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How to Sell Books on the Internet
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As a way to earn extra cash and de-clutter at the same time, selling your used books online is a winner. The process is simple, and it only takes seconds to list your books by entering the ISBN numbers. Recent textbooks, non fiction and some popular fiction all sell decently well in general. Some book resellers find books at yard sales and library book sales and resell them online for a profit. Here's how to sell books on the internet.
Register as a bookseller on one or several online book sites. See links under resources, below, for Cash 4 Books, Amazon and Half.com. You may wish to register for all three as there are benefits to each.
List your books by entering them by ISBN numbers, which you can find above the bar code or on the copyright page for older books.
Monitor your seller account and email so that you know when your books sell. Keep track of which books sell and your sale prices as well as postage costs so you can track what is profitable.
Package, label and ship all books promptly. With the ability to print postage online, you can literally have your books in the mail only hours after they sell. Prompt service is key to repeat customers and a good sellers' reputation.
Shop at yard sales, school book sales, library book sales and flea markets for used books to sell on the internet. Once you have an idea for what earns money, you can spend some cash building up an inventory. Avoid outdated textbooks and cheap fiction novels, which are a waste of money.
Earn money for selling books, but leave the order shipping and other time-consuming tasks to others. Become a half.com associate through commission junction and an Amazon.com associate. Market books in your blogs, websites and other online formats. Include your associates links in your forum signatures and email signature to increase clicks.
Comments
vallain said
on 6/15/2008 I'm so tempted to get started in online book dealing. Thanks for this info. 5 stars.
stephaniejoynes said
on 5/31/2008 This is great and made it really sound simple. Thanks!
welch said
on 4/21/2008 Great Article,This is pretty Cool, I have so many Books
bookmom said
on 3/31/2008 Loved the article! Really informative and covered all the bases. I may have to branch out in my online sales!
showpup said
on 3/20/2008 I need to take this advice to heart. I have, literally, huge boxes of books I can no longer fit on my huge bookcase shelves. 5 stars.