Alcoholics Anonymous Books - AA = $$ on eBay

What it is:

The Alcoholics Anonymous big book has been in print since 1939, and is now in its fourth edition. It is probably the most collected book on the planet. Surprised? Don't be. This book has helped millions of people reclaim their lives. Some just want a nice vintage copy for their bookshelf. Others try to collect a copy of each printing. Still others seek out specific printings for material that was later removed.

What to Look For:

Any printing of the first edition will make you money. Second edition copies make the grade up to the mid 1960s. There is also good demand for first printing copies of the third edition (1976). Copies in dust jackets command premium prices.

Selling Strategies:

Auction Title:

Just place the words "Alcoholics Anonymous", as well as the edition and printing.

Category:

Books > Nonfiction.
You could really put them anywhere and collectors will find them.

Pricing:

Start is low and let the fun begin! There is no need to practice defensive pricing here.

Highlights:

Some recent auction prices from eBay:

• $2000 for a first edition, 1st printing.
• $732 for a first edition, 10th printing in the jacket.
• $654 for a first edition, 3rd printing in poor condition.
• $547 for a first edition, 9th printing in the jacket.
• $483 for a first edition, 14th printing in the jacket.
  
• $460 for a first edition, 11th printing in the jacket.
• $460 for a first edition, 12th printing - NO jacket.
• $425 for a second edition, 1st printing in the jacket.
• $411 for a first edition, 14th printing - NO jacket.
• $180 for a second edition, 2nd printing - NO jacket.
• $88 for a third edition, 1st printing in the jacket.
• $76 for a second edition, 7th printing - NO jacket.
  

Ease of Shipping:

Pretty simple. Like and other valuable book, place it in a plastic bag to protect it from getting wet, then pack it in a good box with newsprint or foam peanuts.

Avoid:

Stay away from third edition copies, unless they are the first printing.

Target Selling Range (Profit Potential):

First edition copies will almost always sell for at least $300, with particularly nice or early copies going in the $500-$600 range. The second edition will range from about $75 to $300.

See For Yourself:

Go see for yourself on eBay. Click Here to see what AA books have been selling for.