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Selling Your Books

SELL US YOUR BOOKS

By dropping off or sending books to sell, you agree in advance to whatever offer we make. Please read FAQs section below before emailing us.

  1. Please email us at info@booksaroundthecorner a photo of the books you wish to trade in for credit (no cash) with the spines able to be read. (SEE PHOTO BELOW). 

  2. We will then email the titles we will give you credit for and you can pick a day to drop off those titles next to our back door (or you can drop them off if you have a pickup or appointment). Please allow 3-5 days of processing then we will retroactively apply the credit to your most recent order or if you don't have one it can be used your next purchase. (PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR OUR SHIPPING USED BOOKS FOR STORE CREDIT).
  3. We cannot accept donations unless you send a photo(s) like above. 

 

NOT LOCAL BUT STILL WANT TO SELL US YOUR BOOKS FOR STORE CREDIT? OR DONATE TO OUR LITTLE FREE LIBRARY? 

1) Please email us at info@booksaroundthecorner a photo of the books you wish to trade in for credit (no cash) with the spines able to be read. (SEE PHOTO BELOW). 

2) We will then email the titles we will give you credit and you can box and ship them to our bookshop. Once your books have arrived and have been processed, you will receive a confirmation email from us informing you credit being issued to your account. Once the books arrive, they will be processed within 5–10 business days.

FAQ

How should I pack my books?

We encourage you to pack your books in a sturdy box of appropriate size to keep them from becoming damaged in transit. A good rule of thumb is to pack no more than about 30 books per box. Pack the box fully to the top and along its sides to prevent it from being crushed in transit. Do not use newspaper to pack your books as the print from the paper can rub off and damage the books. Books Around the Corner is not responsible for books lost or damaged in transit and not liable for payment. We highly suggest you ship USPS Media Mail and pay for insurance. We do not reinburse for shipping.

 

What kinds of books are you looking for?

  • Books in excellent condition, free of damage, underlining/highlighting, etc.
  • Sought After Subjects, such as, but not limited to: Contemporary Fiction, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Young Adult/Teen, Mystery, Thrillers, True Crime, Horror, Metaphysics, Mythology & Folklore Graphic Novels, Children's Chapter Books, Board Books, Children's Graphic Novels, Picture Books and more. 
  • Recently Published in all subjects.
  • Collectibles: fine bindings, signed books and autograph material, collected first edition authors, collected early classic books, and other rare and antiquarian books and manuscripts.
  • Good Quality Books: Distinguished by high quality production, high quality illustration, or fascinating subject matter. Examples: Folio Books, Private presses, etc.

What kinds of books are you not looking for?

  • Reader's Digest Condensed Books
  • Magazines or periodicals (of any kind)
  • Time-Life published books
  • Books without their original dust jackets
  • Ex-library Books
  • Encyclopedia and Dictionary sets 
  • Textbooks and older reference (almanacs, study guides, travel guides, computer books, etc.)
  • Harlequin/Silhouette Romances
  • VHS, DVDs, CDs, Cassette Tapes
  • Books in poor condition. This includes highlighting, underlining, tears to the pages or covers, moisture damage, cracked spines, mold or mildew, excessive odors including: cigarette smoke, stains, bug residue, animal hair or chewing, excessive dirt or dust, or heavy wear of any kind.

How much will I get for my books?

 Because our inventory changes daily, it is almost impossible for us to say with certainty which authors or titles are most likely going to be of interest to us. Many factors impact our decision to purchase a title including the popularity of the title/author/subject, the rarity of the title, and the consumer demand. The silver lining to our changing inventory is that items we pass on today could be desired in the future and you are always welcome to resubmit at a later time.

We buy based on current inventory needs and recent sales history and pay a percentage of what we think the copy can sell for or has sold for in the past. In addition, the price we offer may not be a reflection of the books we currently have in stock and can and will fluctuate daily as our inventory history changes.

Will you automatically buy books back that I've bought from you?
No. We buy based on the current supply and demand of our inventory, which changes daily.

Who can I contact with further questions?
Email the owner, Stephanie Rose, at info@booksaroundthecorner.com