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How To Make Money Selling Books

Book arbitrage, Personal finance By March 13, 2023 Last Updated on March 24, 2023 by Abigail White Tags: , , , , , No Comments

How To Make Money Selling Books

Are you one of those people who like examining staff and looking for something special to buy for yourself or someone else? You enjoy spending time at antique shops, and you were always inspired by the idea of making money reselling goods?

Selling books can be a great way to turn your passion into a profit. In this blog, we’ll explore the different ways you can make money selling books, from leveraging online marketplaces to setting up your brick-and-mortar store. Whether you’re a retail arbitrage enthusiastic starter or a professional bookseller, you’ll learn how to make money on book arbitrage. So let’s get started!

Book Condition Ratings Explained & Compared

Book arbitrage By March 10, 2023 Last Updated on August 28, 2023 by Abigail White Tags: , , No Comments

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In this article, we’ve prepared a complete used book condition guide you can refer to whenever you need to understand how the book condition rating system works and how different platforms rate used books they sell.

We’re positive that if you’ve ever bought a book on Amazon or in an online store at least once, you must have seen one of these descriptions: “As new,” “Very Good,” “Acceptable,” etc. Moreover, you know these terms quite well if you resell books.

First Sale Doctrine: What You Need to Know (Regarding Books)

Book arbitrage By February 2, 2023 Last Updated on September 9, 2024 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , , , , , No Comments

First Sale Doctrine: What You Need to Know

Copyright law protects the exclusive rights of creators of various works: writers, artists, musicians, etc. You can’t take someone’s painting and display it in a gallery as your own; the same goes for music and books. You can’t copy and sell these works as if they are your own works, either. However, there is a limitation to copyright law: you can buy and resell the works of others—according to the first sale doctrine.

The 11 Best Book Scanner Apps of 2025

Book arbitrage By January 24, 2023 Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: , , , , No Comments

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In our earlier article, we’ve covered the topic of book scouting from every angle (you can read it on our blog — The Definitive Guide to Book Scouting), and we also singled out another meaning for the term book sourcing (or book hunting), where we specifically highlighted used book hunting and reselling, as well as making a profit on second-hand books. We also mentioned the tools that book scouts use to find books and resell them most profitably (on Amazon and not only).

Reselling Business Ideas – All You Must Know About Resale Value

Book arbitrage By January 11, 2023 Last Updated on May 23, 2023 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , , , , No Comments

Reselling items is one of the largest side hustles people start, and many turn it into their full-time income. When you resell items, you either sell items you bought and can sell for a profit or used items with value. Either way, the bottom line is the same – you make money online.

One key factor when starting any reselling business is understanding the resale value. Not all products are worth the same amount, and some may not be worth selling. However, once you understand the importance of it, you can start almost any reselling business.

What Type of Books Are Best to Resell?

Book arbitrage By November 28, 2022 Last Updated on November 30, 2022 by Olivia Smith Tags: , No Comments

If you’re anything like us, you have a pile of books sitting around at home—both read and unread—and have found yourself wondering, “Could these be worth anything?”

Depending on what’s on your bookshelf, the answer may be yes! Though not all books are worth the time and effort it takes to resell them, some types of books can earn you a pretty penny.

According to market data from top used booksellers and reselling marketplaces like Amazon, these are the best books to resell—some of them may surprise you!

Top 10 Questions about Starting a Used Book Selling Business in 2025

Book arbitrage By November 22, 2022 Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: , , , , No Comments

An idea to build a used book selling business in 2025 can be a great start for a fresh year. It’s another source of income that allows you to make more money, and it doesn’t require much work.

It can be fun to find books to sell and even more fun when you make a profit. So here are the top 10 questions about starting a used book selling business or book arbitrage business this year.

Tips on How to Prepare Your Book Business for a Recession

Book arbitrage By November 21, 2022 Last Updated on November 8, 2023 by Abigail White Tags: , , , , , , No Comments

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It feels like everyone’s been talking about a recession for the past year and a half. Yet, have we really entered a recession? And if we have, what is the best strategy to develop during the worst economic period? In this blog post, we’ll cover the key points about a recession and reflect on the impact of past recessions—from the bookselling industry’s point of view. We’ll also try to understand what booksellers can do to stay ahead of their finances during the recession.

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