So... I sold another book...

I might just do that. My daughter promised she'd help with a garage sale this summer so... we'll see.

@infatuatedbby Only if I can get help. And my daughter said she would. We shall see.

@patgalca A garage sale would be a good idea.

Yes, when I complained to Amazon they told me to raise my prices to make up for it. They're idiots.

@patgalca ouch! I don't do any shipping other than to the US and now only standard shipping--I lost my shirt on rush orders

@divalounger Haven't shipped outside my country, and all standard mail.

No, I am selling used books that are cluttering up my house. They are in mint condition but I guess I need to make the prices higher. But even at these low prices they are taking forever to sell.

@DWDavis That's my next move, but I'm thinking of doing it in collections - like 5 books by the same author type of package.

@patgalca Did you have any luck selling them on e-bay? I have a friend who regularly searches e-bay for used book deals.

These are used books that I am selling, not books I published. I have on idea how the published (self-published) process works for selling on Amazon. I complained to them about their flat shipping rate and they told me only small businesses could set the shipping prices and I should raise the price of my books to cover the difference.

@MarshaMusselman It's amazon.ca so only Canadian customers attend that site.

@patgalca Well, at least that would be one answer. Could you stipulate that the price of the book is one thing if shipped in the US and another if shipped in Canada or elsewhere? Not sure the best way to go about fixing it, but they've offered a different way at least.

I might. I'm going to wait until I get paid for this one before I remove them. Afraid it could mess with my outstanding payment.

@patgalca That's a good idea.

The clerk at the postal outlet said they have a small business discount but I'm not a small business so don't qualify. I'd probably have to pay for the card anyway.

I think I'm pricing the books too low. I figured I wouldn't be able to sell them for more. Of course if I sell them in a garage sale I will get even less per book (even though they are in mint condition) but I won't have to pay anything.

Nah, I sent the book. I don't want to disappoint the buyer. It's not their fault.

@patgalca You're a great seller!

@infatuatedbby Thanks.

The problem is the low charges on shipping. Amazon charges the customer a flat rate of $6.49 but it costs me $12.00 to ship. I complained and they said to go in and raise the prices of my books so that I wouldn't lose money. I did that last time.

I might just do that.

I know. That pisses me off. I really need money, not to GIVE stuff away and LOSE money in doing so.

I was thinking of using ebay but in selling a group of books all by the same author so it would be like a collection. Figured I might make more money that way. I don't know though.

Yes, they advised me to do so and I did but I think I should up them further. They're all in mint condition so there is no reason why I shouldn't be able to get more money for them.

@Sheilamarie78 Yes, I know. Since winning a lot of books I have boxes overflowing as I have no more room left on my book shelves. I think it's time to purge.

@patgalca If someone really wants one of your books, they'll be willing to pay. Otherwise you're doing a lot of work just to provide a service. I realize you want to get rid of your books, but don't spend a lot of time trying to give them away. You could donate them to a library sale or have your own yard sale. You'd maybe get rid of them sooner if they're in your way. If you'd rather sell them for what they're worth, you'll have to be willing to increase the price and wait for someone to order them. I hope you're able to make a few dollars on them. I also have a pile of books that I don't know what to do with. I have a hard time letting them go.

Well, the way life and the economy is going, everybody is trying to rip us off. Unfortunately we have to play that game too if we want to make any money.

@patgalca I have to agree with you on that one have to be on your toes anymore.

@patgalca Yea sometimes I wonder if it will pull out of this.

These are books that I have read and want to get rid of as I have tons of books in my house, not books I have written and published. I haven't gotten there yet.

@Auntylou Wannabe author. I haven't gotten anything published yet.

@patgalca I thought you were another author!