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The discussion revolves around the high prices of certain curry cookbooks, particularly "Curry Secret," which is being sold for GBP180. Participants note that prices can vary significantly for first editions and out-of-print books, with some agreeing that original copies can be valuable. However, there is skepticism about whether such high prices are justified, especially when newer editions are available for much less. Overall, the community acknowledges the fluctuation in book prices but does not reach a definitive consensus on the value of the expensive editions.

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Offline George

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Curry Secret books costing 180 pounds
« on: May 04, 2008, 02:27 PM »
Are these seller(s) fishing for anyone who might make a simple mistake and order in error? They are charging GBP180 for a book which I'm sure you can readily find down most high steets for less than a fiver. Perhaps it's you know who!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Curry-Secret-Indian-Restaurant-Cookery/dp/0716020548/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209907346&sr=8-2

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Offline Chris303

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Re: Curry Secret books costing 180 pounds
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2008, 04:14 PM »
to be fair... they could be selling the original copies which are close to 20 years old I think.
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Offline SnS

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Re: Curry Secret books costing 180 pounds
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2008, 08:16 PM »
I've bought quite a lot of books from Amazon over the years and I have noticed that ocasionally the second hand books appear to be extremely expensive (especially if Amazon dont have them in stock).

Like this book - Charmaine Solomons Encyclopedia of Asian Food at 316.07

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Charmaine-Solomons-Encyclopedia-Asian-Food/dp/9625934170/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209928117&sr=8-1

I recently bought an identical NEW copy from Waterstones at 39.95

SnS  :-\
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Offline Curry King

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Re: Curry Secret books costing 180 pounds
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2008, 09:14 PM »
The 100 best balti book used to be silly prices as well but that seems to come down:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/100-Best-Balti-Curries-Baltihouses/dp/1857932218/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210018373&sr=1-1

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Offline Tamala

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Re: Curry Secret books costing 180 pounds
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2008, 03:41 PM »
It's the first editions that fetch the price. 

Pat Chapman is selling some first editions of his books, for around the hundred quid mark, on his site.  Worth every penny.
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Offline Curry King

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Re: Curry Secret books costing 180 pounds
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2008, 04:19 PM »
Quote from: Tamala on May 06, 2008, 03:41 PM
It's the first editions that fetch the price. 

Pat Chapman is selling some first editions of his books, for around the hundred quid mark, on his site.  Worth every penny.

No way, I take it by the time you get down to the 8th edition of the same book he is giving them away  :o
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