Easton Book pricing
I have been collecting Easton Press books for about a year and a half now. I’m down to needing only a few more, of which most are a little harder to find on auction and/or have high prices for sale now. One example is Count of Monte Cristo, which I see a number of sealed copies for anywhere from $135-$175. Then, recently I visited Easton’s website and found that they are currently offering the Count for $89.99. Is there some difference with these newer copies and the ones people are trying to sell on EBay? Thanks
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wilmcb-727
OP3 years agoI actually did ask a couple of them. Asking nicely if there was a difference in quality between older copies and new ones I saw on Easton’s website. I get no answers once I mention new copies availability. So, I thought I would try asking/informing other potential buyers to maybe beware of paying exorbitant prices on items seemingly hard to find.
lux-libri
·3 years agoNo difference except for the price. Unlike Franklin Library, the quality of Easton seems to have been consistent over the years. I see some overpriced Easton listings claiming they are the 1st Easton edition, but there's no way to identify the printings as far as I know. As you're well aware, condition is the primary concern for Easton collectors. I would do what you have probably been doing -- buy the best copy at the best price.
wilmcb-727
OP3 years agoThanks, appreciate the feedback. I have bought some Franklin books also, but only ones that are pre 1980s as there quality is comparable to Franklin.
Yes, one buyer told me to beware of con men claiming to have first editions. But he then didn’t reply when I asked what the difference was between his “new sealed†Dracula for $139, and the one on Easton for $89.
maxine*j
·3 years agoThe difference: Easton is the publisher, selling directly to you, with no middleman. The seller, as a middleman, had to purchase the book for resale. Maybe he paid $89 for it from Easton, or perhaps he paid less from some other source, or possibly he paid more. In any event, he priced it at $139 because he feels he has to get that much to make it worth his while to offer it for sale at all.
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maxine*j
·3 years agoAnd a "First Easton Edition" is hardly a first edition of the book.
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·3 years agoI wouldn’t know, why not ask the sellers?