Buy Yourself a Like-new Used Book

@shaggin (74174)

• United States

27 Mar 23

@jstory07 my oldest and I used to stop at every library we saw to look for used books. Ours in town is higher priced than other ones

. Magazines if I wanted them though are only .10 and a lot of times there’s a table of free books.

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

@shaggin That's great that the libraries do that.

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@shaggin (74174)

• United States

27 Mar 23

@JamesHxstatic our favorite ones had outdoor sheds full of books on the honor system as well as the libraries with an entire small room of books for sale

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marguicha

@marguicha (226415)

• Chile

27 Mar 23

Most of my life I have only bought second hand books. I studied Literature and for a long part of my life I was a Professor at the University, directed workshops and was a writer in my native language. Books were my thing but I did not have enough money to buy all of them new. The only times I read new books was when I read my brother´s books as he would not touch a used book

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

Strange that he would not do that. I feel bad because the writer of the book does not make any money from the sale though.

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@shaggin (74174)

• United States

27 Mar 23

That’s great info thanks! My daughter buys a lot of manga I wonder if there are any on that site. eBay is great for low priced books but I’ll have to check out Abebooks to compare.

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@shaggin (74174)

• United States

27 Mar 23

@JamesHxstatic excellent to know thanks so much! I’m going to bookmark this so I will remember !

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

I would think Abes is better with free postage for most.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (145360)

• India

27 Mar 23

Used but looking brand new and that means they have not been read

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Always smiling

@allknowing (145360)

• India

27 Mar 23

@JamesHxstatic And you got them for a song

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

@allknowing I do sing in the shower as a matter of fact.

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

Right, some are truly brand new.

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solxee

@sol_cee (38216)

• Philippines

27 Mar 23

When I buy used books that still look new, I always feel good for getting the best deal (for my pocket).

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

The best way to buy anything.

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

@jefferson126 Yes, but the poor writer makes no money, so I feel bad when I buy used.

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Mr.Yang

@jefferson126 (3371)

• Shenzhen, China

27 Mar 23

used books are far cheaper than new one,this is why lots of ppl like it.

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Mr.Yang

@jefferson126 (3371)

• Shenzhen, China

27 Mar 23

I have bought two or three second hand books each year over the past four years,but i felt frustrated that less and less youngster like reading paper book,they perfer read a book online at phone or computer.many paper books shop have to close down due to less ppl buy it.

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Fleur

@Fleura (31656)

• United Kingdom

27 Mar 23

That's interesting, 'real' books are having something of a resurgence here as young people still like to buy a real book especially if it has something special like beautiful artwork on the cover.

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

Sad, I prefer to hold a book in my hand.

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

@Fleura That's good to hear.

snowy

@snowy22315 (189184)

• United States

27 Mar 23

I have too much of a book collection to buy anymore really, I get free books on the Kindle though. Actually, the last paperback I got for free from the library just this past week. I feel lucky to have gotten it because it is marked with a 17.99 tag. The author came for the Virginia Festival of the Book though, and I guess made some promotional titles available. That must be what happened.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (189184)

• United States

27 Mar 23

@JamesHxstatic I agree. It is a cute little book. Hmm, he might not like me to refer to it as "cute" so I guess I will say insightful..

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

That was a lucky one!

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

@snowy22315 True, he might flinch at "cute."

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (174183)

• Boise, Idaho

27 Mar 23

I used to buy a lot of books. Now I read so much online that I don't have much time anymore for books.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (174183)

• Boise, Idaho

28 Mar 23

@JamesHxstatic ..........I do a lot of research online.

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

28 Mar 23

@celticeagle So do I.

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

I need to have it in my hand.

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much2say

@much2say (57526)

• Los Angeles, California

27 Mar 23

I have mainly bought used books for many years! Libraries and thrift shops are where I get them . . . as many of the mom and pop type used book stores have had to close shop from a long time ago. I'll have to check out abebooks!

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changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16913)

• China

28 Mar 23

I am a bookworm and like buying books too.However I now buy books online not that often, because books have taken up lots of space of my house.

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

28 Mar 23

I understand that. I have the same problem.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (37824)

• Toccoa, Georgia

27 Mar 23

The last hard bound book I bought off Amazon was a nearly new book about Marie Antoinette. I am fascinated about her life.

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

Well, she had an eventful one for sure.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (352955)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Mar 23

I was going to send a book to a myLotter but I've just worked out that postage will cost me a small fortune. I am about to beg her forgiveness for renegging on my promise.

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

Really, that's too bad. I've heard that international postage is very high. There is no special rate for books?

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (352955)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Mar 23

@JamesHxstatic There doesn't seem to be but I'll check it out now just in case. Thanks for mentioning it.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99397)

• Atlanta, Georgia

27 Mar 23

We have a used book store nearby and I buy books at goodwill store. I have so many books I haven’t read. I don’t have room for more but I still go to the library every three weeks for books to read. I also trade books at our free book box.

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John nyambegera

@thebos (5960)

• Kisumu, Kenya

27 Mar 23

What kind of books do you buy

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@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

28 Mar 23

@thebos At bedtime usually. I'm retired, but stay busy.

@JamesHxstatic (29411)

• Eugene, Oregon

27 Mar 23

Since I write poetry, I usually by that kind or novels.

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John nyambegera

@thebos (5960)

• Kisumu, Kenya

28 Mar 23

@JamesHxstatic and when do you get time to read them

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Marlina

@marlina (154117)

• Canada

27 Mar 23

We buy both new and in good shape used.

Anna

@LadyDuck (473971)

• Switzerland

27 Mar 23

You are lucky, we pay all the time for postage and it's more expensive than the price of the used book. I pay less buying new at Amazon Italy, if I reach the amount of $ 35 shipping is free.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (84796)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

28 Mar 23

When I buy books I usually do it through Amazon because I get Amazon gift cards through some survey sites and they also have used books if I want to have books for less, The books are usually in very good condition,

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Fleur

@Fleura (31656)

• United Kingdom

27 Mar 23

I use Abe books too, as well as other sites and of course charity shops. But online sellers are useful when you are looking for some less-popular or out-of-print book.

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