This week I'm focusing on trying to find new homes for the rare books and manuscripts I have in stock. Let's see how I get on. To register for my 'Secret Histories' catalogue, click here: www.tomwayling.co.uk/register
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@dimitriwillems8735Ай бұрын
I know this is a books channel, but I really enjoy the videos where you also talk about the business side of things. It's such an interesting business that you run.
@tomwaylingАй бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! Was a little unsure about whether people would find this side interesting but I'm glad they do
@vulpinemachine12 сағат бұрын
@@tomwayling as a small business guy doing niche stuff myself I appreciate it.
@nidhishshivashankar488512 сағат бұрын
@@tomwaylingfor sure you will get a wider audience talking about business along side the books themselves
@PopeLandoАй бұрын
I've always fancied the quiet life of a bookshop owner. WHADDYA MEAN 15 HOUR DAYS??
@tomwaylingАй бұрын
Haha yeah it’s a lot of work!
@Anonyomus_commenter21 күн бұрын
In fairness it’s 15 hours at (mostly) your own pace and without nonsensical corporate regulations
@n.m.sh.870615 күн бұрын
It's also weekends and the busiest time is around holidays.
@mikeedmondson-sk8xtАй бұрын
I miss buying and selling books etc. To crippled these days, however, you have inspired me to give it ago again.
@rajramnarine123Ай бұрын
Never give up, Mike!
@fluxpistol360822 күн бұрын
Too*
@mikeedmondson-sk8xt21 күн бұрын
@@fluxpistol3608, Thanks*
@Anduz001Ай бұрын
I like Tom even more after this video. What a cool, hard working guy!
@klaire74Ай бұрын
Everything is so interesting, matching the book with its new owner. The two prayer books are exquisite. I hope they will have a new home soon. Thank you for sharing all this process with us!
@tomwaylingАй бұрын
I hope so too!
@aureaphilosАй бұрын
So Tom, you've now got me looking through some of the books I've purchased, received, or collected over the years, and one that is relevant to today's video is my copy of The Silmarillion. I bought this copy during my senior year in high school, 1977, and it's a First Printing of the First American Edition from Houghton Mifflin Company. JRR had died 3 years earlier, this was Christopher's first publication as editor, and since I was already a big Tolkien fan, I grabbed the hard-copy version for $10.95. The dust jacket is well worn, and there are some spots where the corners of the binding have worn, but it is a well-loved book. I took it from Vermont to South Dakota for grad school, to France for more grad school, and back home to Vermont. I've read it many times, and now my daughter is reading it.
@mattys1467Ай бұрын
A fascinating insight, thank you for being willing to share with us
@kurjan1Ай бұрын
Thank you for this insight. Something that strikes me; you in the UK and also our friends in the US have such a long and rich pool of books from which to draw your stock from. The challenge I have observed here in Australia is that relating to new books, we forever have imported nothing but garbage. Very few first editions, very few limited or special editions etc etc... When you go book hunting there simply isn't anything of value. Having said that, there are book collectors like myself who do purchase a lot from the UK and US. These people do have amazing collections, however when you understand the enormous cost of shipping these books to Australia, the dilemma then becomes when trying to buy the books, they want their $150 -$200+ back to cover the shipping. It makes for a difficult dynamic which I am trying to wrap my head around how a rare book dealer would work here. Don't misunderstand, there are book dealers here, but when you examine the pricing, the sellers must have been absolutely roasted on price. It is my opinion, if sellers are being so burned, it can in no way be positive overall for the hobby of book collecting in Australia.!?
@llywrch7116Ай бұрын
You could do similar to what book collectors in earlier days used to do: go traveling abroad with an extra suitcase to fill with your purchases. But yeah, even being in the US & buying books from Europe, the cost of shipping can be steep. Discouragingly steep.
@robertawalsh2995Ай бұрын
I feel your pain! I admire several authors who were published in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Back in the day, the problem was finding what I wanted in paper catalogs but I could buy nearly anything I could find. Now, I can find wonderful things online but I can no longer buy whatever I want because the cost of shipping can be as much as10 times the price of the book. ☹
@bradleychamberlinАй бұрын
Love this video and the long-form style: would love to see more similar content in the future!
@tomwaylingАй бұрын
Thanks so much! I worry about this kind of video being too rambling, so I'm glad people still enjoy it!
