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Hi guys, I just wanted to tell you that it pays to check Amazon periodically. I just out of curiosity checked and they had a new copy of War Baby vol. 1 for $69.99. Needless to say, I bought it. The last time I looked about 3 weeks ago, the cheapest one was around $125 - $140. :cool:
why is this book,so expensive? limited production? out of print? really,if it was in demand enough,they would reprint it
Advanced Book Exchange has 4 for $67.00 to $150.00
The Scott Duff website has them for $69.95 and free shipping.
That's about the current price give or take a few dollars and worth every cent in my opinion. Free shipping is a bonus.Quote:
Originally Posted by davem
Great Book. Well worth the $69.95. The aftermarket prices on abe.com and Amazon are just what the various sellers feel like asking and vary wildly. Kind of like Gunbroker :). I bet that some of the rare books on abe.com are humped, too, especially the ones that allegedly have handwritten dedications by Mark Twain and so forth.
How many editions are there of this book since it's first edition?
I see the book available at every gun show I go to at about $70. I remember my first edition was $39.95. When I bought it I thought it was costly, but worth it. And still worth it at $70. When out of print it will go up just like the Cole knife books.
So Larry, where is the next book?
He's working on it.
I know I'm breaking a rule by reviving an old post, but figured Jim might already have War Baby III. I've been reading a thread on the CMP Forum, and see that it's now available from the publisher (same one). Anyone here have any comments on the book yet? I'm going to look for it at the next Portand gun show I attend. :cheers: - BobQuote:
Originally Posted by JimF4M1s
War Baby Vol.3 is for sale at the Collector Grade website. $149.95 shipped. I just placed my order. It is described as 900+ pages with new and additional info to the first two volumes. Sounds like it will be very good. John
Got my copy of War Baby III today and it is better than I expected called Mr. Ruth and tried to convince him to raise the price, $149.00 is way to cheap for the information in the book. I suggested a msrp of $500.00 even at that price it would be a bargain!
That has nothing to do with the books value! His effort is worth more than the asking price. He put years of reseach into a project that warrants more monetary gain than he will receive.
War Baby M1 Carbine NEW Vol 3 Rifle Military Complete History $129.95 on EBay. I forget how to do the link but this is the item number 151019290863
The best price I could find online for this book last week when I ordered a copy on Amazon was $149.99 shipped.
Yes Bob, I have one. Many carbine guys have been waiting a long time for this to come out. I'm not disappointed, I like it a lot. Just a note. It wouldn't be my first War Baby book if I was just starting out. After the table of contents it continues the WB series starting at page 849 and goes to page 1757. If you have the first two, I would say it is a must have book. In my opinion, the War Baby series, is the best out there on the M1 Carbine.Quote:
Originally Posted by USGI
Over 900 pages would be the reason for the price. To me, it is well worth the cost. A few errors, sure. To be expected with all books.
I got mine off ebay. $129.95 with $6.52 shipping. Two day delivery from time of order. Well packed. I have ordered from this seller before with the same service.
War Baby M1 Carbine New Vol 3 Rifle Military Complete History Huge Gun Book | eBay
$6.52 for shipping vs. $35 just for gas (round trip) to the gunshow. Of course I'm going to go to the gunshow! Thanks, Jim. You meant 300 pages though, right? - Bob
No Bob, that was a typo on my part. It is 849 and goes to page 1757, not 1157. Over 900 pages.
For me $6.52 shipping is less then tax of $11.37 at our 8.75% rate if bought local. Not that five bucks matters either way.
I picked my copy at a Portland gunshow yesterday for $120 - can't wait to dig into it. - Bob