I can't be bothered to sell all of my very good condition books on eBay or amazon etc I'd rather get rid of the whole lot to one place, would a 2nd hand shop give me some money for them?
2007-08-29 04:20:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
they are mostly hard back fiction and a few textbooks all in excelent condition
2007-08-29 04:23:28 · update #1
Yes they do. Text-books usually go for more prices than Novels...
The price would be about 20-40% of the original price, depending on the condition of the books.
sell them if u need the cash (i wouldnt say u wud get much), but if possible donate them to a library. Got some kids books? Its a good deed to find a home for the previleged kids n donate to them. They would love you for that.
2007-08-29 04:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by iam_bratt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the bookshop. Here in Boston some of the bookshops will pay you cash (one or two dollars per book) and some will give you a voucher to purchase a book at their store at a later date.
I try always to find my books a good home and would rather sell them to a bookshop than just toss them away in the trash.
2007-08-29 11:37:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the used bookstore. The ones I've been to have, but you probably need to find a store and ask them if they'll buy your books. Some may not take textbooks, but again, I believe it depends on the store. If you can't find a store that will buy them you could donate them to Good Will, or a library that takes individual donations. Good luck, and I hope this helps!
2007-08-29 11:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by Girl In Green 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can offer them as a lot on Ebay. Figure a $1 shipping per book at book rate if you have more than 5 books in a lot.
Bookstores vary by what they take. You'll just have to ask.
2007-08-29 11:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some bookstores still buy books, but the majority make a list, then add their discounts and tell you you have 'x' amount on file to buy other books within their store(s).
2007-08-29 12:54:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
regardless of condition most places will only pay 25% to 35% of the cover value. they are then sold usually for 50-65% of the cover price. you'd get more money if you sold on the internet probably.
2007-08-29 11:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would have to ask each store, they may each had a different policy.
I know of one that gave you credit toward purchases for those you gave them. And another that gave a token amount.
I give mine (hardback and paperback) to our local library, they survive on donations and books sales. (I also send paperbacks to a source that sends them to the soldiers in the middle east--hardbacks cost too much to mail)
2007-08-29 11:50:54 · answer #7 · answered by Wanda K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