| Are you an avid reader who likes cheap books? If | | | | to connect local buyers and sellers, some buyers and |
| so, you should checkout Craigslist. On Craigslist, you | | | | sellers don't mind doing purchases through the mail. |
| will find hundreds of new and used books for sale. | | | | However, there are some risks involved. Luckily, you |
| How to Find Cheap Books for Sale on Craigslist | | | | are dealing with cheap books. For that $3 James |
| To get started with finding these items, you can visit | | | | Patterson book, tell the seller you live 30 miles away, |
| the Craigslist home page. Find your local page by | | | | but still want the book. Ask if they have a PayPal |
| selecting your state and nearest city. Then, use the | | | | account. If they don't, see if you can send a money |
| search box on the left-hand side of the page to | | | | order for $5 or $6 (This includes $3 for the book and |
| search for a particular author. You can also look | | | | $2 or $3 for media mail shipping). You still walk away |
| under the "for sale" section and click on the "books" | | | | with a good deal, even though you must pay for |
| link to browse. | | | | shipping. |
| In addition to searching from Craigslist.org, you can | | | | Buy in bulk to save time and money. Rarely does a |
| also download and use a Craigslist search tool. These | | | | Craigslist seller have one book for sale. They likely |
| tools allow you to search multiple locations and | | | | have at least five or more. Some will list all the books |
| categories at once. If you are willing to have your | | | | under one Craigslist post, but others won't. Ask the |
| purchase mailed or are looking for something in | | | | seller if they have more books available. Many times, |
| particular, like a used college book or an antique | | | | you can get a discount by buying in bulk. This |
| book, a Craigslist search tool gives you more options. | | | | approach is nice because if that seller has one book |
| Tips for Buying Cheap Books on Craigslist | | | | you like, chances are you have the same reading |
| Drive wisely. Craigslist is designed to connect local | | | | habits and he or she has more. |
| buyers and sellers. This means if you agree to buy a | | | | Be sure to check the editions for college books. It is |
| book on Craigslist, you are likely driving to pick it up. | | | | no secret that college books are expensive. Many |
| A hardcover James Patterson book in like new | | | | college students try to recoup their costs by selling |
| condition for $3 is a good deal, but not if you must | | | | their old books. You may be able to save $50 or |
| drive 30 miles to pickup the book. For cheap, used | | | | more (yes really) on some used books. However, |
| books on Craigslist, it is best to stay local and really | | | | double check the editions and your course |
| local. | | | | requirements. Make sure the book edition hasn't |
| Consider shipping. Although Craigslist.org is designed | | | | changed for this year's class. |