[Michlib-l] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros edition worth $250 - $300

[Paul McCann]

Hi Beverly, 

I agree with John's mention that the library markings decrease the value. The Library would not get that much through reputable book dealers if you decided to pull/sell/replace it. An unkowing soul might buy inappropriately priced item during this frenzy. Unfortunately, people interested in stealing/not returning/reselling are probably more enticed by the headlines of how much a first edition is worth and don't know much about book valuation...they just want to flip it on ebay, so it could disappear. We have come across this a few times over the years. I generally let the chips fall where they will and keep these in circulation and replace them if they disappear. If circ to cost gets down to around $1 per borrow or lower, I'd say it's a wash if its lost. 

Hope that helps a little, 
Paul 



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Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2024 12:36:45 PM 
Subject: [Michlib-l] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros edition worth $250 - $300 

A patron just informed us that the first edition of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (the text block is black with white dragons. ISBN: 9781649374042) 
is a collectible and people are paying up to $300 for it. What do you do in situations like this? 
Thank you for your opinion. 
Bev 



Beverly Dear, Director 

Sanilac District Library 

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PO Box 525 

Port Sanilac, MI 48469 

Phone: 810.622.8623 

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