Comments on: PaperBackSwap: An Effective Way To Save Money On Books http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/ Financial talk for the rest of us Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:14:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Linda http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-735350 Linda Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:51:39 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-735350 I was pretty disappointed to learn that PaperBackSwap only works within the US- I was so excited to get rid of my old books!

]]> By: Arthur Mantzouris http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-650702 Arthur Mantzouris Mon, 04 May 2009 03:58:08 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-650702 I’m new to this but I think it’s great to be able to share all of the different information the way you all are doing. I wrote alot of the info: down and will be visiting the many sites I saw. You may even want to view a website that I have, its http://www.youravon.com/amantzouris, We do have many things on sale which won’t brake your pocketbook or wallet….Check it out, if you dare……….

]]> By: Tamara http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-563394 Tamara Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:15:57 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-563394 This sounds like a great idea, but with the cost to ship these books I am not sure it would be worth it for me. I think the library, or garage sales are more in my price range.

]]> By: Robin http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-369630 Robin Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:48:45 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-369630 Trent, I’ve been using paperbackswap.com for awhile now based on your recommendation, but I don’t think you got a credit for it. I just sent them an email so hopefully you will be getting it soon. Not sure if this is allowed in your *book fast* or not, but I hope it is.

]]> By: Dangerous Norms: When a Treat Becomes a Routine Matter ∞ Get Rich Slowly http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-345833 Dangerous Norms: When a Treat Becomes a Routine Matter ∞ Get Rich Slowly Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:00:35 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-345833 [...] I started borrowing DVDs and books from the library. I started to use swapping services like PaperBackSwap. I made an effort to actually master old video games before acquiring new [...]

]]> By: mark http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-201912 mark Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:05:47 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-201912 I prefer http://www.swaptree.com. Do more than books. You can trade cds, dvds and vide games.

]]> By: Haji http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-16339 Haji Sat, 07 Apr 2007 12:35:13 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-16339 For international users who would like a credit based site there are two main ones I use.

http://www.bookmooch.com, it give the sender an extra credit for sending outside their own country, while charging the requester 2 credits vs in the one charged for requesting within your own country.

AND

http://www.titletrader.com which not only has books,and various types of media but anything you can find on Amazon.com

]]> By: Deepa R http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-9068 Deepa R Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:31:22 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-9068 Does anyone know of a similar service in India ? I know one recently launched one here, BuySellOldBooks.com , but they set up face-to-face meetings. A swap/sell by mail service is what I am looking for.

]]> By: Serena http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-8923 Serena Sun, 04 Mar 2007 11:52:27 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-8923 I’ve been thinking about trying one of those sites… thanks for the post.
As for the library – most will get books from others nearby if you have specific requests – my library even has a webpage where you can request books or renew.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-8811 Stephanie Sat, 03 Mar 2007 18:08:40 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-8811 Freecycle is great, I’m a member of my local network. I haven’t given or taken anything from it yet, but I love reading the daily digest of emails to see what people are putting up there.

If you can stand reading books on your computer screen (some people can, and some people can’t), check out WOWIO.com. The books have ads in them, like magazine ads, but only about 6 ads per book – otherwise, the books are completely free. They started the site with books in the public domain, and used that based to expand out, and now they’re adding new books all the time. Yes, I come off sounding like a bit of a mouthpiece for them – but I truly enjoy their service.

]]> By: Ali http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-8805 Ali Sat, 03 Mar 2007 17:15:24 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-8805 I love this idea! I am going to go check it out. My husband and I are avid library-goers, but in our small town, the library is very small. I think my husband has nearly read everything they have in the sci-fi and how-to sections! This also reminded me of another exchange-type program we are involved in. I searched TSD and didn’t see that you’ve talked about it yet. It is called Freecycle. It is a program where you can post things to give away (not sell, but “recycle” to somebody else)and you can post things you’d like to find. For example, one lady nearby needed a child-size tuxedo for a wedding and didn’t want to go buy one for her son who would surely outgrow it before he ever used it again. So, I offered her my son’s tux and I didn’t have to throw it away (it was just collecting dust in the back of the closet) and she got a nice set of clothes for nothing. I understand she later passed it on to somebody else who needed it. You sign up online and they help you find your local Freecyle network. Google “Freecycle”.

]]> By: Anon http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-8798 Anon Sat, 03 Mar 2007 15:03:56 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/03/paperbackswap-an-effective-way-to-save-money-on-books/#comment-8798 bookmooch.com does the same thing, so if you can’t find a book you’re looking for you might want to try it.

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