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Old 27-06-12, 03:55
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Default For Book Worms....

For the book worms amongst us, I have recently been introduced to ABE Books, a search mechanism for finding books listed from sellers around the world. OK, so I might be playing catch up with many of you, but for those who are unaware of ABE, it's worth a look.

Beware that there always seems to be an 'adjustment' in postage, and never in the purchasers favour, but being able to compare prices of a particular book from sellers all over the globe, from the comfort of my own laptop, is pretty good.

My recent purchasers are two first edition volumes of the Australian WW2 official history, which will replace the reprints I have had for years, to make my set a complete one of first editions. One was sourced from an Australian seller (go figure!) but the second one is coming from New Zealand dealer at a very reasonable price. I also noticed that a number of US and Canadian dealers had the volumes as well, which surprised me given the subject matter.

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Old 27-06-12, 19:10
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Default Used it for years Mike

Glad you are catching up

You can use odd search terms, like TM9, or SNL-G, or whatever. I've turned up a few reference works on there at the right price. I think one of my Dodge VC Parts Lists came from there, and that is as rare as you can get till you move to vehicles that didn't get past prototypes.

Just to be fair, there are also some completely insane prices on there - if you search for something with 100 results just check the range of prices - usually from giveaway to insane.

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Old 27-06-12, 22:14
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Thanks Mike I had not heard of ABE, looks like a good place to shop.
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Old 29-06-12, 18:00
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Trust a 'wee Scotty' to be way ahead when it comes to a bargain! Thanks for the tip re search terms, too, Gordon: very useful.

Yes, I don't mind admitting I'm playing catch up: it's opened a whole new world of book bargains. I admit I have a weakness for good reference books, and this is just the 'bees knees' for finding them.

The first of the two WW2 volumes arrived yesterday: it is even better than described.

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