Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

How do I find out what an old encyclopedia set is worth if I should sell them? It is a complete set, in good condition.

By Julie Smith from MO

Answers:

Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

How old is your set? Unless it's very old, has a connection to a famous person, or is a first edition it probably has minimal value. No one wants encyclopedias now since anything can be looked up online. (01/18/2010)

By OliveOyl

Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

Donate the set to the Good Will or Salvation Army and ask for a receipt for a tax write-off. (01/18/2010)

By Marjorie

Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

I agree. It it's from the last 50 years it is of no particular value. You might be able to see it at a yard sale or for decorative purposes. You might be able to make lamps out of them, or some other craft project.(01/18/2010)

By pam munro

Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

• Call a used book seller.
• Look at comparable sets on eBay.

By Linda Kennedy

Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

My mom had some from the 80's and hers aren't worth anything after her searching around. You could donate them to a library. I don't know if they would take them off your hands otherwise you could use them for a craft like the previous post mentioned. (01/20/2010)

By Dana Hull

Finding the Value of an Encyclopedia Set

I've seen a project where someone drilled a small circular hole down through a stack of these books, then held them in place with a pole, to make an interesting end table. I suspect directions are available somewhere online. (01/21/2010)

By ChloeA