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As careful readers may remember, G and I just went through and culled about half of our collective book collection. While most of the books have found new homes, I kept aside about 4 paper boxes worth of them with the eye to selling them.
Now, of course, the trick is to sell them. The question is: where? Back in the day, half.com was the answer, but they seem to be part of eBay these days (not that that rules them out, just a data point). Amazon? Do you all think I’m crazy for selling books? (For those who think the latter, keep in mind a few things: 1) I’m unemployed. 2) I have a lot of free time. 3) I only kept books that I thought might have some specialty / specific markets. 4) I only kept books that were in new / like new condition.)
Ideas?
I just take them to the library and take the deduction. But I have kids and no time.
Steve: That might actually be appropriate for some of the collection that’s on its way out. 🙂
Daedalus books is up off Rt 32 by you.. where do they source their books from?
http://mckayusedbooks.biz/
Jer: I think they mostly take in remainders from publishers. At least, I don’t recall ever seeing actual *used* books there before. But, that’s where I’m picking up my books for World Book Night, so I’ll be sure to ask. Tim: Ooooh. Maybe one day when I head down to see Jenn, I will bring books!
Meri It’s worth the trip. The place is huge. The only problem is I come back with nearly as many books as I take down there.