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).
Hey BookScouters!
Need a few helpful tips to help you while you’re scouting? We’ve got you covered!
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.
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!
An idea to build a used book selling business in 2024 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.
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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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