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- Peter Blue (Founder) I live and work in a typical sleepy old English town called Faversham (Kent). It has lots of old pubs, live bands, history and a creek.
I spent my earlier years in the Army travelling to many countries including Germany, Canada, Belize, Denmark and Saudi Arabia.
I spent some time working for other companies but the 9-5 thing just isn't my style. I am now in a position to work (or not) on whatever project I feel is cool and interesting - like RareList.
I have expertise in software engineering, databases, networking, search engine optimisation (SEO) and electronics.
- Aardvarkbooks (Founder) VALUATION SERVICE Further to my demi official outline of self and Rarelist advantages below, my valuation history is:
Vending for self financing own book collection started in 1976
Dedicated Valuer for second hand books personal sales since 1980
Buyer Trader for Book Outlets 1985 to present
Second hand book database monitor and building 1985 to present
1987 Some major finds/auction sale for family
1990 Non internet book finding, proved non cost effective
1990 Established Catalogue Sales business
1990 Sublet Booksales in Specialist Retail Outlets
1999 Commenced Book events/sales fairs
2000 Organised first book selling events for local book/collectables sellers
2000 First charity valuations
2000 Drafted book - How to sell books - Realised it required Internet sales inclusion, and commenced updating my lack in this field.
2003 Commenced Internet Sales
2004 to present. Valuations for 4 local charities and 2 National Charities
2005 Concentrated on new collectables (Books). Provided advice on collecting new/differing specialisations.
2006 Created and maintained Fiction First Edition database
2007 Enhanced Database, and Childrens books First Editions
2008 Maintaining prices update and alphabetical bibliography as 2006 2007
2008-Monitoring and creating Ultra Modern first, and new collectables data
2009 Monitoring Book specialisation web-sites
Since joining Rarelist I have taken on personal commissions.
Valuer/Advisor for Rarelist Forum and Contacts I specialise in Modern First Edition Fiction, I have several Non Fiction specialities. I monintor auctions, and ultra modern items establishing/identifying the new collectables.
I have advised 3 new authors on book market trends, organising 2 book signings.
I have established one Talking book for RNIB with the author. Maintained network of Secondhand book dealers/Auctions/Collectors/Event organisers/website owners
I have worked in many areas: Personnel/Man Management, Finance, Printing and Monitor/Control of Financial documents, Operations and Services, H.M.Forces, Public and Non Public Accounts, All to exacting deadlines. But all with constant upgrading and monitoring of standards.
If you have a book valued by me, I have the hard copy data base accumulated over decades to draw on. And a lifetime of intuition which has been pretty spot on. I enjoy books far more than their value, valuing authors by heart, I shall value your books using every asset I have. I also advise on selling, condition, or retaining for investment.
The above is the tip of the iceberg, I cannot list the areas I am involved in developing for the future. Best Wishes, good hunting profitable selling. R
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Established collector and vendor in 1976. (Selling to afford more wants).
I had been collecting old books since 1967. (I could just reach out of my pushchair)!!! Actually at that time it was Comics and Monthly magazines, Military books and especially Royal Air Force items.
I started to learn that fiction was not just the content, but the dustwrapper. I actually stocked a few donation libraries; by astute exchange of a book I knew to be collectable with dustwrapper, received multiple books for the library, in return, from dealers.
Travelling for many decades, did not allow accumulation of a huge collection, which always was sold off as needed. But also a theme has always been that I benefitted/established community libraries during my journeys.
I think I had often wished, and once applied to be a librarian. The joy of matching a personality with a compatable book stays with me. If it is a collector with a collectable all the better.
By 1990 I had accumulated, and dispersed many collections, and then seriously started collecting, as my journeys ended, and it seemed time to start a family.
(Not always compatible with collecting, some will agree).
So again, settled in one place, various community and charity projects presented themselves. And as usual I found my knowledge of books benefitted them, as much as my organisation and opertations/service provision background.
