Things You'll Need:
- Little bit of cash.
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Step 1
THRIFT STORES. While cheap children's books have gone up in price, even at your local thrift store, don't think those prices are set in stone. You can save a bundle by talking to the manager about buying in bulk. Many thrift store, especially charitable ones, are overflowing with books they never find space on the shelf for. Speak to the manager about getting a special deal to buy a large quantity of books for your child's library.
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Step 2
ONLINE AUCTIONS. Another great way to stock your children's library is to look for online auctions. Mothers of children who have outgrown board books and pop-ups often list their child's library in lots. These lots sell at extremely discounted prices and the books are generally in near-new condition. Even better, because they are books, shipping costs will be minimal.
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Step 3
JOIN A BOOK CLUB. Book clubs are a great way to stock up on the classics without going broke. Scholastic is just one of many companies that offer high quality, new children's books at a great discount on the condition that you buy in bulk over time. You can find cheap children's books available through various programs online. Sign up and take advantage of special offers.
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Step 4
YARD SALES. Cheap children's books are easily found at yard sales, but be sure to look the books over thoroughly. While your children may not complain about crayon marked pages, they may learn a bad lesson about how books should be treated. You don't want to build a library of books your child could easily mistake for coloring books.
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Step 5
LIBRARY SALES. These sales offer a wide variety of used children's books, but beware of pricing. The library intends to reinvest the sale's proceeds, so it is not always the best place to get a great deal on used children's books. However, if you are looking specifically for classics or politically correct books, you'll find them in abundance at your local library book sale.
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Step 6
SECOND HAND SHOPS. These are different from thrift shops. These books are usually purchased with resale in mind, so don't be stunned if the price reflects a mark-up. However, because these used children's books are more expensive than those found at a thrift store, you can be sure the condition of the books will be superior.
Comments
guwb15 said
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guwb15 said
on 10/31/2009 Hi, my name is Phil Dauksys, CEO of Grow Up With Books, www.growupwithbooks.com. We are the first and online online children's rental experience. With our service, you have the ability to significantly save time and money. For example, if you were to buy 5 books at our retail price you would spend $50+, however, if you join our 5 book a month service at $20, you would be saving over $30+ a month and receiving new books monthly - exciting for you and your children. Please check out www.growupwithbooks.com.
Marilynda said
on 3/10/2009 Everyone in my family reads and my grandkids are always looking for books. Great ideas
Laura12 said
on 2/1/2009 Wow, so many great ideas here. Reading is so important. Thanks for writing this.
pepper0617 said
on 1/19/2009 Kids need lots of books. You don't always have to buy them new. Thanks.