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May 02, 2023 20:38
All,

I am new here. This means that I have to add several hundred books to the catalogue. I had some questions about this.

1> How do you indicate on the book that it is already entered in the lastdodo catalog. I was thinking of an easily removable sticker myself. Other options.
2> How do you determine the state? I only have books of which the paper has unfortunately turned very brown. Lowest I can choose is reasonable. I cherish them for the content, but I wouldn't really dare to say 'reasonable condition' now.
3> Maybe a bit premature because I haven't looked any further yet. Soon I came across a book in my collection that was not in the catalog. How do you add a book? Scan and upload the cover or rather look up an existing image on the internet.

Enough questions for this time.

Kind regards,

Kurt
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May 02, 2023 21:16
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Welcome to LastDodo.
Hopefully we will soon be able to admire your collection here.
Forum users like to know to some extent who they are dealing with, so please complete your profile as well (no obligation).
Please read the information that can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions first, which also contains answers to a number of your questions.
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May 02, 2023 23:08
Hello Kurt.

1. I myself use small post-its to add these kinds of notes to a book.
2. The condition of the book is only important if you put it in your shop. But then for most books a more extensive description of the condition is wise. In your collection it doesn't matter much to me, except maybe if you're looking for a better copy.
3. Always scan the cover yourself (or photograph it as straight as possible). Scans from other websites are an absolute sin on LastDodo and a reason to reject your item (and then you entered everything for nothing).
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May 03, 2023 12:37
I only have books of which the paper has unfortunately turned very brown.

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This could indeed possibly result in a bad condition, but it is also relative. If browning of the paper is common in that edition, the condition might be good.
This of course depends on the paper used and the age (eg cheap 19th century paper has often turned brown, but also the paper of older paperbacks).
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