How to Sell Second Hand Books

(If you are a Second Hand Bookshop, please go to Bookshop Login or Contact Us for more details.)

STEP 1:
To sell second hand books on AcademicBookTrade.co.uk, you will need to register: registration is free and only takes a few minutes. If you are already registered you will need to login. We suggest you do this before you start if you think are likely to buy. Registering means that you agree to our Terms and Conditions for both buying and selling, so it is important that you read them carefully.

STEP 2:
On the Sell screen, you will find a 5-step process asking you to list details about the second hand book you are selling, starting with its ISBN. If the book is already in our database, some of the details will be automatically filled in, saving you time. We ask for details of the condition of the copy, the price and the payment methods you accept. You can list as many books as you want to.

STEP 3:
When you have listed all the second hand books you want to sell, you will see a confirmation screen and be asked to confirm your agreement to our Terms and Conditions. At this point you are committed to selling those books, in the condition described, and at the prices listed. All listings are currently FREE to individuals, so once you have clicked on confirm, your books will be listed on the website.

STEP 4:
As soon as somebody clicks on 'Buy from Seller' you will receive a notification email with the buyer's details. It is then up to you contact the buyer and arrange the exchange of money and books. Please note that it is up to you to make sure they receive the book in the condition you stated on listing, so if you are sending the book by post or courier, please make sure you choose appropriate packaging.

STEP 5:
After two weeks we will send you an email asking you to leave feedback on the buyer. They will receive an email asking them to leave feedback on you as the seller.

To maximise your sales, we suggest you keep an eye on the Books Wanted list: if you see a book listed there that you have, and want to sell, you should list it for sale in the usual way. Once listed, it will be visible to all customers in the usual way, and in addition an email will be sent to the prospective buyer notifying them that the book they are looking for has been listed. It is then up to them to come on to the site and buy the book in the usual way. Please note that the notification email they receive neither obliges them to buy your book, nor reserves it for them. If more than one person has entered the book you list on Books Wanted, they will all receive notification emails at the same time, giving you an even better chance of a sale.