So Cal Bookstore besides B&N?

Betty · 11-12-2011, 08:55 AM

I'm looking for an off road book for my sister in law for Christmas (who recently bought a Jeep). We bought the book a few years ago for our jeep adventures and found it so helpful. In fact, my husband and I both thought of the gift for her separately - which means it must be a good idea.

I looked online to see how much it is and was surprised to see it not only not in stock, but used for various prices from $40ish to $250+ !

Now - it's a great book - but it's not worth that much. I rather have it new than used if I can swing it.

So - here's my question for you. I live in the Inland Empire and there are NO bookstores nearby. 30-60 minutes away are some barnes and nobles but they no longer carry the book.

Some of you live in areas of So Cal that have unique, smaller bookstores. I'm hoping that if I checked in one of those, I may be able find a new copy still on the shelf somewhere. I just have no idea of any of those smaller bookstores.

Anyone have any recommendations?

Alex · 11-12-2011, 09:06 AM

What is the book title?

Betty · 11-12-2011, 09:11 AM

Backcountry Adventures Southern California: The Ultimate Guide to the Backcountry for Anyone with a Sport Utility Vehicle

Alex · 11-12-2011, 09:20 AM

Oof. Good luck. Checking the places I usually look for out of print books you may just be screwed on this one unless you get really lucky and find a bookseller who didn't properly check the value of a book before setting the price. The used prices at Amazon are actually the better ones I'm seeing

Betty · 11-12-2011, 09:22 AM

I've never had a book I owned go up in price like that. Sheesh. I would have treated it a little better.

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-13-2011, 11:48 PM

I guess carrying a book into the backcountry can result in damage.

Betty · 11-14-2011, 07:06 AM

It does tend to get more wear and tear that's for sure. I probably should have made photo copies of the trail instead of bringing it - but the book is full of great info and we often visit neighboring trails on the fly.

I'm giving up on getting a new one I guess.

I did wonder if they were putting out a new edition and that's why this one wasn't being printed. Anyone know anything about how all that works? Is there any sort of database for that sort of thing?

mousepod · 11-14-2011, 07:39 AM

There's a copy of the 2002 edition for under $30 here.

Betty · 11-14-2011, 09:02 AM

AND free shipping! I think it's mine! (or rather will be hers!) Thanks.

And I can also afford to get the other smaller off road book we also like as a result. Good deal. (and that one is still easily available too.)

11-12-2011, 08:55 AM	#1
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	So Cal Bookstore besides B&N? I'm looking for an off road book for my sister in law for Christmas (who recently bought a Jeep). We bought the book a few years ago for our jeep adventures and found it so helpful. In fact, my husband and I both thought of the gift for her separately - which means it must be a good idea. I looked online to see how much it is and was surprised to see it not only not in stock, but used for various prices from $40ish to $250+ ! Now - it's a great book - but it's not worth that much. I rather have it new than used if I can swing it. So - here's my question for you. I live in the Inland Empire and there are NO bookstores nearby. 30-60 minutes away are some barnes and nobles but they no longer carry the book. Some of you live in areas of So Cal that have unique, smaller bookstores. I'm hoping that if I checked in one of those, I may be able find a new copy still on the shelf somewhere. I just have no idea of any of those smaller bookstores. Anyone have any recommendations? __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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11-12-2011, 09:06 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	What is the book title?
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11-12-2011, 09:11 AM	#3
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Backcountry Adventures Southern California: The Ultimate Guide to the Backcountry for Anyone with a Sport Utility Vehicle __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Oof. Good luck. Checking the places I usually look for out of print books you may just be screwed on this one unless you get really lucky and find a bookseller who didn't properly check the value of a book before setting the price. The used prices at Amazon are actually the better ones I'm seeing Last edited by Alex : 11-12-2011 at 09:27 AM.
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11-12-2011, 09:22 AM	#5
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	I've never had a book I owned go up in price like that. Sheesh. I would have treated it a little better. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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11-13-2011, 11:48 PM	#6
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I guess carrying a book into the backcountry can result in damage. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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11-14-2011, 07:06 AM	#7
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	It does tend to get more wear and tear that's for sure. I probably should have made photo copies of the trail instead of bringing it - but the book is full of great info and we often visit neighboring trails on the fly. I'm giving up on getting a new one I guess. I did wonder if they were putting out a new edition and that's why this one wasn't being printed. Anyone know anything about how all that works? Is there any sort of database for that sort of thing? __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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11-14-2011, 07:39 AM	#8
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	There's a copy of the 2002 edition for under $30 here. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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11-14-2011, 09:02 AM	#9
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	AND free shipping! I think it's mine! (or rather will be hers!) Thanks. And I can also afford to get the other smaller off road book we also like as a result. Good deal. (and that one is still easily available too.) __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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