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shireen

(8,337 posts) Fri Dec 30, 2011, 01:49 PM Dec 2011

selling used books

Hi ... i have a few used books to sell. What's the best way to do it? I could use the money and want to get as much as possible. No textbooks. All non-fiction books for various hobbies and interests.

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selling used books (Original Post) shireen Dec 2011 OP

I have a ton of books to get rid of. I was thinking of posting them on craig's list. Of course I applegrove Dec 2011 #1

Unfortunately, most used books have little value. Vinca Dec 2011 #2

here's a place to check out the value of your books grasswire Jan 2012 #3

I suggest that you try Amazon first. brer cat Jan 2012 #4

Yes, become an Amazon reseller wyldwolf Jan 2012 #5

+1 McCIoud Dec 2012 #6

applegrove

(123,610 posts)

1. I have a ton of books to get rid of. I was thinking of posting them on craig's list. Of course I

Reply to shireen (Original post)

Fri Dec 30, 2011, 07:30 PM

Dec 2011

would give them away for free.

Vinca

(51,235 posts)

2. Unfortunately, most used books have little value.

Reply to shireen (Original post)

Sat Dec 31, 2011, 03:16 PM

Dec 2011

You should look yours up on ebay to see if any of them might be worth something. If you strike out, I'd call around to used bookstores and see if they want to make an offer on what you've got.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)

3. here's a place to check out the value of your books

Reply to shireen (Original post)

Mon Jan 2, 2012, 10:55 PM

Jan 2012

http://www.abebooks.com

That's the site that professional sellers of used and rare books use. Actually, you could even register there and sell them -- depending on how much stuff you've got.

When checking values, pay attention to edition and printing. Many books have multiple printings; value varies considerably.

Best of luck!

brer cat

(26,495 posts)

4. I suggest that you try Amazon first.

Reply to shireen (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 07:34 PM

Jan 2012

As a casual seller there is no charge to list a book...you only pay a fee when it is sold. Book sites like www.abe.com or www.alibris.com charge a fee to sign up and start listing plus a percentage when it sells. Unless you have a lot of books the fees will eat up your profit. They are good resources to check the value of the book first.

wyldwolf

(43,891 posts)

5. Yes, become an Amazon reseller

Reply to brer cat (Reply #4)

Tue Jan 31, 2012, 07:37 AM

Jan 2012

My brother is a pro at it - made over $30,000 last year selling used books, DVDs, etc. He scours yard sales, flea markets and Goodwill Stores weekly for his inventory.

As you suggested, brer cat, even the casual seller can make money. For about 6 months I made around $50. a month selling off my CD inventory.

McCIoud

(102 posts)

6. +1

Reply to shireen (Original post)

Sun Dec 30, 2012, 09:25 AM

Dec 2012

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