| There is a huge market for people who want to sell | | | | genre’s they specialize in. Each site may have |
| used books. It’s a great way to de-clutter your | | | | different requirements regarding the condition of |
| home, a very “green” way to recycle | | | | acceptable books, but most specify that they are |
| unwanted books, and it puts a few bucks back in | | | | damage free, with little to no signs of wear and tear. |
| your pocket. It is very practical for everyone, but | | | | Examples of damage include, broken bindings, ripped |
| especially college students who want to part with | | | | or missing pages, excessive highlighted text or |
| textbooks they never intend to read again. For the | | | | significant notes in the margins. |
| best pricing, they must be sold quickly. Their value | | | | When choosing a site to sell used books, find out |
| drops significantly when the updated version is | | | | when and how you get paid. Is the site actually |
| released. This used to occur every few years, but | | | | buying your book from you? If so, payment should |
| due to advances in almost all areas, the updates may | | | | be relatively fast. The site will then post it online for |
| be released yearly. | | | | re-sale. Other sites accept your books and offer it |
| There are many web sites that sell used books. It | | | | for immediate re-sale. However, payment will only be |
| pays to investigate before deciding to go with a | | | | sent when the books are sold. The latter option may |
| particular site. Some vendors will offer five dollars for | | | | sell the books for a higher amount, but you may |
| a particular book, while another may offer fifteen. | | | | need to wait a while before it is sold. If timing is not |
| The difference may be due to the specific topic or | | | | an issue, that may be the preferred option. |