Price (or purchase) with confidence. This 6-page printable walks you from edition details and condition grading to SOLD comps and a clear pricing plan—so buyers avoid overpaying and sellers set fair, market-based prices. Works in a binder or on a tablet.
Who It’s For
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Buyers/Collectors: Verify edition/printing, spot condition issues quickly, and sanity-check asking prices with real SOLD comps before you buy.
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Sellers/Resellers: Standardize grading, document edition points and provenance, and turn research into retail vs. quick-sale pricing you can list today.
Quick Specs
∙ Item Type: Digital printable (PDF)
∙ Size: US Letter 8.5×11 (printer & binder friendly)
∙ Pages: 6 (How-to, Edition Details, Condition & Grading, SOLD Comps Log, Valuation Summary, Notes)
∙ Use: Buyer evaluations, seller prep, inventory records
∙ Delivery: Instant download; no physical item
What’s Inside
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How to Use + Key Terms + Mini FAQ (p.1): Start in minutes with a 5-step flow and plain-English definitions.
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Edition & Bibliographic Details (p.2): Title/author/publisher/year; identifiers (ISBN/LoC/OCLC); binding & dust-jacket fields; provenance; measurements; mini photo shot-list.
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Condition Checklist + Quick Grading Rubric (p.3): Tick-boxes for text block, binding, boards, jacket, completeness; 5-level grade from Fine → Poor; “deflators” reminder.
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Comparable Sales Log (p.4): SOLD-only table (source/date/condition/notes/price) with “exact/close match,” currency, and “shipping included?” to keep totals honest.
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Valuation Summary & Pricing Strategy (p.5): Median & range of comps, adjustments (DJ/signature/market heat), suggested retail vs. quick-sale prices, target channel, next review date, and listing-prep checklist.
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Notes Page (p.6): Room for provenance leads, buyer questions, and to-dos.
How to Use
Buyers (before you purchase)
- Fill Edition Details and check the photo shot-list against the seller’s images.
- Walk the Condition Checklist; circle a grade.
- Log 3–5 SOLD comps; compare edition/condition; note currency + shipping.
- Use the Valuation Summary to set a “fair range” and your max target price.
Sellers (before you list)
- Document Edition Details (points of issue, DJ status, provenance).
- Grade on the Condition page for consistent descriptions.
- Record SOLD comps and pick retail vs. quick-sale pricing in the Summary.
- Tick the listing-prep boxes (photos, SKU, shelf location, disclosures) and publish.
- Printing & Digital Tips
- Print at 100% on bright white or cardstock.
- On tablets, import into Goodnotes/Notability and duplicate pages for each book.
3 Reasons You’ll Love It
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Dual-purpose clarity: equally useful at a shop counter or at your listing desk.
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Collector-grade prompts: edition/printing/issue, DJ, provenance, identifiers—nothing important gets missed.
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Market-based decisions: the SOLD-comps + pricing plan turn research into real numbers.
What You Receive
Whether you’re buying or selling, make confident, data-backed decisions—add to cart, print, and value your next book the smart way.
Helpful resource:
New to valuing vintage books? Read our quick guide, “How to Evaluate Vintage Books: Edition, Condition & Pricing,” for red/green flags, a simple grading rubric, and how to use SOLD comps—then put it into practice with this worksheet.
It’s the perfect companion for confident buys and fair pricing. Read the article
Digital Use & License
Personal use only; unlimited prints for your own planner/household. Digital items are non-refundable. (See full Digital Downloads Policy for details.)
About Reading Vintage
At Reading Vintage, I curate one-of-a-kind treasures for book lovers, decorators, and collectors—including vintage books, retro bookends, and charming collectible pieces.
