Chess books as investments

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30th December 2008, 03:21pm
#1
by nimzovich
United States
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 531

My wife occasionally rolls her eyes when I purchase "yet another" chess book, but I did come across the following posting on a used book cite which indicates that my investments may not be in vain:

"Bronstein on the King's Indian, Bronstein, David Everyman Chess, 1999, 9781857442656, GAMES CHESS, CHESS, Attractive. Shows some signs of wear and is no longer fresh. Bookseller: Sparks Distribution Center Free Shipping, Sparks, NV Price: US$ 7399.00"

30th December 2008, 04:33pm
#2
by Anaid
Orange County, California United States
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 113

Wow, $7399?  

Are you sure it wasn't a typo? I don't see the words "rare" or "collectible" or "24K gold" and "encrusted with diamonds" in that phrase. And thinking about it, not even $73.99 does not seem fusible, at least that is my opinion.
What is behind this mysterious book?

30th December 2008, 07:50pm
#3
by nimzovich
United States
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 531

I can only hope that it was a typo, otherwise my wife may dispose of me and live comfortably selling off all of my chess books...

30th December 2008, 09:54pm
#4
by NM tonydal
United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 4007

Maybe it wasn't a book...maybe Bronstein actually shows up and tells you about the King's Indian.

 

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