posted on December 6, 2002 02:25:22 PM new
I have a 240-page softcover book, a sort of travel guide-type thing from Santo Domingo that is most likely from the 50s, possibly 60's. It has a red/black/white Marlboro Man ad, color La Habanera cigar ad and a color Bohemia beer ad. Old tobacco and alcohol ads do okay on eBay, some better than okay, but I don't know what to do. Should I take it apart for the ads, or try to sell it whole? If I should take it apart, what would be the best way to do that without damaging any of the pages? If I try to sell it whole, what would be the best way to list it?
Thanks in advance for your opinions and suggestions.
posted on December 6, 2002 03:34:15 PM new
I guess I am a purist. I would keep it whole, open it up & take a few pics of the most interesting ads & try to sell it in one piece. I really hate to see things destroyed purely for the dollars.
posted on December 6, 2002 11:39:02 PM new
Normally, I'd agree that you should keep it intact. But a travel-guide type book, unless it's a real stunner or by a well-known author, probably isn't going to sell IMHO, so in this case I'd probably cut it up.
posted on December 7, 2002 10:24:41 AM new
Reasearch ebay listings and see how those sellers do it. Usually, selling it as a whole will make you more money, just make sure to put special emphasis on the ads within and not the book.
Cutting the ads you may want to use a very sharp razor.
