[vthobby]

I would agree with the "soft" market as the previous 2 posters alluded to however, I have a sightly different take that has served me well. I have purchased signed books of celebrities or players that I like and for the cost of the book (the sig) is usually free if you are patient and do numerous searches. For example on Black Friday I bought a Jerry Rice signed book for $27 and an Elvis Costello signed book for $26.

The other thing is that if I was going to buy the book anyways to read, it is a no brainer for me.

I have sold some and although I have not made much, I typically always get what I paid back. After gently reading the book, I call that a win!

Profit angle......not so much. Enjoyability and a free read from time to time....very cool!

Peace and Mahalo, Mike

PS One of my most interesting in person book signings was with Reeve Lindbergh (daughter of Charles) and children's book author. She was fascinating, has a great auto, and an in person signed book was $20!