All of this is stated to you as background. Basically, Rarelist is a natural progression, for all the community, and book work of my past.
Rarelist is a community of interest, to be shared. So at this time my books on the site, have largely been placed for experiment while setting up the auction site. A much neglected feature by you all. Other books I placed on with an offer proviso. Feel free to set a price but explain that you will take an offer, it may help sell for you.
So my collection is not here at present. But as I have tried mainly to research and advise members as they needed help. I encourage you to have a dabble at answering peoples questions. With all my knowledge, there is always more to learn, and I have enjoyed the research, it often gets me back up to date with issues, or often completely enlightens me. Have a go!!!!
And I have tried to encourage description of the story or content of books too. That will often echo something in a viewers mind besides, the collectability of the book. Use the Forum, and discuss the author, or title and content, and update us as to the collectability of both. Your knowledge of a book you are willing to sell can enhance its appeal to buyers.
So I am here, an upaid, free user of the site, but not taking full advantage of it myself. This is such an opportunity for all to use the site, and influence the site.
Why not self advertise the site, and let potential buyers know that they can view your books as well as others here. And lets grow together.
- DavidChan (Founder) I conceived this site and I am one of the two original founders.
- Escrow Account (Spare 7) I am the Escrow Account
- bloxsome (Gold)
- atsbooks (Gold)
- thebooktower (Silver)
- beckvalleybooks (Silver) Welcome to Beck Valley Books
We are a family run business, based in Billingham, Cleveland, located near the picturesque nature reserve of Billingham Beck Valley.
Our passion for books started many years ago, going to as many locations as we could to find more books for our ever expanding collection. Sharing this passion to other booklovers seemed the next best possible step. Finding hard to find titles, unusual titles, lovely old books and even modern titles was a bookworms dream......There's nothing better than holding a lovely old book in your hands, knowing it has its own history.
Selling over 5,000 second hand, rare and out of print books in a variety of subjects online at www.beckvalleybooks.co.uk all competitively priced. All books are sent out in new padded envelopes and come with a free Beck Valley Books bookmark. Stock is increased and changed frequently, so please visit us often.
We are committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. We aim to deal with all enquiries personally as soon as possible, either by email or phone. You can always rely on our friendly service.
We are also currently offering free delivery to Billingham and Norton residents.
You can also find us on facebook and twitter.
Thanks for visiting.
Beck Valley Books
- benkatz (Silver) M. Benjamin Katz, Fine Books/Rare Manuscripts is located in Toronto, Canada doing business by appointment, and having an online presence selling rare books and manuscripts since 1999. Specializing in handwritten, historically significant books, manuscripts, diaries, documents and ephemera. A member of The Manuscript Society and the International Online Booksellers Association [IOBA] each treasure on offer is guaranteed authentic and as represented for life. Worldwide clientele includes esteemed collections and public, private and university libraries on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific. Always buying collections and estates.
M. Benjamin Katz, Fine Books/Rare Manuscripts has been an online sales and auction presence with over 7000 transactions 1999.
All items are as stated or returnable for full refund.
- Jimbooks (Silver)
- tibicen (Silver)
- Haggis (Silver)
- jimgal66 (Silver)
- JohnHolden (Silver) Payment can be made by Google Checkout I lean towards history of the local and social variety and technology, especially early. My other subjects of interest sort of radiate out from those, although occasional the subject is so far out that even I fail to see the connection.
- Baileybooks104 (Silver) Bailey Books104 is an established business offering rare, out of print and collectible books to private clients throughout the world.
Bailey Books104 aim is to offer 100% customer satisfaction.
Consisting of Rare and Collectable books, the books sourced by the business are ideal for all to enjoy. Available on Bailey Books104 websites, the products are suitable for all tastes and not easily available elsewhere.
Bailey Books104 has an expanding group of customers, located throughout the world, including collectors, individuals and organisations.
- bookmoth (Silver)
- ddbb (Silver)
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