Comments on: Finding New Homes for Used Books

By: Janet Barclay

Janet Barclay — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:46:58 +0000

Thanks, Adorn! There are so many similar sites out there, that it’s great to get a recommendation from someone who has actually used the service.

By: Adorn

Adorn — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:53:22 +0000

I sold some of my books at A1Books.com just a few months back… One of my friend referred this site to me… I found it really user-friendly…They make you go through a simple process of selling books… And also a fair price is paid to you in return….its really far more better than going with the stack of books to a physical bookstore…

By: Janet Barclay

Janet Barclay — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:10:13 +0000

Wow, another cool site. Thanks, Michelle!

Just for fun I entered the ISBNs from a few of the books I own, and there was only one they would be interested in, but better to find out from the comfort of my own desk than after hauling a heavy box down to a secondhand bookstore!
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By: Michelle @ [ real neat ]

Michelle @ [ real neat ] — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:33:32 +0000

BookJingle.com is another great book buyback site online that will pay you $$ cash $$ for your used books! The folks at Book Jingle offer…

1) Totally free shipping
2) Ultimate convenience
3) Instant (top) price quotes
4) Quick payment within 48 hours
5) High quality customer service

“Find out how easy it can be to make money by selling your unwanted books. Sell some books…feed the pig!”

Visit http://www.bookjingle.com/ today!

By: Janet Barclay

Janet Barclay — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:06:17 +0000

Thanks, Jacki!

I actually have a book exchange program right where I live – building residents leave the books they’ve finished in the laundry room for others to take. Of course, the building managers probalby wouldn’t take too kindly to leaving boxes of books, especially textbooks and other non-fiction, but it’s a great way to keep recycling paperback novels!
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By: Jacki Hollywood Brown

Jacki Hollywood Brown — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:04:55 +0000

Being originally from Kingston, Ontario I’ve donated books to the penitentiaries. I’ve also had clients donate paperbacks & other novels to hospices and hospital waiting rooms. Community libraries will also take books and if they don’t use them for lending, they may sell them to raise funds for books that they do need.

Check with local literacy programs. Often the students are cash-strapped and appreciate donations. Children’s books and books for “young readers” are appreciated by these groups too!

Children’s books will often be accepted by children aid society and centres to help families in distress.
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By: Janet Barclay

Janet Barclay — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:41:44 +0000

Wow, another great program – thanks Patti!
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By: Patti A

Patti A — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:47:32 +0000

Another great option for donating books in the New England area is http://www.GotBooks.com. They have a pickup service and self-service drop off containers. They also offer fundraising opportunities for nonprofit organizations.

By: Janet Barclay

Janet Barclay — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:33:18 +0000

Melodee, it’s a great way to ensure that you always have reading material on hand!

By: Melodee Patterson

Melodee Patterson — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:43:16 +0000

We have a couple of “Half Price Books” stores. I take in a big bag of books that I’ve read, get some cash for them, and spend the money on more books. It’s great!