When you see a lot of books, ask the seller for a bulk discount. Check with recycling centers and ask really nicely. Third, local libraries get donations they then sell for money donations or they have to dispose of - especially old text books.
These are ways to acquire books, but maybe not quality or good condition. Another option is Half Price Books sells "books by the foot" like old encyclopedias or law books for aesthetic value.
Thanks for all of these, I'm making note of all the great tips.
I'd have never thought of any of these. I just feel like the older I get the more precious books and knowledge become. Like if there's anything at all worth collecting it's books.
I can't believe books are sold by the foot now! I used to save money from doing odd jobs to get encyclopedia Britannica volumes as a kid, those and the Wildlife Treasury Series. When I got a bit older those damn Scholastic catalogs got me too! XD
