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I've had great success with visiting estate sales. So often, the surviving family members place little value on "old books," and they are often sold by the box load for a paltry sum.
Judy, Lifeline also hold regular bookfairs in Sydney. My local Vinnies store http://www.vinnies.org.au/vinnies-centres-national?link=192 has a great book section where I often pick up bargains too.
I've had great success with visiting estate sales. So often, the surviving family members place little value on "old books," and they are often sold by the box load for a paltry sum.
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ReplyDeleteLifeline also hold regular bookfairs in Sydney. My local Vinnies store http://www.vinnies.org.au/vinnies-centres-national?link=192 has a great book section where I often pick up bargains too.
I hoped someone would offer tips for other towns and cities, so thanks very much for your comment, Jill.
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