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> HERITAGE - Sell BooksHeritage Auctions, The World's Largest Collectibles Auctioneer, is a rare book auction house, established in 1976 with offices around the world.
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> CHRISTIE'S - Sell BooksChristie's is another rare book auctioneer who's been around a long time. They reportedly had their first sale in 1766.
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> SOTHEBY'S - Sell BooksSotheby’s, was established in 1744 and is one of the world’s oldest auction houses with 90 locations in 40 countries.
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> BONHAMS - Sell BooksBonhams, founded in 1793, is another of the world’s oldest and largest auctioneers of rare books.
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> RR - Sell BooksRR Auctions has hosted over 600 sales since its inception in 1976 and is often featured by media outlets for their rare collectible auctions.
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> WEISS - Sell BooksPhilip Weiss Auctions was founded by Phil Weiss, a regarded Antiques Roadshow appraiser specializing in collectibles.
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> HAKE'S - Sell BooksHake's Auctions started in an apartment in 1967 and grew to become a premier source for collectors of popular culture collectibles and books.
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> MORPHY - Sell BooksMorphy Auctions, founded in 1997, has set auction records, in many categories, while attracting a global following of buyers for rare books.
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INFO > Live Auctioneers - Book SellersLive Auctioneers founded in 2002, is an auction platform tracking selling prices at thousands of specialty venues in over 50 countries. Many, are used used by top buyers and sellers globally. Most of the venues they track offer fast free ballpark appraisals and selling advice. And, it's fairly easy to find them with these steps. |
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INFO > Antiques Roadshow - Book VenuesAntiques Roadshow - As a long running PBS television series, Antiques Roadshow gathers many of the worlds top appraisers under one roof, to film episodes. Attending their event could be compared to attending a Super Bowl of free appraisals.
But, you don't need to attend an event to get free selling guidance from venues represented by their appraisers. Because you can contact consignment venues directly. Using the appraiser directory listed on the Antiques Roadshow website... How It Works |
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ABOUT // The Seller List
Generally, book sellers on this page are consignment venues handling holy grail headliners. Rare items, making news by fetching high-prices.
Many, have also made news by helping people discover holy grail finds in a wide variety of book categories.
They have high standards for types of books they can sell to their clientele.
However, they often help you find out if your book meets those standards, by providing free research tools and examples.
Do Your Research, Before Contacting Them
Using free research tools before seeking appraisals, can make a big difference to your bottom line financially.
This free guide helps walk you through basic steps:
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A-Z Sellers GuideGet Top Dollar - Use fast free tools to find reputable specialist fetching top prices, for most items in minutes. |
The guide helps find and compare ballpark values, selling prices, fees and customer reviews from several venues you're considering. Before committing to a consignment agreement.
Doesn't Have To Be A Holy Grail To Be Valuable
If you don't have a holy grail, an item may still be valuable. Even if it doesn't meet a top auctioneers standards.
- According to an eBay study, U.S. households can find $4,000 (on average) in salable items laying around their home.
Sometimes your best resale option is finding reputable specialist in venues nearby, who also offer free appraisals.
Many are found online by country or ZIP code, by using free resources found here.
Your research helps you determine if it's worth your time to sell through a top venue, local consignment shop, or on your own (online).
Keep In Mind
This list is not an endorsement of any particular venue.
- This list is meant to be illustrative not comprehensive. You may find the best venues for your item(s), come from research on the reputable specialist page.
- Experts recommend that you always do your research and check appraiser qualifications and venue customer ratings before using their service. Then get several estimates to compare.
- Free appraisal offers are generally ballpark auction values. While they may be helpful for finding valuable items, they are not suitable for insurance or estate settlement purposes.
- If you're selling, the selling guide can help find the best venues for most items.
Last Update
Venue list was last updated 10/21/22. If you find broken links or need help, contact us.
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