How much would you pay?

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    How much would you pay?

     

    For a book written by a man who pretty much mastered and bred your breed to be what it is today?

    Yikes, I found Colby's Book of the American Pit Bull Terrier written by him and Diane Jessup that is for sale for .......yikes....$137.

    BUT, not only would I love to have it just because, I know my Dad, a true hog dog man would love to have it as well.

    I'm just really not the kind of person who gets wrapped up in material things, I really only want to read it but oh this is a toughie.

    Its obvioulsy a highly coveted book in my circle of APBT fanciers.......help!

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    How about you buy the book and then charge a small fee (say $5) to loan it out ... only to people you know and trust of course. Smile

    Joyce

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    fuzzy_dogs_mom
    How about you buy the book and then charge a small fee (say $5) to loan it out ... only to people you know and trust of course. Smile

     

    Good Idea! I also did an ebay search for you for the book and found one Used for sale for $75 (no bids yet). ;) I also say if you really really want it, get it.
     

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    I saw that one on ebay but the seller dosnt have any feedback and that freaks me out, LOL
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    AuroraLove
    I saw that one on ebay but the seller dosnt have any feedback and that freaks me out, LOL

     

    Oh, I didn't see that, but yeah, I don't like that either so I dont blame you. 

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    nothing. Pretty much all the info you ever wanted to know is available either free or for a much smaller fee than that.

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    Jewille, not at all, LOL. First hand accounts from the #1 top game-man and how he went about selective breeding, culling and temperments testing so as not to have man biters cannot be found anyhwere.

    And just as a disclaimer.....In no way shapre or form do I support what went on in those days. However history is history and nothing has came about without a darkisde. I just wonder how he justified what he did and what his thinking process was and what his goal was.

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    I found a couple of copies in the United Kingdom - $61 (slight mark to page edges o/w virtually brand new) and $81.23 (new condition), but you would have to pay shipping to the U.S., of course.

    Shipping is $9.87 - $14.71 depending on which book and how fast you want it.

    I'll email you the URL.

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    In my breed, the coveted book is Veronica Tudor-Williams' book on basenjis.  There are 3 editions, all are out of print and sell for a pretty penny or two.Moon  So they are hard to find.  However, I'm a book junkie and love to go to used book stores.  I found one at a large used book store years ago (and a couple of other basenji books).  It was $10 and autographed by the author.  I think I was shaking as I went up to the cashier; I felt like I was stealing it since at that time, value was closer to $70 w/o the autograph.  Boy, that was a good day. 

    You can always get the book and sell it again.  Usually these books hold their value.

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    I paid $128.00 for a copy by Hawley on RRS It was a steal!!  After you read it you can donate it to an auction and get a heack of a tax right off :0)

    Bonita of Bwana

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    If it is something that you love and you can afford it, go for it
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    ABasenji, thanks for that!

     

    Also I'm lad to know I'm not the only crazy one, LOL. I am a book nut to say the least!

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     Check Powells.com.  It is a HUGE new/used booke store in Portland.  it covers and entire city block (no, I am NOT exaggerating!).  They often have better prices than other places.  Also check alibris.com.

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    Go for it!  I know lots of people who spend money for out of print books, nothing wrong with it if you can afford it and will enjoy it for a long time!

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    A few sellers on Amazon Marketplace have it for around $107:

     

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/079382091X/ref=dp_olp_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1209863555&sr=8-1