Is there a Book Trade Thread?
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Is there a Book Trade Thread?
I did a search and didn't see one. So, maybe there is not enough interest in one. I usually buy books used and read them, then Ebay them. But thought trading might be easier.
If there is no Book Trade thread, (a) would anyone be interested in one or (b) are there anyone Trade forum sites that you use or recommend?
If there is no Book Trade thread, (a) would anyone be interested in one or (b) are there anyone Trade forum sites that you use or recommend?
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check out: www.paperbackswap.com
I recently signed up, put up 10 books for other users to request. Shipped one out last week, and I have 3 credits to use to pick out various books. Seems like a very good site to cycle books at a cheap price.
I recently signed up, put up 10 books for other users to request. Shipped one out last week, and I have 3 credits to use to pick out various books. Seems like a very good site to cycle books at a cheap price.
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I use both of these for paperback trades:
http://bookmooch.com
http://www.paperbackswap.com
They work pretty well but a problem I have run into is there is heavy demand for new books and out of print books ... not so much for easily obtained titles.
http://bookmooch.com
http://www.paperbackswap.com
They work pretty well but a problem I have run into is there is heavy demand for new books and out of print books ... not so much for easily obtained titles.
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Easy, are one of those better than the other?
I find a lot of books I want for cheap on half.com or amazon used but shipping is usually more than the price of the book. I'm trying to find multiple books from the same seller to save some money but that's hard to do sometimes. Any tips?
I find a lot of books I want for cheap on half.com or amazon used but shipping is usually more than the price of the book. I'm trying to find multiple books from the same seller to save some money but that's hard to do sometimes. Any tips?
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Originally Posted by Easy
I use both of these for paperback trades:
http://bookmooch.com
They work pretty well but a problem I have run into is there is heavy demand for new books and out of print books ... not so much for easily obtained titles.
http://bookmooch.com
They work pretty well but a problem I have run into is there is heavy demand for new books and out of print books ... not so much for easily obtained titles.
I use book mooch and I have not had an issue with them.
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Originally Posted by Venusian
Easy, are one of those better than the other?
Bookmooch does international trades and that can be a plus or a negative.
For example, you might find a book in the UK not published in the US. OTOH, the USPS does not do surface overseas so shipping can be very expensive.
Paperbackswap sells points if you find something you can't live without.
Both are worth a look but... do read the rules.
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Originally Posted by 7Keys
I did a search and didn't see one. So, maybe there is not enough interest in one.
The One & Only Book Exchange Thread
.... but it didn't garner a great deal of attention/traffic.
It is still open if you want to make use of it. Part one is closed.
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I have been using www.paperbackswap.com for over a year and have had no problems.