tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post4612975636995133539..comments2024-03-21T21:37:03.772-05:00Comments on Series Books for Girls: Strange Buyer QuestionsJennifer Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405593758228423001noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-63041184716769536952016-12-01T17:49:42.958-06:002016-12-01T17:49:42.958-06:00I think the reason for showing sample interior pag...I think the reason for showing sample interior pages (not specific) is to ascertain the usage within the book. Is there highlighting? Are there notations? Are the corners bent every few pages as markers? Is there spotting? Stickers or price tags? Stamping? Are there stains throughout? Are there acid stains from ephemera? Is the text still dark? Has there been silverfish damage? Mold? Coloring? Scanning random pages gives an overall view of the copy. The buyer can judge for themselves the overall condition. I think some serious collectors are afraid sellers aren't being honest with them or have been burned too many times by lying sellers. I know I have.<br /><br />When I hear the term light wear, it could be anything. It may be several turned down pages, it could be a broken spine, it could be cover cracks, coloring on 1 page, it could be writing on the cover or an owner's name, it could be anything. Classical book collectors need more information. They want to be able to decide if the light wear is what they are comfortable with or should like elsewhere or if the price seems reasonable for the damage.Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05097441437159417314noreply@blogger.com