that the female vagina leaked acid until it was 18 years old,right then i decided the tongue was over rated

[StanUpshaw]

I once bought a Dick and Jane book at a garage sale for 50¢ and turned it around on Ebay for a quick $50. True story.

[realmenhatelife]

in 9th grade health class we were told that the female vagina leaked acid until it was 18 years old,right then i decided the tongue was over rated

Yeah but how do you explain your missing finger at the end of your night babysitting.



The big problem with collecting anything antique or vintage is that the item is worth whatever someone will pay for it. So if you see something for sale at a certain price, and you decide you want it, there is no guarantee that's even close to the market value.

[Misteriosa]

hmm.. perhaps some russian classics should be added to your collection.. :lol: