Since I added positively to the thread about self-promotion I thought I might do a bit.

I specialise in selling second-hand folk books. (I also do a few vinyl records but I do not buy vinyl nowadays). If you are looking for an immaculate copy of all four volumes of Bronson's Traditional Tunes to the Child Ballads then I have to tell you these will come expensive. I also have to tell you I can sell all I can get my hands on even at my prices!!

I try and sell around the median price off all sorts of second-hand lists but especially addall and ABE. Since reputation is everything in this business I only deal fairly. Many will testify to that. I buy at half those prices and that is standard for the trade. I sell via emailed lists and at festivals. Feel free to send your email address and I will ensure you are on the next list.

I rarely buy off ebay usually there is little margin in it for me so go for it, though I often see people paying daft prices on there when they could get them off me far less expensively. Good if you are selling.

I have a (badly out of date) website at www.collectorsfolk.co.uk and people can PM me here.

Virtually every single book over the past five years I have sold has gone to a singer or musician and my advice comes for free.

Anyone is welcome to visit my home in Sheffield to use the books for research under no obligation.

BUT NB - I only do folk music, folk song, folklore and folklife. So don't ask me about Agatha Christie. (Though my daughter collects Tom Adams covers......)

Dave Eyre