What to do with old sets of encyclopedias?
Recycling encyclopedias Call your local library and ask if you may donate your set to be sold. Put it up for giveaway on freecycle.org. If they're really old — say, more than 100 years — call a rare bookseller and ask if they're worth anything. Find out if a local recycler takes them.
Where can I recycle encyclopedias near me?
Can you recycle encyclopedias?
- Your local library.
- Your local charity.
- Your local theater.
- Prisons.
- Thrift stores.
Does anyone want old encyclopedias?
If you're looking for a more purposeful use for your old encyclopedias, try local schools and libraries. Schools can use the encyclopedias in classrooms or in their library, and local libraries sometimes use donated books to stock shelves.
Is there a market for old encyclopedias?
Search for your encyclopedias on sites such as Direct Textbook, Flipsy, Abe Books, Amazon, Ebay, and Craigslist to see what they're currently selling for, then set your price accordingly. These sites also serve as vehicles for selling your encyclopedias, in addition to garage sales and flea markets.
Is an old set of encyclopedias worth anything?
And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets aren't worth much at all. James Beattie, of Books Appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. He says the vast majority of encyclopedia sets carry retail values of less than $75.
Where can I sell my Encyclopedia Britannica set?
List your encyclopedias on online auction sites such as eBay. As purchasers probably won't want to pay high shipping fees, specify that your books are available for local pickup only. This will also save you the trouble of packing up the books and taking them to a post office or shipping center.
How much is a full set of encyclopedias worth?
According to Beattie, 9th and 11th Britannica Editions can sell for as much as $300 to $400 per set, if in good, clean condition. And Roundtree says a fine set of 11th Edition Britannicas can command as much as $3,000.
Can I sell old Encyclopedia Britannica?
List your encyclopedias on online auction sites such as eBay. As purchasers probably won't want to pay high shipping fees, specify that your books are available for local pickup only. This will also save you the trouble of packing up the books and taking them to a post office or shipping center.
Should I keep encyclopedias?
And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets aren't worth much at all. James Beattie, of Books Appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. He says the vast majority of encyclopedia sets carry retail values of less than $75.
Are old encyclopedia sets worth money?
And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets aren't worth much at all. James Beattie, of Books Appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. He says the vast majority of encyclopedia sets carry retail values of less than $75.
Does anyone buy encyclopedias anymore?
Now, with a sweeping selection of information available online with a few quick taps, encyclopedias have become about as useful as telephone directories. Encyclopedia Britannica ceased print production in 2012. But World Book lives on. The only official sales outlet is the company's website.
How do you get rid of an encyclopedia set?
There are plenty of other places that would love to take the encyclopedias off your hands. Try boxing up your encyclopedias and dropping them off at a local used bookstore. If you're looking for a more purposeful use for your old encyclopedias, try local schools and libraries.
Is there a market for encyclopedias?
Once the first set of books required in any home library, Encyclopedia Britannica has long since been superseded by the internet. But rather extraordinarily there is still a market for it, as Octavia Pollock finds out.
Is there any reason to keep old encyclopedias?
Rather than toss them in the trash, you can seek opportunities to make money (or at least get rid of them for free) by donating your old encyclopedias. And, of course, there is a third option: you can hold on to your encyclopedias in the hopes they'll become more collectible and valuable over time.
Are old encyclopedia sets worth anything?
And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets aren't worth much at all. James Beattie, of Books Appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. He says the vast majority of encyclopedia sets carry retail values of less than $75.