Home Business Magazine August 2012 : Page 39

Learn the book trade and terminology. Study everything you can and add to your knowledge each day. Amazon, the typical used book seller is not even permitted to list collectible books, so that avenue is closed to you until you prove some authority or certification. LEARN THESE BASICS OF BOOKSELLING To get started in your new venture, here are six simple tips to keep in mind: 1. Learn the book trade and terminology. Study everything you can and add to your knowledge each day. 2. Do make sure you have a sufficient number of titles. The more books you have to sell, the better. People want to buy now. They won’t wait around until you find the title. They’ll just move on to the next Internet seller. 3. Be thorough and accurate in your descriptions, revealing any and all flaws in the condition of the book. Don’t be afraid to list your book one step down in condition to stay on the safe side (Example: If you have a book in “Very Good” condition, consider listing it in “Good” condition so as to delight the average book buyer, and not disappoint the discriminating book buyer. 4. Do your homework. If you describe a book as a First Edition, be sure that it is one. If you don’t know how to tell for certain, then don’t add this detail. 5. Learn the basics of how publishers insert the bibliographical descriptions in the front section of books. These identify to collectors the year of copyright, the print edition, the publisher, the ISBN (10-digit ID number for books that you will use often to search up values and availability of books), and more. 6. Determine where to purchase used books. Negotiate for the best pricing. These are your keys to making maximum profits in your own home book store. With time and effort, you can learn how to make money in this simple home business. Steve Johnson’s newest e-book “How To Make Easy Money Selling Your Old Used Books On Amazon” is now available in the Kindle E-Book Store at Amazon. You can read a free sample chapter here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007H3JEKA July/August 2012 | Home Business ® 39

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