A while ago, we discussed the problem of restricted inventory on Amazon from the bookseller’s point of view and tried to understand how to solve it. Today, we’ll talk again about Amazon gating certain textbooks, try to understand why the issue is getting more and more serious, and discuss how booksellers can use the BookScouter tools to support their sales.
But before we get to the latter part, let’s once again go through the details of Amazon textbook restrictions and what they really mean.
College is about learning, growing… and budgeting like a pro. Between tuition, rent, and $7 lattes that feel like a necessity, the last thing any student wants is to drop $300 on a single textbook they’ll barely open after midterms.
But here’s the truth: you don’t have to buy your books at full price — or from the campus store. There are dozens of websites where you can find the same textbooks for way less — new, used, digital, or even rental. You just need to know where to look.
College Board reports that the average student at a four-year university spends over $1,200 a year on textbooks and course materials. That’s more than enough for a round-trip flight to Europe or a semester’s worth of groceries. To understand the factors contributing to high textbook prices, you can read our article: Why Are Textbooks So Expensive?. But there’s good news: you don’t have to buy every textbook brand new.
We’ve already discussed New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco when we’ve covered the best places to donate books. Today, we’ll continue our series and focus on the places in Houston that accept book donations.
As always, we’ll start with the list of local stores, libraries, and organizations that accept various books and then proceed to places with some sort of specialization.
Houston’s donation alternatives are versatile: you can choose where to bring your used but very much loved copies so that they can help someone else.
Today, we will focus on places in San Francisco that accept book donations.
Many organizations work to promote literacy and provide underserved communities with books and educational materials. For example, Books for a Better World is an all-volunteer organization that offers literacy support in Central America. However, most organizations seek financial support and do not accept direct book donations.
Today, we’ll check the book donation spots on the West Coast, specifically in Los Angeles.
As usual, we suggest you go through our Los Angeles guide with a list of buyback locations first. Many bookstores offer great prices for used books. While most don’t accept textbooks, some even take Korean books, so you can find the right store for your needs.
If your goal isn’t to gain profit, there’s always an option of donation. Today’s list covers the most popular Los Angeles-based bookstores, libraries, organizations that accept such contributions, and some of the online alternatives you can consider.
In today’s post, we’ll discuss book donations again. This time, we’ll move on to the next destination: Chicago.
While you might have already tried some of our recommendations regarding the best places to sell books in Chicago, you may still have a few good reads on your shelves waiting for the new home. If you don’t plan on selling them, you can give them to people and local organizations for free.
Today, we’ll discuss one of the most popular ways of decluttering: giving your old books a new life by donating them to other people and organizations. This post will be helpful if you have a few (or many reads) you want to get rid of in bulk without a hassle.
We already covered New York when we discussed the best places to sell books in the area. Today, we’ll focus on the local organizations and online resources that accept book donations in New York City and surrounding areas.
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” That’s what the King of Horror, Stephen King, once said, and honestly, he nailed it.
But here’s the thing: magic can get a little messy when your precious reads start taking over every surface in your home. Let’s admit, we’ve all been there—stacking novels on nightstands, hiding paperbacks under coffee tables, and cramming hardcovers into every spare corner. It’s chaotic, and let’s face it, not the way your beloved books deserve to be treated.
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