I think this is a wonderful idea, and a real practical use for this list.
Have at it.
kengano@advant.com
downstate illinois
1959 TR3A TS57756L
1959 Model 10 Sedan TBE9239LDLB
-----Original Message-----
From: Lou O. <setter@net.bluemoon.net>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, March 12, 1998 8:46 PM
Subject: Manuals & Used Bookstores
>
>I've been following the recent thread about one of the lister's searches of
>used bookstores and his later attempts to make his finds available to us
>all. I'm located in Upstate NY, close to the Canadian border, and find
>that there's a good deal of interest in lbc's in my area. I've looked for
>every manual I can get my hands on for my TR6. Automotive specialists
>always want top dollar. However, I find that non-auto specific used
>bookstores can often be a source of outstanding bargains. I rarely pay
>more than $10 for an item, and sometimes pay as little as $2. Examples
>include $10 for a pair of hardcover Haynes manuals covering the Morris
>Minor and the Mini, a $10 Bentley manual for the MGB (sorry), and a $10
>Haynes manual for the GT6 and Vitesse. I've passed over many, many more
>including manuals for the TR7 (Haynes), Fiat 850 (again, sorry), and the
>Jaguar XJ6.
>
>I'm sure there are hidden "gems" collecting dust on the shelves of old &
>used bookstores in most of our hometowns. My question is, how can we put
>these books in the hands of lbc owners who need them? I personally don't
>want to get into the mail order business. However, I would be glad to jot
>down any "finds" and then post them to the list along with the
>establishment's address and telephone number. These postings would be much
>like the "cars for sale" ads listers find in their local newspapers. If
>others did the same, perhaps we could put some of this out-of-print store
>inventory to good use. Is this a crazy idea? I welcome all comments.
>
>Lou Omel
>'75 TR6
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