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How to Sell Vintage Cookbooks

Vintage cookbooks are old books, but are not yet old enough to receive the term "antique." Though vintage cookbooks are not technically an antique, they can have significant value. Selling a vintage cookbook requires some research and planning, but there are a few selling options available for anyone who owns an old cookbook.

Instructions

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  Research the specific cookbook to determine a fair price. Vintage cookbooks sell for different prices. For example, a well-known cookbook like Betty Crocker will sell for a higher price than an unknown cookbook. Prices will vary for each cookbook based on the brand, age and condition of the cookbook.
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  Look in the book for anything that can increase the value. A signature from the author or illustrator or a special edition cookbook can increase the value of the book. Excellent condition will also increase the condition of the cookbook.
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  List the cookbook at online sites. Websites like Ebay are only one option for selling a vintage cookbook. There are online resources that specialize in antique and vintage items for collectors or you can make a personal website to sell vintage cookbooks.
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  Go to a few antique stores and see if they are interested in buying vintage cookbooks. Antique stores are constantly buying new antiques for sale. They will pay a lower price than the value they can sell the book for, but an antique store is in a position to sell the cookbooks to buyers that are interested in antique and vintage items.

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