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What do you do w/old books?
I have a ton of books that I bought that I probably won't read again. Does anyone know of a book trade? I have all of the Shopaholic books, Something Borrowed, Something Blue... etc.
I'd love to trade them w/someone and get something new to read. Any thoughts?
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Posted 4/2/07 9:19 AM  |
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KGools
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
I either pass them along to other people and tell them to read it and keep it or keep passing it along. You can also sell them on Amazon.com.
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| Posted 4/2/07 9:21 AM |
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charon54
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
www.paperbackswap.com
I love it. They don't have to be paperbacks. You list your books and you get three credits to request books to start. Then as people request your books, you mail them media mail to them and you can get more credits to request more books.
Put charon54 referred you and I get a credit.
Thanks!
ETS: Those books you named are really popular on there, so they probably will be requested right away.
Message edited 4/2/2007 9:22:31 AM.
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| Posted 4/2/07 9:21 AM |
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4monkeys
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
This is why I only buy books I plan to keep  and why I love the library 
I friend of mine LOVES this website, you trade books with others and make friends in the process.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/
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| Posted 4/2/07 9:26 AM |
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randella
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
I sold a bunch of books to The Strand-- made like $50!!!
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| Posted 4/2/07 9:38 AM |
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Dolcezza
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
Usually pass them on to friends.
Donate them to libraries or schools.
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| Posted 4/2/07 9:39 AM |
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CunningOne
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
Posted by randella
I sold a bunch of books to The Strand-- made like $50!!!
Can you tell me more about this? I am interested in just getting rid of mine, not swapping or anything. Thanks!
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| Posted 4/2/07 10:01 AM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
Donate to the local hospital, or senior center.
Message edited 4/2/2007 10:13:12 AM.
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| Posted 4/2/07 10:13 AM |
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KateDevine
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
I sold a ton of them on Amazon.
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| Posted 4/2/07 10:25 AM |
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diva7531
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
There is a book trade box at work, just drop one in and take one out. I don't tend to buy books, I usually go to the library.
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| Posted 4/2/07 10:42 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
I pass them on with a request for that person to pass the book along to someone else or donate to a library when they're done.
I think one of the best things you can do is pass on a good book to someone who appreciates it.
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| Posted 4/2/07 10:47 AM |
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Maathy317
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
I donate all my old books to the local library.
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| Posted 4/2/07 11:15 AM |
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angnick
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
i trade or i give them away
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| Posted 4/2/07 11:50 AM |
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dpli
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
Some I have sold, some I pass on to others and some I donate to a local library that sells them.
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| Posted 4/2/07 11:52 AM |
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Laura1
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
I usually donate my old books, but last time I gave them to a friend who's sister was preggo and on bedrest
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| Posted 4/2/07 1:51 PM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
I donate them to women's shelters, libraries in New Orleans, schools, wherever will take them.
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| Posted 4/2/07 1:53 PM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
I joined Paperbackswap.com and got rid of a lot on there. I also post the more popular ones here and if anyone wants I send it to them.
If all else fails they go to the library.
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| Posted 4/2/07 2:24 PM |
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randella
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
Posted by chmlengr
Posted by randella
I sold a bunch of books to The Strand-- made like $50!!!
Can you tell me more about this? I am interested in just getting rid of mine, not swapping or anything. Thanks!
Well, I am not sure of any other locations-- but they are in the city on like 11th and University. They are the largest used book store in NY-- if not the US/world.... I sold a ton of books and they just wrote me a check.
I had been looking for a place to donate-- and couldn't find anything as easy as dropping the books off at the store, and them giving me money for it.
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| Posted 4/2/07 2:43 PM |
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JLM511
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
Posted by CoopersMom01
I either pass them along to other people and tell them to read it and keep it or keep passing it along. You can also sell them on Amazon.com.
I always just give them away....I never read books twice and am too lazy to try and sell them.
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| Posted 4/2/07 2:47 PM |
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NASP09
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
sell them on amazon/ebay
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| Posted 4/2/07 4:15 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: What do you do w/old books?
Posted by charon54
www.paperbackswap.com
I love it. They don't have to be paperbacks. You list your books and you get three credits to request books to start. Then as people request your books, you mail them media mail to them and you can get more credits to request more books.
Put charon54 referred you and I get a credit.
Thanks!
ETS: Those books you named are really popular on there, so they probably will be requested right away.
I am a member of this site too - its great!
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