Gotta Love eBay Messages

justafrog · 2013-09-04T22:41:50.000Z

I get a variety of these a few times each month, here's today's: I am wondering why this one paperback book is costing 24.75. There must be a mistake. If not, good luck on somebody actually buying it. Just wondering, Thanks What I would have liked to respond: Dear Time-Wasting Oxygen-Wasting Numbskull - Not everything remains at its original retail price forever. Some things actually go up in value! You might find this to be true of... wait... yes, everything you ever buy. Jump in a lake. My actual response: Thank you for your interest in our pricing. Many books, like other collectibles, actually have the ability to increase in value over time, depending on their availability, printing status, edition, cover art, condition, location, and many other factors. The book in question, a relatively scarce first printing with desirable cover art from a famous author back before she was famous, of which there are only four copies on eBay. Now, mine's the highest priced by $5, but that's because I'm awesome and I'll get that. :queen: