Sunday, November 28, 2010

Disappointment.

We've checked out this book from the library numerous times. Lanelle LOVES it and I quite like reading it and admiring the pictures. So, I thought it would be fun to buy it for her for Christmas.
I naively thought I would be able to find one for around $20. Well, my search on amazon discovered it was around $350 for a hardcover copy. I few other "unknown" sites which would scare me ranged from $150-$800! Isn't that crazy! I can't imagine paying $350 for a children's hardcover book, even one has wonderful as Lotta's Bike. I would never let my child touch it then! I'm sadly dropping this off the Christmas list.
I have to admit, it crossed my mind to check it out again and report it missing. I wonder how much they would charge me? (Don't worry, I won't!!)
Anyhow, if you know any secrets to buying older books for reasonable prices, let me know! And, if you get the chance to read this special book - Enjoy - because it is apparently VERY special.

5 comments:

Davis Family said...

Sheeesh - that just sent shivers down to my cheap inner core!

Anonymous said...

I'm just getting caught up on your November blogging! So nice to catch up with what is going on in your world!
Wow, who would have thought a book could be worth so much money?! I'm going to have to see if we have this in our library!!
Janet, when are you due?
Vicki

jenn with two n's said...

I've experienced this before. Every now and again a used book store will come up with what you are looking for. Check out some used stores by phoning first. Maybe it will get "withdrawn" by the library-- meaning they will sell it for 50cents...
Sorry to hear it. Oh I hope you are feeling better today.

jenn with two n's said...

I've experienced this before. Every now and again a used book store will come up with what you are looking for. Check out some used stores by phoning first. Maybe it will get "withdrawn" by the library-- meaning they will sell it for 50cents...
Sorry to hear it. Oh I hope you are feeling better today.

pella said...

Try ABEbooks - it's a collection of used booksellers from the world but mainly the US...if you're not in a hurry I'm sure you can find it at a REASONABLE price!