They are pretty old, not like new or bestsellers, but i'm hoping to get them off my hands as i am an avid reader and have lots of books. They are in pretty good condition, considering, but i can't seem to find a place to sell them! Help!
2007-01-10 12:33:47 · 5 answers · asked by Ruthie 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
If you don't think you can get what they're worth, you could always donate them.
I currently sell books on Amazon and eBay. Amazon is good because loads of people are looking, but the fees will kill you. You don't owe until the sell unless you become a pro merchant.
eBay charges a listing fee and a percentage, but you can control shipping and handling. I like that because I can combine sales, which benefits the buyer as well. Also, you can sell a lot. Some types of books sell better than others. And who knows, you might have a real gem in your collection.
Half.com is similar (I think) to Amazon. There's alibris, too. Thing is, if you go this route, you're talking mailings and supplies.
True about the garage sale suggestion. I keep thinking I'll rent a hall somewhere and throw my own book sale. I know when the library has one it's well attended.
You might try your local newspaper, too. There might be someone out there looking for books to sell. Are there any used bookstores in the area? We have a halfprice books here, but they don't pay much at all. Some stores may have better trading allowances rather than paying you for them.
Have fun. I totally understand about being swamped by books. I have close to 800 on-line, but another, well, I don't want to think about it, but a HUGE number that are surrounding me even now as I type.
2007-01-10 14:47:19 · answer #1 · answered by Isthisnametaken2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paperbackswap.com is cool if you can't get what they are worth. You trade paperbacks with other like-minded readers.
Amazon's marketplace is decent, but it depends on the going-rate of the same book from other sellers.
Also, post them on Craigslist.com to see if there are any bites from potential buyers.
Garage sales can get you anywhere from a buck to a couple bucks, but I know that the climate isn't garage-sale friendly for most of the country right now...
Good luck!
2007-01-10 12:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by theverygrouchyladybug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a used book store sell them there and possibly buy some other used ones
2007-01-10 16:22:10 · answer #3 · answered by Angie Fish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try ebay.com or half.com.
2007-01-10 12:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by loofahcat2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try amazon.com or ebay or half.com....
2007-01-11 05:38:41 · answer #5 · answered by bookfan5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