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second hand book exchange?
I really liked abebooks when it first started> However, now it's been bought up by Amazon I find its stock is populated by trans-atlantic arbitrages and outrageous offers. Once upon a time one used to be able to pick up some real bargains in terms of older editions or out of print books from genuine 2nd hand booksellers.Wouldn't it be natural to develop an exchange to let motvated sellers see where bids will get to for certain volumes?For instance, Wilmott/Howison/Dewynne's "Option pricing" .I can bid £20 and offer £84.50Any improvements?
second hand book exchange?
What is the best way to sell unwanted second-hand books (in UK) ?
second hand book exchange?
Haven't looked at in a while but if I had to guess Amazon used books as the discover-ability for buyers of used books is most likely best there.Abebooks used to be good but don't know how they are now. I don't think ebay is a good option because the listing fees keep rising and the discover-ability is much lower then Amazon.
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QuoteOriginally posted by: twI really liked abebooks when it first started> However, now it's been bought up by Amazon I find its stock is populated by trans-atlantic arbitrages and outrageous offers. Once upon a time one used to be able to pick up some real bargains in terms of older editions or out of print books from genuine 2nd hand booksellers.Wouldn't it be natural to develop an exchange to let motvated sellers see where bids will get to for certain volumes?For instance, Wilmott/Howison/Dewynne's "Option pricing" .I can bid £20 and offer £84.50Any improvements?What aboutFinnegans Wake 1st editionUlysses 2nd edition (spine slightly damaged)Buchan's History of the War (24 volumes), ~1920Peaceman : Numerical Reservoir SimulationQuote5 New from $165.00 4 Used from $236.60 ? ?
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second hand book exchange?
Have a look at my list of second hand books (but most of them like new) at:http://www.wilmott.com/messageview.cfm? ... ABLE=Books for sale - a good way to save your moneyBye.http://www.wilmott.com/messageview.cfm? ... SGDBTABLE=
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I have purchased a number of books from @pcerutti in excellent condition and quick response.
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