Does anyone sell on amazon?

[changedname]

Curious on how it is? I have some brand new books that retail for $40-60 on amazon, so thinking of selling them. I have posted them on local sites first to avoid the shipping but I probably won't get any takers. Is ebay better?

[MamaMaui24]

It's a really easy process. I've done it with some of DH's books. I always price one cent lower than the lowest (just to get rid of them) and have been pretty successful.

They pay out like twice per month, so you don't get money immediately. Be sure to use Media Mail shipping if you can.

[Deleted]

I've sold several things on Amazon. It's super easy. For books I'd think Amazon is better. Payment takes some time, but I don't find it to be a big deal.

[changedname]

Sept 17, 2014 9:17:17 GMT -5 MamaMaui24 said:

It's a really easy process. I've done it with some of DH's books. I always price one cent lower than the lowest (just to get rid of them) and have been pretty successful.

They pay out like twice per month, so you don't get money immediately. Be sure to use Media Mail shipping if you can.

what is media mail shipping? Maybe we don't have it in Canada?

[MamaMaui24]

Sept 17, 2014 11:06:52 GMT -5 changedname said:

Sept 17, 2014 9:17:17 GMT -5 MamaMaui24 said:

It's a really easy process. I've done it with some of DH's books. I always price one cent lower than the lowest (just to get rid of them) and have been pretty successful.

They pay out like twice per month, so you don't get money immediately. Be sure to use Media Mail shipping if you can.

what is media mail shipping? Maybe we don't have it in Canada?

oh, sorry! Yes, US Postal Service. It's cheaper (and takes longer) than standard mail if you ship JUST books (or other media).

[dexteroni]

Sept 17, 2014 9:17:17 GMT -5 MamaMaui24 said:

It's a really easy process. I've done it with some of DH's books. I always price one cent lower than the lowest (just to get rid of them) and have been pretty successful.

It is easy; I've done it several times. I use the same pricing strategy; it definitely helps your stuff sell faster.

[Marmee]

I sold lots of books years ago (DH & I had a lot of the same since we are in same field). It was super easy. I just underpriced the lowest price & most of them sold.

[moandjo]

Sorry for the hijack - my dad just passed away and was a book hoarder. I have hundreds of books in my garage. Some super old. Bad news is he smoked and they smell like smoke and are yellowish. Is it worth it trying to sell them?

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[dexteroni]

Sept 17, 2014 17:32:30 GMT -5 moandjo said:

Sorry for the hijack - my dad just passed away and was a book hoarder. I have hundreds of books in my garage. Some super old. Bad news is he smoked and they smell like smoke and are yellowish. Is it worth it trying to sell them?

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Honestly, probably not. If you do try, just be very honest about the smell and discoloration. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[MamaMaui24]

Sept 17, 2014 17:32:30 GMT -5 moandjo said:

Sorry for the hijack - my dad just passed away and was a book hoarder. I have hundreds of books in my garage. Some super old. Bad news is he smoked and they smell like smoke and are yellowish. Is it worth it trying to sell them?

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I'm so sorry for your loss. For done tying like this I would try half price books or somewhere local instead of trying to ship them.

[sarahsas]

I have sold a ton of textbooks on amazon. I listed them and almost all were sold within 2 days! It was super easy. They take a fee but it's so fast and convenient that it was worth it to me. I made several hundred dollars and if I has sold them back to bookstores I would have gotten pennies.