LoT freecycle

RStar · 01-06-2009, 02:50 PM

The book market has gone downhill so much that it's just not worth it to try to sell used books. $1-2 each just isn't worth my time. I have unused signed first edition hard cover books that I can't get $5 for when they use to sell for $50- $100 ten years ago.

Snowflake · 01-15-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RStar

The book market has gone downhill so much that it's just not worth it to try to sell used books. $1-2 each just isn't worth my time. I have unused signed first edition hard cover books that I can't get $5 for when they use to sell for $50- $100 ten years ago.

It has, but I've been a slow and steady seller on amazon and some other items on ebay. Suprisingly, I've sold some books that have multiple listings for .01 for $5 on amazon (Scott berg's bio of Charles Lindbergh as a case in point) I stuck it up for $5 with tons of competing books from $5 down to .01. It took a little while, but it sold just before Xmas. The truly rare I will post on ebay first or price accordingly on amazon. It may take a while, but so far, I can't complain. I've also weeded down the DVDs, but on those I priced them to sell, I did not make a profit, but in this economy, every extra $5 helps. I think if you are selling on amazon, it pays to scan the cover (if there is not one), check for multiple listings on the same book/DVD and if it's collectible, make sure you mark it as such. A good desciption is also helpful.

That's just my .02, but like the tortoise, slow and steady has been working for me.

RStar · 01-16-2009, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowflake

It has, but I've been a slow and steady seller on amazon and some other items on ebay. Suprisingly, I've sold some books that have multiple listings for .01 for $5 on amazon (Scott berg's bio of Charles Lindbergh as a case in point) I stuck it up for $5 with tons of competing books from $5 down to .01. It took a little while, but it sold just before Xmas. The truly rare I will post on ebay first or price accordingly on amazon. It may take a while, but so far, I can't complain. I've also weeded down the DVDs, but on those I priced them to sell, I did not make a profit, but in this economy, every extra $5 helps. I think if you are selling on amazon, it pays to scan the cover (if there is not one), check for multiple listings on the same book/DVD and if it's collectible, make sure you mark it as such. A good desciption is also helpful.

That's just my .02, but like the tortoise, slow and steady has been working for me.

Thanks Snowflake. That's kind of you to help. My mom was the book seller on Amazon. But there got to be so much competition that her sales went from thousands a month to hundreds. Then as ebay picked up books would just sit there and she might sell just a few a month for $5-10. Not much of a living when that was your only income. Now she has a job where I work.

I sell a lot on ebay, and the picture and description are very important. As is your feedback. I think someone would rather pay $5 for something to someone with 100% possitive feedback rather than one cent to some power seller with 437 negitives in one month. I know I do.....

bewitched · 01-19-2009, 05:09 AM

I have 5 small (generally fits women and kids) ONE Campaign bracelets left over. If you would like one (or all 5) please PM me your address and I will be happy to mail them to you.

Moonliner · 01-19-2009, 07:21 AM

Would anyone want a button or similar small item purchased on the National Mall during tomorrows inauguration?

BarTopDancer · 01-19-2009, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Would anyone want a button or similar small item purchased on the National Mall during tomorrows inauguration?

Absolutely.

Disneyphile · 01-19-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Would anyone want a button or similar small item purchased on the National Mall during tomorrows inauguration?

Yes, please!

Tom · 01-19-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Would anyone want a button or similar small item purchased on the National Mall during tomorrows inauguration?

That would be neat! And we would even repay you for your trouble.

Moonliner · 01-19-2009, 10:21 AM

Cool. I'll pick up a bunch of buttons or whatever....

Perhaps for all you SoCal regulars I can pack up one box and solicit a volunteer to ship it to.

wendybeth · 01-20-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Would anyone want a button or similar small item purchased on the National Mall during tomorrows inauguration?

Me too, and very cool of you to offer!

01-06-2009, 02:50 PM	#1
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	The book market has gone downhill so much that it's just not worth it to try to sell used books. $1-2 each just isn't worth my time. I have unused signed first edition hard cover books that I can't get $5 for when they use to sell for $50- $100 ten years ago. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
	Submit to Quotes

01-19-2009, 05:09 AM	#4
bewitched 101% Yummy! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I know Kung Fu. Posts: 1,413	I have 5 small (generally fits women and kids) ONE Campaign bracelets left over. If you would like one (or all 5) please PM me your address and I will be happy to mail them to you. __________________ ~Whitney Wondering about the future of Ellington Woodard's punk@ss sh!t.
	Submit to Quotes

01-19-2009, 07:21 AM	#5
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Would anyone want a button or similar small item purchased on the National Mall during tomorrows inauguration? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
	Submit to Quotes

01-19-2009, 10:21 AM	#9
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Cool. I'll pick up a bunch of buttons or whatever.... Perhaps for all you SoCal regulars I can pack up one box and solicit a volunteer to ship it to. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
	Submit to Quotes