Some people collect weird stuff: stamps, jam jars or milk bottle labels, anyone?! But as far as collectibles go, books are definitely closer to the normal end of the spectrum, and if you’re a bookworm, it makes a lot of sense to start a collection of your favourites. At best, your collectibles will be earning you a pretty penny one day. At worst, they’ll make you look like a posh, smarmy git when your mates come round!

The most common collectibles you’ll find will most likely be fiction books, as popular or highly-esteemed novels will be printed in many editions. Older editions of annuals and non-fiction books might be harder to come across, and could therefore be more valuable if you’re looking for a good investment. Plus, those looking for a great bargain on books for school or university should take a look at educational books and textbooks, whilst there could be a great present to be found in comics, audio books or children’s books.

When looking for collectibles and collections on adflyer, there are a few things to consider, the most important of which is probably the book’s condition. Quite often, just knowing whether the book is used or new isn’t enough: make sure to check if there are any annotations or dedications in the book as well, as buying a book full of scribbles as a gift probably isn’t a great idea! On the other hand, a textbook that’s already annotated with notes and information might be really useful. Also, remember to take the postage costs into account, and double check the title and author before you buy. In short, read the listing very carefully and use the contact information provided to get in touch with the seller, so that you know exactly what you’re buying.