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Old 06/11/06, 01:40 PM
 
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eBay is still one of the best and well know places on the internet. Who DOESN"T check on ebay even at least once in awhile. Millions use ebay for getting a handle on the value of an item, even if you are going to sell it elsewhere or elsewise. It is actually one of the best price lists you can get to. For free.
Because they are so extensive, you have a better chance of selling a used item.
It takes patience to build a reputation. Took me 5 years. I now have repeat customers. Especially in the do-it-yourself books. And I go faithfully out yard sale-ing even if I feel horrible. It takes discipline and determination to get something worthwhile going, And do NOT sign up for all the fluff. After all, this is a money making deal for them. But it's got to make the most for me. S.
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Old 06/11/06, 08:24 PM
 
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Blufford.

I bought a clep test book at the library sale and it was missing the cd. I called the 800 number in the back of the book and they replaced it free.

I paid a dime for that lovely book. ( which my son will read, and clep out of numerous college classes and we will save a bundle) oops, I'm back to reality now.

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Old 06/11/06, 08:50 PM
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Blufford.

I bought a clep test book at the library sale and it was missing the cd. I called the 800 number in the back of the book and they replaced it free.

I paid a dime for that lovely book. ( which my son will read, and clep out of numerous college classes and we will save a bundle) oops, I'm back to reality now.

thanks
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Old 06/11/06, 09:24 PM
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thanks for the new links...

now for a rainy day to do some extended reading and pondering whether I want to get 'my feet wet'...
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Old 06/11/06, 10:39 PM
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Another place to sell would be abe.com.
I rarely buy books off of ebay. When I am serious enough to purchase a book for myself or as a gift, I check out the pros on abe.com
If you can't find what you are looking for on that site, my guess is that it is simply not available.
The thing I like about abe.com is that they have something like 13,000 book sellers and 70 or 80 million books for sale.
I have spoken to them about becoming a seller on their site, and thought it was very affordable. I think they have packages that start about $40 a month. I think that in comparison to ebay fees, this could be a bargain.
Furthermore, I think it would be easier to list the magazines you have, and get a higher profit margin for what you sell.
I have bought quite a few books from sellers on abe.com, and have never had a problem.
I have spoken to several dealers on abe.com, because I too have thought about getting into the book business. All dealers have told me that this is the #1 place for selling, over Alibris, Half.com, ebay, and amazon!!!!
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Old 06/12/06, 04:17 PM
 
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Is there a site that is good to sell books on that don't have ISBN numbers ...and is free??? I have a few books that I can't sell on Amazon because there is no ISBN. Thanks!
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