Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

How can I find out the value of a set of dated encyclopedias?

Pamela from Brooklyn, NY

Answers:

Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

I doubt that they're worth any money. People can use the internet now to find things they want to know. Maybe you can try a book store that deals in old books for an estimate. But I wouldn't get my hopes up about it.

Good luck. (12/04/2008)

By Carol in PA

Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

I work in a thrift shop and we often have old encyclopedias donated. We can barely give them away. People sometimes buy them for 20 cents each to cut up for school projects or art. Sorry, but unless you have a rare early or first edition, I would say they are worthless.

Brenda in Oz
(12/04/2008)

By Brenda Norrish

Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

My family owns a book business online and to find the value of most of our books we go to:
bookfinder.com and type in the title of the book. It will come up with how many people are selling it, and what they are selling it for. This always helps us get an estimate of what it's worth. I hope this helps.

Blessings, Abby (12/05/2008)

By Abby Bedford

Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

Someone had a set of encyclopedias on "Antiques Roadshow" TV show not long ago. The dealer told the person that his set of hopefuls were not worth more than what you might get for them at a yard sale. Sorry to say. (12/05/2008)

By badwater