Always love your content! 💓 Love that you have found a profitable addition in the form of the library checkout cards. Have you ever done anything with artwork/illustrations/plates from a book that's completely trashed? I have one of the older editions in the Wizard of Oz series and the book is in awful shape BUT the illustrated pages are in good condition. I've debated whether or not I should try and just frame these as I really don't see salvaging the book as a possibility. Looking forward to your next video. ☺
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
I have heard of this!!! I have found some really beat up books that I’ve removed those pages and sold in my ephemera whatnot shows to crafters! Usually sell them by the pound
@sheilarodriguez3364 ай бұрын
Those vintage children’s books are my weakness, love them for my homeschool family. Way to put in the work and sharing this behind the scene!
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
Yes!! Thank you!
@nickolasschachtsick5952 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your substantive and informative videos. I do book selling as a hobby but to watch someone who does it professionally is another thing entirely. I like that you use every part of the "animal", i.e. you harvest the library cards for ephemera.
@KateyReads2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the thoughtful comment and watching! I do like to rehome or upcycle as much as I can. Sometimes not always possible but I make the effort!
@morganp41744 ай бұрын
So glad i watched this. I had no idea the cards could be so valuable. I will have to start holding them out of my books. Thank you.
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@collinsonthemove4 ай бұрын
all the hard work pays off 🤩 Love that you share this!! I have so many books to go through and holding off until after I get caught up with my check lists , I love your videos!!
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
Thank you for always showing love!
@GerryPicker4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing about free book pickups, I've given thought to trying it 😮
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
You should!
@LatashaMoore-y7r4 ай бұрын
I'm grateful to you for make this videos you always been nice honest person 💛 ❤️
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
I appreciate that
@GalaxyCDSRocks4 ай бұрын
I feel ya on needing some isolation time! Processing the bulk buys is definitely exhausting.
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
Tell me about it 😫
@hycinth53714 ай бұрын
I have good collection of Dr Seuss books. Some are pretty old. How do I go about researching what their value might be in order to list them? I saw some go pretty high on abc online book site. Any helps would be greatly appreciated 😊
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
Hey there! I have a lot of videos on how to value old books and websites I use!
@hycinth53714 ай бұрын
@@KateyReads Thank you. I will definitely check them out.
@JSMcubano4 ай бұрын
great video, can i ask you why would someone buy the library cards?
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
Tons of reasons. Ephemera sells well in general. Look on Etsy for ideas!
@GerryPicker4 ай бұрын
Kudos to you for getting through all those books 📚 👏
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
& now I’m right back at it LOL ugh
@Beardkingpicker4 ай бұрын
Is that a brandon sanderson shirt you have on?
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
No Sanderson sisters from hocus Pocus
@lh56774 ай бұрын
Not to mention the workout you get from this. Between that and taking care of a toddler no gym needed.
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
Exactly!!!!
@jeffdorris53214 ай бұрын
Look who is almost at 5k subscribers 🙌
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff!
@LuftpolsterManu4 ай бұрын
Who buys and why those check out cards?
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
I answer this question repeatedly in the comments of this video. Thanks!
@LuftpolsterManu4 ай бұрын
@@KateyReads I apologize, my bad. Thanks for pointing out!
@foyoGames4 ай бұрын
Have any vids showing your 1 minute listing process?
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
It’s probably closer to under 2 minutes? I did make a video a couple months back. It’s likely under the eBay playlist!
@foyoGames4 ай бұрын
@@KateyReads lemme look!
@GerryPicker4 ай бұрын
Do u have a video about making the library card bookmarks & do u laminate them?
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
No not really because some things I like to keep as my own “trade secret” I guess is the best word for it. There are so many ways to upcycle them!! There are tons on Etsy!!!
@GerryPicker4 ай бұрын
Thanks, they are a great idea!
@theconsciousroom27334 ай бұрын
Why are the library check out cards profitable? I always discard of them. Because if I would of known they are profitable I would sell them as well
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
I upcycle them into art and bookmarks. Ephemera in general sells. You just have to understand the market.
@theconsciousroom27334 ай бұрын
@@KateyReads do you teach how to do this?
@KateyReads4 ай бұрын
@@theconsciousroom2733 No. there are things I do that I like to consider trade secrets for my products. If you go on Etsy there are tons out there that you can get ideas from.