The library lady at the Des Moines sale clued me in on something

She saw me grab a 1954 book on home canning and said 'check the spine glue, not the cover.' I'd been grabbing anything with a cool illustration. Ever had a librarian give you advice that totally shifted how you pick out old books?

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rodriguez.cora16d ago

Oh man, that's such a good tip! It's funny how we get stuck looking at the surface of things when the real quality is hidden underneath. I've noticed that in a lot of areas of life, especially with tools and old furniture. Everyone sees the paint job or the cool shape, but the real test is how it's put together and if it'll last. It's like people who only go for the newest phone instead of checking if their old one still works fine. You just gotta look past the flashy stuff to find what's really good, you know? What's the biggest piece of advice someone gave you that totally changed how you see something simple?

rowangonzalez16d ago

Slow down and look for loose joints or bad seams before buying anything used.