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shireen

(8,337 posts)
Sat Aug 8, 2015, 02:28 PM Aug 2015

Best way to see used books

I have a few books that I'd like to sell. Should I take them to a used book store or do I try to sell online? What are my options for selling a book online (besides Ebay)?

Thanks!

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Best way to see used books (Original Post) shireen Aug 2015 OP
Amazon is a good alternative for used book sales. n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2015 #1
Unless the books are fairly scarce brer cat Aug 2015 #2
What brer cat said. Vinca Aug 2015 #3
Thank you for your advice shireen Aug 2015 #4

brer cat

(26,495 posts)
2. Unless the books are fairly scarce
Sat Aug 8, 2015, 04:07 PM
Aug 2015

you are unlikely to make much either way. I am amazed at the number of people who list good quality books online for a dollar or less..not worth the time it takes to list them. Used book dealers are not going to pay much either unless they know there is reasonable demand at a very good price.

If you have relatively few books, then amazon is definitely your best choice because they do not charge a monthly fee. In general, you can get more selling on amazon than ebay, although I check both sites since some books are "hot" on ebay. Alibris and ABE are both good sites but charge a monthly fee so unless you have a large volume the fees will eat you alive.

Good luck!




Vinca

(51,235 posts)
3. What brer cat said.
Sun Aug 9, 2015, 07:18 AM
Aug 2015

Check "sold" listings on ebay and decide. Few books will sell quickly so if you don't want the hassle and they aren't rare, I'd sell them to a book store. On the other hand, if it turns out something is scarce, I'd find a rare book dealer.

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