eBay is a fantastic resource for staying up to date with the latest fiction and non fiction book titles.

Here is a quick eBay book guide.

First of all, make sure you spend a little bit of time browsing different book listings to get a feel for the market before you start buying.

There are massive book stores as well as smaller book sellers on eBay, and most have something good to offer. Don’t be put off by a seller just because he or she has a low feedback count; they will be able to commit more time and personal touch to handling your order if they are a smaller seller.

Be cautious when it comes to listings advertising books “as new”, because many sellers use this term loosely. If you are after a new book, make sure it IS new and not just “as new”. Upon closer inspection, “as new” products are often more like mildly used products and may have flaws on them.

Remember that there are advantages to buying used books, too. Not only are you likely to get a better price on a used book, some people like the rustic charm and vintage feel of a secondhand book.

Keep an eye on postage costs. There is no reason to pay more than about $4 or $5 for a normal sized novel, so stay away from ones priced higher than this for postage and you will send a strong signal t bad sellers.

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