Turn your interest in reading into money in the bank!
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According to data gathered in a Books In Print, over 4 Million books are available for commercial sale. Chances are, you are housing many of these titles on your desk, overloaded bookcases, dusty attics, and forgotten storage boxes in the back of the closet.
Did you know many of these books could be turned into cold hard cash just in time for the vacation you've been planning, or to gather extra funds for the new DVD Recorder you've have your eye on?
How would you like to turn your old library of used books into cash with just a few clicks of your mouse? The following five tips will help you de-clutter your home and put money back in your pocket.
1. Auction Your Books. Groups of paperbacks, popular books, audio books, and autographed copies will sell well on auction websites such as ebay.com and auctions.yahoo.com. Begin by looking at similar titles to see what they are selling for, then calculate the auction fees before deciding if it's profitable enough for you to list your books for bidders. Also note that selling your books in groups, rather than individual titles will often attract interest in auction and bring a higher return.
2. Sell Books by Consignment. Consignment programs are great for books in like-new or brand-new condition and for popular "best-seller" titles. Companies like half.ebay.com and amazon.com allow you to list your books risk free, charging a consignment fee only upon sale of the book. It's a great way to re-sell those best sellers.
3. Consider Book Buy-Back Programs. If you have college textbooks, reference books, or classic novels to sell, you'll want to consider selling them via a buy-back program. Check out websites like textbooks.com, campusbooks.com, and ecampus.com for program details. As a bonus, many of these companies pay the shipping cost for you to deliver the books to them. Also note, the books do have to be in fair condition in order to qualify for these programs, books that are marked up or considerably damaged may not qualify. Be sure to read the companies guidelines prior to submitting your books for payment.
Did you know many of these books could be turned into cold hard cash just in time for the vacation you've been planning, or to gather extra funds for the new DVD Recorder you've have your eye on?
How would you like to turn your old library of used books into cash with just a few clicks of your mouse? The following five tips will help you de-clutter your home and put money back in your pocket.
1. Auction Your Books. Groups of paperbacks, popular books, audio books, and autographed copies will sell well on auction websites such as ebay.com and auctions.yahoo.com. Begin by looking at similar titles to see what they are selling for, then calculate the auction fees before deciding if it's profitable enough for you to list your books for bidders. Also note that selling your books in groups, rather than individual titles will often attract interest in auction and bring a higher return.
2. Sell Books by Consignment. Consignment programs are great for books in like-new or brand-new condition and for popular "best-seller" titles. Companies like half.ebay.com and amazon.com allow you to list your books risk free, charging a consignment fee only upon sale of the book. It's a great way to re-sell those best sellers.
3. Consider Book Buy-Back Programs. If you have college textbooks, reference books, or classic novels to sell, you'll want to consider selling them via a buy-back program. Check out websites like textbooks.com, campusbooks.com, and ecampus.com for program details. As a bonus, many of these companies pay the shipping cost for you to deliver the books to them. Also note, the books do have to be in fair condition in order to qualify for these programs, books that are marked up or considerably damaged may not qualify. Be sure to read the companies guidelines prior to submitting your books for payment.
The U.S. engages in the world's largest trade in
printed products, producing about 40% of the world's printed material.
printed products, producing about 40% of the world's printed material.
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Dave
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08/28/2009
Don't forget about http://Cash4BooksNow.net
I have made over a $100 from listing books at Amazon over the past month or two:)
Great tips!
gotta love books
Gary
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01/25/2007
Thanks, I really needed this!
Wow! This is a fantastic article. Great links as well. Thanks!
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