Chubby, a lot of the books sold as "used" are, in actuality, what is known in the trade as "remaindered." These are books which were either returned by a dealer, or which the publisher is discontinuing for one reason or another.
The last "used" book I bought from Amazon was literally new in the box. The celephane wrap hadn't been removed. It was a retail $29.95 that I paid four bucks for.
Even with what are really used books, dealers tend to undergrade them, rather than overgrade. So a book listed as in "good" condition is more likely to be "very good" or even "excellent."
I never hesitate to buy used books from reputable sources.
Posted By: chubbyalaskagriz
Jun 19 # 22 of 244
Nice- I'll have to check it out, jglass. My fav Chinese cookbook is Barbara Tropp's "China Moon Cookbook".
Posted By: jglass
Jun 19 # 23 of 244
This book my friend got for me was used and from Amazon. It looks brand new. I was very pleased with it and best of all it was $10.
Posted By: chubbyalaskagriz
Jun 22 # 24 of 244
I have not read "A Redbird Christmas", Cathy, but it sounds great- I'll have to check it out. You shared a fine story about Fannie Flagg in a PM this morning that I have yet to reply to- I'll do that tonight- I promise! I love Fannie Flagg. "Fried Green Tomatos" is an absolute FAV of mine, both the movie (LOVE Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy and the whole cast!) and Fannie's book. I remember Fannie most from her appearances on the "Match Game" game show series back in the 70's... She's SUCH a hoot! Love her to death!
Posted By: Cook Chatty Cathy
Jun 23 # 25 of 244
Yes, she was a riot on MatchGame!!! I love her too! She is so talented, and grew up not too far from the area my family relocated to when we left Miami, Fl. We moved to Robertsdale, Alabama, and Fannie was from Foley, Alabama. Many of her books take place in Alabama, if you get a chance to read :"Daisy Fae and the Miracle Man" you will laugh til your tummy aches! She actually did do a cookbook on the recipes of the Whistle Stop cafe, I have never checked it out, although I should as I am one of her fans! I do not check out or purchase many cookbooks on Southern Cooking as I grew up on that and I usually look at the recipes and know them by heart already!!! LOL
