I love selling books on eBay. First, it gets them out of my house. Second, I like turning my old stuff into money. And third, it’s so easy!
If you have never sold a book on eBay, I highly recommend it. eBay (as a minimalizing technique) can be very time-consuming. Taking pictures, writing descriptions, and shipping packages tend to be a hassle for only a $4 profit. But eBay eliminates nearly all the time-consuming hassle when it comes to books.
How to Sell Books on eBay
When selling books, all you need to enter is the ISBN (International Standard Book Number) located on the back of most books. eBay automatically registers all the information about the book (title, author, description, etc.), leaving you to enter just a one-sentence summary and your shipping cost. Not to mention, shipping books is simple (one manila envelope, please) and cheap (USPS parcel post).
I hopped on eBay today to list some books that I found in my basement.
Got a shelf full of books (or a box in the basement?)
Go grab a few popular titles and turn them into cash.
Shawndra Mitchell says
I have books that are printed with no bae code? Can I sell them ?
Kathleen McCartney says
The presence of a bar code is not required to sell books online. You should describe the book’s condition (excellent, good, fair, and so on); if there’s specific damage you should describe that. You could consider selling on Abebooks.com, which I believe is effective (however, I’ve only purchased books from them, but it gives you an idea of how books are described for sale). Unfortunately, Abebooks has start charging a $25 monthly fee to sell on their website (first two months free), so that puts a damper on its use for people with just a few books to sell. Good luck!
Patrice Oldani says
Does ebay charge to sell?
Keith Irwin says
Yes they charge a small fee.
Lisa Maree Baker says
Please Advise Bulk Collection on Stephen King..
I’m not the above Lisa..
All new to me !!
Thank you in Advance
Debra Lee says
I would like to sell some of my books. Most are art books. How do do I find out how much shipping will cost?
Keith Irwin says
eBay can estimate shipping based on the size and weight and speed of shipping. You can buy a label from them or choose your own service.
Lisa says
My name is Lisa , I have a ton of books that I would like to get rid of. Can I sell them on eBay ?
Henry Herrmann says
I have a book: Titled :” Hunlikely ” by W Heath Robinson Duickworth & Co First Published 1916, printed at The Complete Press, West Norwood, London, First Printed 1916
Inside main cover Washing bay on board a Zeppelin.
Can you tell me where I can get more information and possibly sell it.
Thank you