Services

Liquidation and Acquisition

Book lovers know that there is no such a thing as too many books. There is, however, the real problem of not enough space. Occasionally, life or the wife, forces downsizing upon us lovers of books. I know how painful this can be. I am happy to consult with you and advise you on the best course of action.

If you are in a position to add to your library, I would thoroughly enjoy helping you find exactly what you are looking for. I am able to research a variety of book markets to insure you receive the best condition for the best price. Most times, I am able to arrange to have it to delivered to you in less than a week.

 

Catalogs and Valuations

Your book collection can be a valuable asset if properly managed. Cataloging and valuating your book collection is a necessity for proving the worth of your asset in terms of  balance sheets and insurance claims. My services would include creating a database of your books. With the digital data catalog, a financial valuation report could be developed further into a formal appraisal of the collection.

Valuation of a book collection is very subjective in regards to fair market value vs replacement value vs personal attachment value. Factors of supply and demand greatly affect the buying and selling of books in today's internet economy. Other factors that may affect the value are replacement acquisition costs, which could include procurement and transportation costs. As for the cost of personal loss, some books are simply priceless.

 

Free Initial Consultation

With over twenty years experience in the used book trade, I work with book lovers to share and maintain a sense of value for the hobby of books and book collecting in a digital age.

Please contact me to schedule an appointment.
diana@dianasbooks.com