Where online do you sell your books?

[hmschoolmom22]

I've been burned a few times by ebay(and really don't want to use them if I don't have to)...what about Amazon? or even the sale and swap board here? anywhere else I should try?

thanks so much!:hurray:

[Plaid Dad]

I've had good luck with Amazon and also on the sale-and-swap boards here. I try to be very careful to describe the item's condition accurately, and I tend to price fairly low. I'd rather get a little less money a little sooner, if you kwim!

[NHDeb]

I have used eBay as a last resort - the costs and restrictions on teacher guides are prohibitive and problematic.

I have used the boards at VegSource successfully
http://www.vegsource.com/homeschool/

You can post on HSLDA's curriculum market without being a member of HSLDA, but only members can purchase and they don't seem to get as much traffic as other sites.

You can google used curriculum and find several sites. Most usually have a board to check for feedback on buyers/sellers.:001_smile:

[Brindee]

HERE! I've had good experiences both buying and selling on this board!

[TracyR]

This board and vegsource . Also My Homeschoolstuff ( a yahoo group ) http://groups.yahoo.com/myhomeschoolstuff

[Linda in Oregon]

before the new rules (at least 50 posts), I sold all of my curricula on these boards (old and new). I've sold a ton of stuff at a fair price, provided good service and never had a bad experience. Now, I'm just slowly making my way up to 50 posts so I can continue to sell my stuff here. Personally, I think there could be another way to gage a persons' trustworthiness, etc. than to just say you need at least 50 posts. A consumer rating system of some sort would be better. Maybe that would be a good use of the otherwise ridiculous rep points - and be used in a way so that potential customers could see how a person was rep'd based on past transactions and not this meaningless other stuff. Sorry - rant over!

[benjabber]

the sale/swap board here (before the new rules) and Vegsource

[4Cygnets]

I sold lots of things on the old board, with no negative experiences. I also made a number of purchases with no negative experiences. I would also recommend vegsource, I've done some selling there, too. I'm also a member of a christian mother's board and done some selling there.

I, too, have used ebay and amazon as last resorts. Mainly because it is just easier to sell on these boards, less restrictions, and they don't take a chunk of the money!!

[Gamom3]

Here, www.vegsource.com/homeschool, yahoo groups(there are a lot of them), www.homeschoolclassifieds.com
http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=33316&p=1

www.teachingmom.com
http://www.homeschoolchristian.com/forum/category-view.asp


Make sure you describe the book in detail..bent pages, stain, pencil/pen marks, highlights, etc..
IMO..this shows honesty, when I read details in postings or have been told the details (with out asking) when they e-mail me about the item I have inquired about. Sometimes people think if you don't ask, they don't have to tell!

It makes me feel good knowing that I have described the books flaws and letting the buyer know what they are getting.

[Linda in Oregon]

By the way......as far as collecting payment, I would suggest non-credit card paypal. It's fast, secure and there's no cost involved. This is my preferred method of receiving payment, but I also accept checks and money orders.

[proudmamma]

I have had good luck here in the past. But now I am trying to build up to 50 posts too in order to sell a ton of curriculum so I can afford to buy stuff for next year. When it says 50 posts does replying to threads count or surely it doesn't mean starting 50 new threads does it?

[Linda in Oregon]

proudmamma -

I'm pretty sure it just means posting 50 times, not starting 50 new threads. At least I hope not....

[proudmamma]

Thanks Linda...I sure hope you're right too :D

[mindytom121]

I'd just like to jump in here and say that I have good luck selling on http://amazon.com (http://amazon.com/) as well. I've also had problems with ebay and will not sell there again, but I've been listing on Amazon for a couple years now and have never had a problem.

Mindy Tom
mom to 6 daughters

[dixiemaiden]

We've used ebay and the sale and swap board on this forum. We don't do ebay to much anymore, because their fees are outrageous!

[hmschoolmom22]

Thank you so much! what a great help you have been!
:grouphug:

[ldee]

I used to post here.

[clarkacademy]

I love selling and buying on here I have had great times doing both

[April Showers]

Another site is: usedhomeschoolcurriculum.com

[MerryAtHope]

I've used WTM, vegsource and homeschool classifieds. I really like homeschool classifieds when I'm looking for things because it's categorized!

Merry :-)

[Linda in Oregon]

Hey Merry -

Can you post a link to the homeschool classifieds you mention?

thanks,

[MerryAtHope]

Hey Merry -

Can you post a link to the homeschool classifieds you mention?

thanks,

Sure, it's http://www.homeschoolclassifieds.com/

Merry :-)

[Lucidity]

Last two times on ebay, I've had disputes .... I like this board (before new rules) and also homeschoolreviews.com. Good luck.

[Carmen_and_Company]

I usually sell all our outgrown materials at the annual hs conference every other year. I pay the space fee, box everything up, collect folding tables from everyone I know, borrow a relative's SUV, and set up. The kids & I work the tables on Friday, and my mom and sister on Saturday. We sell 75% of the stuff over those 2 days.

Whatever is left over, I list on Amazon.com or Half.com, or donate if not in the greatest condition. Ebay used to be my favorite spot to sell, but the fees have gotten out of hand.

[eve]

I use paperback swap, and half.com. I used to sell some things on the old wtm board, but now I see that I have to have 50 posts!!!! I think this is pretty ridiculous and won't it just lead to less people using the board or lots of uneccesary posts?