What We Buy We are always very interested in looking at books within categories such as History, Philosophy, Criticism, (Literary) Fiction, SF/Fantasy/Mystery, Drama, Poetry, Art, Craft, Language, Folklore, Regional Interest, Natural History, Sociology, Archaeology, Anthropology, Religion, Metaphysical/Occult etc....Generally, the more scholarly, specialized, or esoteric, the better. We try to carry those things which are difficult to find elsewhere.
Books must be in very good to excellent condition. We do not consider 'pocket' paperbacks unless they are literary or historical classics, or genre work like SF or mystery, and we are selective with genre fiction.
In addition, we are interested in graphic novels (not individual comics), manga, or any other obscure trade comics.
OUR BUYING HOURS
Wed.- Fri.: 12:30 PM - 7 PM
Sat.: 10:30 AM - 7 PM
If you cannot make it in at these times, you may leave your books with us to be reviewed and we can call you with our decisions the next day. Books left with us longer than 48 hours without communication will automatically be donated to the book fair.
For lots of more than four large boxes: please call 314-771-7150 to schedule an appointment with owner Walter Morris. For lots of more than 250 books in categories of interest, a house call is possible.
BOOKS WE DO NOT BUY
Popular Fiction (King, Grisham, Clancy, Steele, etc.)
Encyclopedias
Textbooks
Self-Help/Pop Psychology/Inspirational
Ex-Library Books (unless of exceptional interest)
Computer Books
Book Club Books
Reader's Digest Books
Romance
Westerns
Magazines
Abridged/Condensed Books
Books with Highlighting/Underlining
Books with Odors of Any Kind
BUYING CDs
CD buying hours are the same as book buying hours. We carry a variety of musical styles. What we buy is often determined by what we already have in stock, and by condition. CDs must be free of scratches, dings, pits, cracks, or dirt, and be in jewel cases, with their accompanying inserts. Under no circumstances will we buy CDs out of cases, in personal CD carriers, or with library markings.
