All,
As a retired upholster of 30+ years
I have decided to let my book collection go.
I'd prefer to sell them as a collection but would consider breaking them up.
Many of them I bought brand new my self, while other I have searched out.
If your into cars? this is a must collection to look up factory colors and or codes
In addition I have several other catalogs no longer in print with factory swatches for foreign cars.
Will be included in the collection.
I have no idea what their worth. make me an offer.
Sam in Tampa 813.390.0040
OR Mail4samatgmaildotcom
Below are the years I have.
Factory Detroit & DeLeo
Years Asending
1962 Detroit
1963 Detroit
****
1965 Detroit
***
1967 Detroit
***
1973-1977 Detroit
1975 Detroit
***
1978 Detroit
1979 Detroit
1980 Detroit
1981 Detroit
***
1983 Detroit
1984 Detroit
1985 Detroit
1986 DeLeo
1987 Detroit & DeLeo
1988 Detroit & DeLeo
1989 Detroit & DeLeo
1990 Detroit & DeLeo
1991 Detroit & DeLeo
1992 Detroit & DeLeo
1993 Detroit & DeLeo
1994 Detroit & DeLeo
1995 Detroit & DeLeo
We get emails all the time from retiring trimmers looking to sell their books. It's difficult to say what they're worth. But that's a nice chunk of change for books you no longer use.
No suppliers will still use them for ordering. Question is tho 'is someone going to carry the torch for upcoming years?' Several suppliers have online databases but it's hard to tell the difference between black, ebony and charcoal when it's on your phone. Plus you can't tell texture on a screen either.
To give you guys an Idea on pricing. I own an Upholstery supply warehouse and buy and sell Detroit books all the time typical prices are 80's & 90's $25 each 2000 and up usually range from 50-$200. If you guys ever need any I typically have 3-4 of every year at all times.