How do you value books?

[Miss.September]

Even though I've worked in books for years, pre Mummy days, I've never really known where to go to get books valued. I have a few special first editions and I'm curious as to their worth.

Any suggestions would be wonderful, thanks.

[Roryrory]

I'd try Kay Craddocks in Collins Street?

[Kazbah]

I usually start on eBay to get a broad idea ...

[Miss.September]

Thanks ladies

[Bathsheba]

I used to work for an Antiquarian Book store in Perth... she valued books all the time. I'd Google "antiquarian, books, Melbourne".

[Miss.September]

Do they have to be old books to be valued by an antiquarian? The books I want valued are a set of hardcover Tomorrow When The War Began series, all signed by John Marsden, all with dust jackets, and I have three first edition Harry Potters.

[Bathsheba]

Not sure how old they have to be. We sold books that were out of print... I think that was the main criteria... They certainly weren't all old though. Maybe just give someone a call. Let us know how it goes!

[Miss.September]

I contacted Kay Craddock's but they said they don't do it, and put me onto Grant's Bookshop in Prahran, so waiting to hear from them.