Huh. Last week a book I have was listed on Amazon for $185. This week? A little less than $4K

[Flaxbee]

and on Abe, there are two copies, one for almost $1,200 and one for almost $10K.

WTF? Really? Are there any knowledgeable book people out there who can tell me wtf is going on?

[NYC_SKP]

1. WTF kind of book is this, Flaxbee?

It must be pretty special!

[Flaxbee]

3. An art book from 1997. Softcover, which seems to be 5x more $$ than the hardcover.

Perhaps not many in circulation ...

[ConcernedCanuk]

2. There are many things we have that we have no idea of what they are worth.

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What may seem old and almost worthless, are coveted by others.

There are many collectors out there, with lots of $$, that will pay a fortune for that one or two books/whatever that will make their collection complete.

Keep watching . . .

CC

[Flaxbee]

4. It's a lovely book, an art book (without many photos - lol)

and in pristine condition.

Just strange.

I've seen another book that my husband has go from $650+ to $30. I think Amazon is full of speculators, but Abe Books usually has level-headed sellers..which is why I was startled.

[bluedigger]

5. Why is there a difference of 30% between Kelly Blue Book and Edmunds for my vehicle?

The value is what ever it's worth to you.

[Xyzse]

6. Might also be part of the algorithm that Amazon has

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110425/03522114026/infinite-loop-algorithmic-pricing-amazon-how-book-flies-cost-2369865593.shtml
They have an infinite loop algorithm that they may not have patched properly.

It is actually pretty cool.

[In_The_Wind]

7. We have an old limited edition book I'd love to sell. It's in perfect condition.