Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
  • what to do with old text books and other books? >
  • what to do with old text books and other books?

  • what to do with old text books and other books?

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 10-29-2011, 05:33 AM
      #21  
    Senior Member
     
    Linda58's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jun 2010
    Location: South Texas
    Posts: 639
    Default

    Please check out half price books. They buy ALL books, and you will be surprised at the amount of money you will get. I am always surprised. I believe they pay 1/4 of the retail value in cash. At least they did the last time I brought in books.
    Linda58 is offline  
    Old 10-29-2011, 06:22 AM
      #22  
    Super Member
     
    Wanabee Quiltin's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2011
    Location: St. Louis suburbs
    Posts: 6,084
    Default

    Call the library first before sending to recycyling. Also the Salvation army and Goodwill and whatever thrift stores there are. You would not believe the old books that are sold there. I hate for good books to be made into paper again, someone will buy these books.
    Wanabee Quiltin is offline  
    Old 10-29-2011, 06:29 AM
      #23  
    Junior Member
     
    Join Date: Jan 2011
    Posts: 251
    Default

    I sold some old books to CKY books http://www.ckybooks.com/
    They credited my paypal account and then I sent the money to my checking account. It took me a while to decide on which group to use as there are many that say they will buy your books then once you send them, knock down the price or reject them altogether. The prices do add up. It wasn't a lot, but they paid the shipping so it didn't cost me anything to do this. Of course I still have a lot of books that no one seems to want. If you have the time and the energy you might try selling them on amazon.
    Ceil is offline  
    Old 10-29-2011, 07:07 AM
      #24  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Posts: 781
    Default

    What about the Public Library or Goodwill. Or advertise to see the whole lot at a small price.
    IdahoSandy is offline  
    Old 10-29-2011, 07:50 AM
      #25  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Dec 2010
    Posts: 446
    Default

    Some may be wanted by Amazon or other online market places. You can go there and see what they are selling for. Also there may be a literacy center in your area that takes books and will give you a tax write off.
    liese is offline  
    Old 10-29-2011, 08:06 AM
      #26  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Nov 2008
    Location: WHERE THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES
    Posts: 9,256
    Default

    Kris also check out

    http://www.powells.com/sellonline/
    dreamer2009 is offline  
    Old 10-29-2011, 09:02 AM
      #27  
    Super Member
     
    Marysewfun's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2010
    Location: Somewhere neat!
    Posts: 1,146
    Default

    Originally Posted by carolaug
    Many used book stores will take them and give you credit to buy other books. Or...you could donate them to the local library or college.
    Exactly, I would ask your local library if they want them. That would be a treasure for someone!

    Marysewfun
    Marysewfun is offline  
    Old 10-29-2011, 09:28 AM
      #28  
    Senior Member
     
    ncredbird's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2011
    Location: Greeneville, TN
    Posts: 796
    Default

    I am sure your local library would like to have them. Even if they don't place them on their shelves most libraries have an annual sale of books to raise money for their operating costs and to purchase new books. If they have a college near by that specializes in his field they might be interested in having them. Some older books are hard to find and sell for quite a bit on Ebay. Ann in TN
    ncredbird is offline  
    Old 10-29-2011, 11:21 AM
      #29  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Nov 2010
    Location: Oak Ridge,TN
    Posts: 823
    Default

    If they are really outdated, as in no longer useable, check with your local schools art dept. Ours use outdated books as an art medium.
    charlotte37830 is offline  
    Old 10-29-2011, 12:47 PM
      #30  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Dec 2009
    Location: Duncan, SC, 29334 USA
    Posts: 4,580
    Default

    Never, Ever throw a bok away.

    Donate to someone (library, GoodWill, etc.)
    J J
    jbj137 is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    nuevaquilter
    QB Help Center
    2
    04-04-2019 04:12 PM
    Chasing Hawk
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    14
    08-03-2011 09:32 AM
    craftybear
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    9
    02-21-2011 07:06 AM
    MissM
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    6
    01-23-2011 12:45 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter