If you're shopping for a needlecraft yarn book with knitting patterns for every season, you'll likely run into two hardcover listings for the same title by Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs: one rated Good and one rated Like New. The Good copy is the lower-priced listing, and the Like-New copy costs a little more. The real question is whether that small price difference is worth paying for a cleaner page condition.
Quick verdict
The Like-New copy at USD 6.07 is the better choice if clean pages matter to you. The Good copy at USD 5.31 is the better choice if you're willing to accept some wear in exchange for the lower listed price. Both are hardcover, have the same ISBN, and share the same authors.
Comparison at a glance
| Detail | Good-condition listing | Like-New listing |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 5.31 | USD 6.07 |
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| Condition | Good | Like New |
| Format | Hardcover | Hardcover |
| Authors | Julie Carles, Jordana Jacobs | Julie Carles, Jordana Jacobs |
| ISBN | 9780307345943 | 9780307345943 |
Where the Good-condition copy wins
The main advantage of the Good-condition copy is its lower listed price. If you are buying this as a working reference for your own projects, a few signs of use are unlikely to get in the way. One thing to keep in mind: supplemental items such as CDs or access codes may not be included, so this is best if you only need the hardcover book itself.
Where the Like-New copy wins
The Like-New copy wins on condition. The pages are clean and free of notes or folds, which makes it a stronger option if you prefer a tidy copy or plan to pass it along later. It costs a little more than the Good-condition listing, but the condition is the reason to choose it.
Product notes
The Yarn Girls Guide to Knits for All Seasons: Sweaters and Accessories - GOOD
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This is the lower-priced option in this head-to-head. It is a hardcover copy with the same ISBN and authors as the Like-New listing, but the condition is Good rather than Like New. The item may not include supplemental materials such as CDs or access codes, so it suits buyers who are focused on the book itself. If you want the lower listed price and you don't mind some prior use, this copy is a practical pick. If you have your heart set on pristine pages, it is likely to disappoint.
The Yarn Girls' Guide to Knits for All Seasons: Sweaters and Accessories for
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This Like-New hardcover is the higher-priced listing. Clean pages and no notes or folds are the standout details, which makes it a good match for someone who wants a Like-New copy of this pattern book. The price is higher than the Good-condition listing, so this is the pick when condition outranks cost. If the lowest possible price is your only consideration, the Good-condition copy is the one to go with.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Good-condition copy when you want the lower listed price and are comfortable with a used book. Choose the Like-New copy when you value clean, unmarked pages and don't mind paying the higher price. For a tidy shelf copy or a gift, the Like-New copy is the natural choice; for everyday use at your knitting table, the Good-condition copy gets the job done.
