Trading in recycled thought.
Occasionally dealing in the rare original thought.
1. The Captain buys science fiction, fantasy, Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew and horror books in nearly any condition. He also buys softbound or hardbound graphic novels, if in superb condition. He occasionally buys pulp fiction, (condition matters). The Captain does not buy comic books.
2. Dungeon's and Dragons. Yes, the Captain buys all versions and editions of the books and associated items concerning Dungeons and Dragons in any condition and edition (condition and edition truly matters for payout).
3. Some items have potential value such as comic books and certain magazines.
a. The Captain is currently not buying comic books but will accept donated comic books in any condition.
b. The Captain normally does not buy magazines. [Link to article about: "What to do with Magazines" is below.]
A few exceptions to the "no magazines rule" are the following:
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The Captain is interested in seeing an original: Collier's January 19, 1924. It is the first publication of the short story by Richard Connell, The Most Dangerous Game.
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The Captain is interested in seeing an original: November 1936 Fortnightly Magazine (published in London.) George Orwell's essay "Bookshop Memories" was first published in that edition of Fortnightly.
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The Captain is interested in seeing an original: 1944 Infantry Journal. It contains an abridged version of the U.S. Army's first translation of Rommel's 1937 Book Infanterie Greift An {Infantry Attacks}. (The U.S. Army's English translation was published in book form in 1943.) The original books in German and English [reportedly had a positive and substantial impact upon General George Patton's tactical knowledge]. The books are a bit more interesting than the magazine for the Captain.
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The Captain buys Dragon Magazines published by Tactical Studies Rules (TSR). (Condition matters).
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The Captain is interested in seeing an original: April 1955 Muscle Builder Magazine due to its portrayal of George F. Jowett by Charles Smith. [Link to George F. Jowett Mysteries is below.]
c. No musical recordings: "records/LPs/Cassettes/8 Tracs". Exceptions are if a book was published and it came with a 45 record... etc...
d. No VHS, DVD movies. (No cassette tapes). Exceptions are a book was published and a CD / DVD or other media came with the book.
f. Captain's Book Shoppe LLC will not buy textbooks.
4. The Captain's Book Shoppe LLC sells all genre of used fiction and non-fiction, therefore the Captain maybe interested in acquiring your books. Book condition is a critical factor.
5. The Book Shoppe accepts book donations during normal store hours. Captain's Book Shoppe LLC does not provide a written monetary valuation of the donated books. (Appraisals are invalid, if the appraiser had a financial interest in the items.)
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