@peterlawson8563Ай бұрын
It’s always fascinating to see behind the curtain, Tom. I have a copy of the LotR in that edition 😊
@mattyipad47883 күн бұрын
I must admit I’m not a book person, but your passion for them is what draws me into your videos
@mookrageАй бұрын
Well well well. Saw your video on the history of western philosophy. Got a 1st edition with war office map for a good price. Thought id sell it on.....but it smelt like a book should so im keeping it! You, sir, are my guru
@orzelgryfАй бұрын
I'm just checking your online shop. Those Christie books look cool :D Anything in them worthy a little shorty short video? I love Agatha's novels :D
@maryannec.moravec628926 күн бұрын
Wonderful information enthusiastically delivered Thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks
@jusatinАй бұрын
These are my favourite videos. Thank you for being so open about this fascinating business, cannot wait for more!
@cesargonzalez1804Ай бұрын
I am an English major and this channel is everything thing I need! Thank you go these videos ❤
@lebronzejamesАй бұрын
Your easily one of my favourite people on here. Like Anton Petrov is for space you are for books my friend much love from Canada. ♡
@roadrunnercrazyАй бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing the business side of bookselling. Some of us are figuring it out as we go and don't have a savvy dad to talk it over with. 🙂
@Pappajb26Ай бұрын
Great video as usual,can you do a video on how you prepare and pack your books for posting.
@aadamtxАй бұрын
I know you're still young in terms of a business, but have you noticed any fluctuations in buying or selling yet? At our large used bookstore here in the States, we know that December is a big sales month, and now April will see an annual Book Crawl - visits by potential buyers to about fifteen or so independent bookstores (new and used) in the Houston area. Weekends are always better for sales than Monday/Tuesday. And further on the business side of things, are you required for tax purposes to do an annual inventory? That's a requirement over here. I'll be in Oxford hitting the shops in about two weeks, but I focus on US authors - so no stepping on your toes. ;-)
@hyper2382Ай бұрын
Damn thats cool underrated profession
@romac9516Ай бұрын
Fascinating, just stumbled on the channel, looking forward to following along :)
@tjchatgptgoatАй бұрын
It breaks my heart that you have to sell your books but This channel has become my new addiction! What an amazing escape during the middle of a day - much love from New Orleans.
@orphu88Ай бұрын
I love this so much! I could watch you talk about your work forever. I work in a used bookstore, but we don't deal with many antiquarian books, so this is fascinating. I'm going to check out your website and possibly treat myself to an early birthday present.😊
@paulhunt989015 күн бұрын
Love books. Love bookshops. Loved this! Thank you.
@timwarren7403Ай бұрын
A great video; thanks, Tom. You work so very hard to build your business, and I'm rooting for your success. Thanks for putting out all this content, very interesting.
@alexkerridgeАй бұрын
Great video as always!
@tonypickles2389Ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you
@General_readerАй бұрын
My question is, when is the coffee made?
@JP-ik3hrАй бұрын
Endlessly interesting as always!
@definitelynotvjАй бұрын
discovered your shorts in Facebook, now I'm here. I really love old books too! Th xx
@MaxVolumeHDАй бұрын
That dust jacket map is so cool. Wish I could consider spending such money
@wilfredruffian5002Ай бұрын
Best of luck,keep at it.
@otakunemesis34Ай бұрын
You give me hope, thank you good sir.
@nathdan08Ай бұрын
Interesting stuff, love it mate, keep them coming! :)
@rolay50429 күн бұрын
I really enjoy listening to you calm and nice voice. It is a great combination with interesting content and a good voice :)
@bradykelso868210 күн бұрын
Wonderful video. Wishing you all the best with your bookselling!
@angelawesneski5029Ай бұрын
I love these videos! So fun!
@jajesseeАй бұрын
Thanks!
@tomwaylingАй бұрын
Thank you!
@darger3Ай бұрын
Love this format.
@heather333Ай бұрын
I loved this vlog. So interesting.
@yasinconcepts5235Ай бұрын
This is a great channel, thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Could you do a bookshelf tour, also would like to see more of the Arabic books you get, even if they sell quickly.
@The_memory_be_greenАй бұрын
this type of video is awesome, loved it.
@archieyoji3806Ай бұрын
Thats a nice amount of money for a week!
@kaeligraceАй бұрын
Thank you for sharing this side of the business! Really neat to watch! I collect, buy, and sell vintage girls’ toys and while they aren’t worth nearly as much as your books (for the most part, anyway), it’s pretty cool to see the similarities. I thrift all the time for toys but I’ll definitely be checking the book section when I’m out now!
@SF-ru3lpАй бұрын
Very interesting video, Thomas. You are a great antique bookseller! (Imo!) Best regards. G Ire
@LauraGraceWriter29 күн бұрын
Love this kind of video Tom! I'd also really love to get an idea of the net profit you make selling books - maybe you wouldn't want to share that on individual books but perhaps you could do a weekly or monthly net total sometime to give us an idea?
@Dmitrij-nl3sc11 күн бұрын
Good idea.
