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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!

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

Book arbitrage By February 2, 2023 Last Updated on February 6, 2023 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 2023

Book arbitrage By January 24, 2023 Last Updated on January 30, 2023 by Olivia Smith 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).

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 2023

Book arbitrage By November 22, 2022 Last Updated on February 15, 2023 by Abigail White Tags: , , , , No Comments

An idea to build a used book selling business in 2023 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.

How to Sell Textbooks on Amazon

Book arbitrage By November 21, 2022 Last Updated on November 25, 2022 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments

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Selling textbooks on Amazon is nothing but lucrative and rewarding! But like most profitable ventures, it is no easy feat. Here is your guide to cracking the success code!

Getting Started

Textbooks are distinct from everyday books. For one, they are a crowd-favorite and attract high seasonal demand year in and year out. Millions of college students rely on textbooks to pass exams and accomplish academic/career goals. Hence, the demand for these books is at an all-time high.

In the same vein, books are one of the most sought-after categories on Amazon, with textbooks ranking high on the list. They are extremely easy to source and require minimal financial resources to sell. Though Amazon.com canceled its Amazon textbook buyback program in early 2020 for logical reasons, you can still sell textbooks on Amazon and make a good profit.

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