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Sun, Oct 1, 06 at 21:15
| Last swap there was a question about vintage items, and I'd like to know if folks are okay with cookbooks from a used book store, assuming they're in excellent condition?
This would really expand the possibilities, since there are so many interesting out-of-print cookbooks. Also, it might allow someone to purchase a book that would otherwise be out of their comfort zone in terms of price.
What do you think?
Sue |
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| I, for one, am OK with that. In the last swap I participated in, I got 3 used cookbooks in great condition, one of which was "Baking with Julia". |
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| Sue, I don't mind used cookbooks either. There is a wonderful used book store in Victoria that has the biggest selection of cookbooks I've seen. I've found some real gems there. I hope my partner posts to this thread. Ann |
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| I have some great used and vintage cookbooks that I have found at area library book sales. Sometimes you can find a gem! I have a collecion of "Joy" that spans some years! -maria |
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| I think used are fine - especially if it's something not otherwise available or is collectible - but anything used in good condition is fine. I'm glad you asked because I'd actually been doing some searching and come across a couple of interesting cookbooks that are only available used. |
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| I for one am just assuming that used are okay as I have two cookbooks in my collection that I think would be great for my partner and both are out of print. Hmmm, I wonder if this means my cookbook collection is out of date or if that is just me. LOL -Robin |
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| I agree, perfectly wonderful idea! |
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| btw, i do not mean I will be sending my cookbooks to my partner, I would buy a new/used copy. Robin |
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| Used works for me. Reduce, reuse, recycle. |
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| I have no problem with used. In fact I have made a deal with myself that I will try very hard NOT to buy new cookbooks. I have so many that something has to be very special for me to need a new book. But there are ones I grab when I see them at my used stores. I just scored a practically new copy of Alice Medrich's Cocolat for $7.95! This usually goes for over $100, although Amazon has a few copies now for about $60. Would someone be offended that a sharp-eyed shopper paid so little for a rare classic. I hope not! (And no I'm not sending my copy to my partner!) |
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I have been the happy receipient of several old jam and jelly booklents in past swaps. I think it is a great idea especially something out of print that is "just the right thing"
Linda |
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| I'm laughing at this thread. Buying stuff "used" is sooooo me! Eighty percent of our household is lovingly "pre-owned"! As an aside, a couple years back...DH & I were just out prowling around one weekend and came upon quite accidently the absolute perfect end-of-season thank you gift for our dockmaster. We stumbled across a seller who needed cash and sold us a First Edition copy of 'Moby Dick' for $55. What a treasure...as I was gift-wrapping it..well, let's just say I felt like a two-year old that didn't want to share! Tricia |
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| Since I have so few cookbooks to begin with, any book would be great! :) |
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| Fine with me! Through the years, I've purchased some real treasures at auctions and used bookstores. |
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| Fine by me, I'd hope for some hand written notes in it too! |
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| I'm definately all for used books, cookbooks included. I bought a new version of a cookbook for my daughter for Christmas, paid around $25.00 which I thought was a bargain since the 'new book' bookstore chain had it for $35. Then a couple of months later found it at a used bookstore for only $5.99. Now, this copy was water damaged, but every page was in good shape, just a bit warped. I snatched it up for myself. I wouldn't send a damaged copy of a book, but I wouldn't mind receiving a cosmetically challenged book if all the pages were there and readable. In fact, I checked a new cookbook out of the library recently, and a whole chunk of pages were missing. It didn't look like they were torn out, but more like they were never put in. So, even new books can be damaged. I love the whole concept of used anything. Sally |
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| I am fine with used, and like sahun says, your handwritten notes would be cool! janet |
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| Vintage anything (except underwear!) works for me!!! I have found some great used cookbooks at garage sales and church sales. The ones I don't care for are the new books that make the "discount table" at big bookstores.....usually one recipe in the whole book that is worth anyhting. Content is the key! |
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| Count me in too! Catherine |
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| I agree completely. Used is good. |
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| I'm okay with that, too!! I have several "gently" used cookbooks in my collection (I love e-Bay for that!!) Lori |
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| Some used books are actually more costly than when they were new (I've sold some collectible books on Amazon for above retail price - they were out of print), but some become bargains. Often you will get more for your money by buying used. Some used cookbooks are horribly out of date - I bought an Appetizer Cookbook from the 1970s for camp value, but the recipes were terrible. It only cost $3.50, however, and the pictures were interesting, if unappetizing. You can also find used and new DVDs on eBay for a good price sometimes. Used is fine if it is still good and relevant. Lars |
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| Oh pre-owned is fine -- we have 2 little bookstores in our area that I literally prowl thru once every couple weeks -- some fabulous finds have made great Birthday & Christmas gifts over the years-- and must admit not just a few have ended up on my cookbook shelves ! |
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| sorry my computer is acting up awfully and I am trying to scan and straighten it out - my time is short - I havenot read through the thread, but it sounds pretty cool to me! My house is old, my soul is old..I love vintage stuff and the history that goes with them |
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| totally fine by me--i find some of my favorite stuff in used bookstores! |
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| I Love used books! Better than new, especially if there are notes written on the pages, even though I wouldn't dare write in a book ;-)! |
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| I don't write in books either! But I sure do stuff notes in the pages. And, being the cookbook lover that I am, used is fine with me. |
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| Just fine with me. I love reading old canning books and the old Ball and Kerr canning books. I have come up with combinations that I haven't seen before. Stacie |
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| Used is ok with me, I'm a garage-sale-aholic so I have a lot of used items. Just bought TWO used cookbooks this weekend!! And now I'll have to decide whether to keep both or send one to my partner!! |
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| Sure used are fine. The pages with the most cooking splatters are generally the best recipes! |
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| yep, fine with me, too! Linda |
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| It's ok with me too. Tracey |
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| I said I liked vintage cookbooks and those appliance and products booklets from the 40s and 50s - so Yes! nearly-new, not-so-new and new-once-upon-a-time are fine with me. Teresa |
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| Oh, that would be neat! Most of my favorite cookbooks are oldies. But, I'm a tightwad and rarely buy new ones!! |
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| I don't mind used, in fact some of my favourite cookbooks came to me second hand. |
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| I MUST HAVE NEW!! Just kidding. I just got a used copy of Roasting-A Simple Art by Barbara Kafka for $2. |
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Absolutely fine with me!!
(I'm always one of the last to post... I'll get the hang of this thing yet!!) Oly |
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| I like not nearly new cookbooks too. Prior ownership can only add to the character of a cookbook! Adele |
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I like old cookbooks too.
I have one from a church group that has an advertisement for a funeral home in it...wonder what THAT means?!?!?
Deanna |
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| I never met a cookbook I didn't like! |
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