@francisnowak11Ай бұрын
What is the craziest find vs what you sold it for?
@paulcheney363619 күн бұрын
Thats a beautiful copy of The Lord of the Rings I would love to visit your shop Best wishes
@Kuchi-e_woodblocksАй бұрын
I was actually very curious before you posted this video, but it seems apropos now. You being a collector of rare books and owning a business selling the same items you collect, how do you keep from selling your more prized possessions when you need to refill the coffers? This is one thing I’ve always struggled with! I always have items I could easily sell, but those are typically the same items I cherish the most.
@willmcconnellsimpson141124 күн бұрын
I’d be interested to know profit as well as revenue, as well as how you source/choose books to sell.
@stevena9384Ай бұрын
Did I listen to this whole video in the background while on a mental health walk? Yes, yes I did. Question if I may: Would you be willing to say how much the cost of the books were to get the 4135? Not individually but your total cost. I know there’s many more expenses related to time and processing and shipping and everything else, but just a rough idea of what your initial outlay was. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻
@darthkarrАй бұрын
Do you happen to know anypone who has a original david day tolkein besitary for sale. Remebr a old friend has his dads old copy and the art in it was just beautiful. Espcially the full 2 page map of Arda, but all the modern ones dont seem to have alot of what i remember from the book.
@tomwaylingАй бұрын
Yes, I do! I've just added a first edition of it to my website so you can buy it if you like. Use the code ARDA for a little discount. Tom. - www.tomwayling.co.uk/product-page/a-tolkien-bestiary
@Dave_SАй бұрын
The deluxe edition of the Hobbit still seems like it's up for sale on your website - did you have two copies?
@tomwaylingАй бұрын
Yes - the second copy came later in the week so didn't make the video!
@klausolekristiansen296025 күн бұрын
14:05 IKEA's Billy bookcase. How do they keep the hinges from damaging the books? I have a piece of cardboard at each end of every shelf with a hinge.
@Keeping_IT_SimpleАй бұрын
Loving this beneath the covers of a rare books bookseller series!! Did your final total £4135 include the cost of the books you purchased during the week ?
@davejackson9601Ай бұрын
Hey Tom, could you tell me why some red dustwrappers on books fade? In my collection I have some that have faded over time and some that the colour has remained perfect. Some of the ones that have faded are newer than the ones that haven't.
@louishej836428 күн бұрын
Curious about how much you spent on the books you sold, would be fun to see as well.
@oz_jonesАй бұрын
Do you use a specific program to catalogue your books or just a spreadsheet? I have been looking into one for my own home library.
@KiwiExpressCreamАй бұрын
I use an app on my phone called CLZ Books which is brilliant. You have to pay an annual subscription of I think it's about £13 but it's easy to use, brilliant search for adding books to your collection, and it backs up to the cloud for you as part of your subscription. Can't recommend it enough.
@tomwaylingАй бұрын
I use a British programme called Bookseller, but as the name suggests its geared more towards dealers than private collectors. A spreadsheet can do a lot of what one needs to record though!
@DivigАй бұрын
Now reduce that income with your buying price for the books, rent and some sort of salary... I envy you for working with what you love, so I really hope that it pays the bills. 😊
@MorganInFormАй бұрын
Off topic but really nice wrist watch! What kind is it and do you collect watches?
@KiwiExpressCreamАй бұрын
Brilliant video Tom, really enjoyed it. Being self-employed can be tough so I hope you are able to strike a good work/life balance.
@tomwaylingАй бұрын
Hoping I can eventually!
@potterendergaming533512 сағат бұрын
I found a 1986 deluxe edition of the hobbit nearly excellent condition in a charity shop for £250 is that good price?
@MaxVolumeHDАй бұрын
Clarkson's Farm is brilliant. Love it
@yurkshireladАй бұрын
How would someone know if the books they have are worth more than a tenner?
@HairySandАй бұрын
Is this gross or net profits?
@ArjibiАй бұрын
I look at you and wonder's that if you're chill twin of Tom Nicholas
@DemonOFSMАй бұрын
What books I will not sell for any money in your collection, or if you finds them?
@folkertdejong6974Ай бұрын
Do you ever get a book you’re sure will sell, but doesn’t, or a book a surely wón’t sell because it’s… well, yours to keep?
@e-artemas7295Ай бұрын
Hey I’ve been trying to reach you. I have the George Elliot works collection but it’s an older edition. If you’d like to take a look at them let me know. Cheers
@GuardianMehmedАй бұрын
do you read them before selling
@tomwaylingАй бұрын
Many of them are books I’ve read before, but I’d go bankrupt if I read every book that passes through
@arthur.boeken29 күн бұрын
as if this is a normal week.. you recorded liquidation week for the video title amiright?