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Book Club books

3/9/2012

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We received a great question on our website from Alisa:

"Hello! I was wondering if you took in books in trade that were purchased through a book club--like Doubleday or Literary Guild or Rhapsody?"


Hi Alisa,

Thanks for the question!  

I checked the 3 book clubs online and it looks like they currently have some amazing titles.

The trick with book clubs is that (if it is hardcover) it needs to have its jacket and be no more than 0-5 years old.  

If you really have a large number of any one type and you still aren't sure, the best option is bring in a small sample, so you don't have to schlep in 5 big heavy boxes only to find out we don't take Danielle Steel in hardcover (for example).

However, if the books are relatively current and in good condition, it sounds like a pretty safe bet.

Hope to see you and your books soon!


And keep those great questions coming in!
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"Trade Policy"

5/28/2009

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At Books at a Fifth we trade books 2 for 1 based on the value of the book. For example, if we price the book at $4, you receive $2 in store credit that you can use towards your purchase.

We are looking for interesting books in good condition: clean and unmarked, and the hard covers should have their dust jackets.

Trade does not have to be used the same day you bring in books. We will set up a trade credit file in your name and you can pick out books at any time.

You do not need to schedule an appointment to bring in books, but if you have a vast quantity of them, it is easier if you bring them in Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Most books sell for 80% off the publisher's price- which is 1/5th the cover price, hence the name.

A hard cover that sells for $24.99 at Barnes and Noble will sell for $5 in our shop. You can receive $2.50 in trade (that can be used any time) provided it is in good condition and a book we wish to add to our collection.

Paperbacks in good condition will also sell for 1/5th their cover price. A paperback that sells for $7.99 at B&N will be sold for $1.60 and you can receive half that in trade. 

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