Users post their books by isbn, then other users request the book using a first in first out method. Email us at jhh at or call us at 406 2575573 for more information, more detailed pictures, or inquiries about other books. The app allows you to enter an isbn or scan a book s barcode, if your phone has a camera to look up the number of people in the club who are currently wishing for the book. All books at pbs must meet book condition criteria. Id read most every book in the genres that i liked and then found out they would charge me money for each book i requested through interlibrary loan. In order to post this book you must agree to the conditions of the book listed below. The education techie writes about tools that can help students and teachers. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. After requesting my first book they wanted a membership fee, and i had to. Buying from amazon, unpostable book conditions sunday, december 19th, 2010. Its not the same as browsing through their stacks irl, but its close. Water damage is one of those things that you know it when you see it. I am seriously considering closing out my paperback swap account. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
Sometimes our local public library has really good book sales, and ill pick up some titles and then swap them on paperback swap to earn more credits. If no one has requested your paperback swap books within a few weeks, you may be ready to get them out of your house. I only want to trade books, so for that purpose paperbackswap is a good. Now you dont have to check the help center to see if a book you are thinking of posting is in acceptable condition. I immediately listed my entire bookshelf i have no connection to physical books once ive read them, save 5 or so of my favorites. Paperbackswap pbs is a book swapping website which was founded in 2004. It is important for members to send books that meet the swapping guidelines, which mean no water damage at all, no stains and fairly good condition.
I have been a member of paperback swap for four years. Paperbackswap or bookmooch paperbackswap librarything. Hardbacks do not need to have their dust jackets to be swapped here, and are. In addition to the club for swapping used books, we also have a market in which you can buy. Knowing that would add up to be several dollars a month, i quickly began searching for a way to trade books with other book lovers.
I have provided a photo for you to see exactly what you will be getting. I had an account with paperback swap and i had about 100 books. Paperback swap an update on my recent experiences tours. We have been meaning for a while to get photos of water and other damage to books, to provide a helpful gallery to members in the help center. So, this is how i buy a lot of my books, and how i get rid of the ones i know im not going to keep. Even new books arent full price, and their staff picks give you the scoop on what new yorks hipster literati recommend. If you dont see the book you are interested in, please ask. Here are a few of the rarer hardcover books i have in stock. If any members have images they would like to share to illustrate different book conditions, we would be happy to receive them. Members get a credit for each book mailed, good for requesting another free book. The friends of the library fol is once again holding its popular paperback swap on saturday, march 23 from 1 p. Since this is a usedbook swap, members should not expect to receive non media items with the books. Bring your adult, teen and childrens paperback books good.
Paperback swap lets you trade your books with others online. Apr 29, 2009 ok, i did an entry on my initial experience with paperback swap, the online book swapping site. I just wanted to share my disappointment in paperback swap. Mar 23, 2019 the friends of the library fol is once again holding its popular paperback swap on saturday, march 23 from 1 p. A book request is sent to the owner of the book, who then mailed the book off to the requester. Pearson cases in supply chain management and analytics kindle edition by drake, matthew j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The purpose of paperbackswap is to use the internet to facilitate the parity. Remember, the club policy on book conditions is listed on the posting page. I wish people would not procrastinate about making a notation that they received a book. You can also take that one step further by putting conditions on your expected books.
In fact, i got a signed edition of one book and a beautiful 40 year old hardback edition of another book in near new condition. I joined based on a recommendation here, and thought i had stumbled upon the greatest website on the internet. There is no trading fee and your credit can be used immediately. The most common issues with paperbackswap are around shipping times, which tend to take longer than expected by some customers.
But the book itself is in excellent condition,with title and the author on the side and. You will not receive a credit if your book is shipped in poor condition. Paperback swap has rigid rules about the condition of swapped books, so youre getting stuff without damage, tears, or weird smells, and thats nice. Jan 30, 2018 paperbackswap is a great way to share books with people all over the country. Now, i do think i will keep my wishlist if it will let me and then pay the fee for any really great book that comes along through that at pbs, if i cant find the book for less at amazon. If you cant find the books you want at paperbackswap, check out. There is an exception to general condition guidelines for.
Trading site lets you exchange books for free with other members you list what youve got, ship it to someone when it gets requested, and earn a credit. As was pointed out, often books used on amazon can be as inexpensive as paperback swap with the new fees. Ok, i did an entry on my initial experience with paperback swap, the online book swapping site. I havent been a part of paperback swap for long, and i wont be a member for longer. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pearson cases in supply chain management and analytics. Book condition criteria for swappability at paperbackswap.
List books youd like to swap with other club members. After a quick search, paperbackswap came up in my results. Be sure that your personal message lets the sender know that you want your credit returned, and also that the member can. We dont intervene in problem swaps when the issue is subjective such as book condition or in dispute, but in the case of large print, we will.
Paperbackswap is a great way to share books with people all over the country. So when you are out and about visiting used bookstores or. How to get rid of used books and make some money doing it. When you post a book, and you are asked to confirm that the book is in good condition, the phrase good condition appears with a dashed line beneath it. This was often done by representatives of the publisher or the distributor for stock at a retailer that did not sell. For titles not currently available, theres a wish list youll be notified when someone has a copy to trade. First book intro point excellent condition even though it was. The handbook of dimensional measurement is a unique resource organized into chapters by gage gauge type and function. Individual chapters move from simple to complex, from timeless measurement techniques to the most modern and innovative. You can use your credit to request a book from someone else, or as a coupon to get a brand new book at a discounted price. Damaging the book in this way was supposed to make the book. Theyre picky about what they buy, so even used books are in good if not better than good condition. Please remember our club is based on honesty and integrity from our members about their books. Paperback swap an update on my recent experiences tour.
It is in nice condition with some light cover wear. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading paperbackswap. Since this is a usedbook swap, members should not expect to receive nonmedia items with the books. Be sure that your personal message lets the sender know that you want your credit returned, and also that the member can read instructions on how to do this in the help center. These books must be in good condition, and specific. If you do, you need to check out the paperbackswap wishing app that member jaynval created for the android. You have books in good condition that you do not want to keep. Requestors should be sure to click order more from member to check the bookshelf of the sender you are ordering from to see if there are other books youd like. I gave away five books and i paid for their shipping. I have zero points and i need that point in order to order a book my husband wants. For those books that are in good condition and no one will buy. This was often done by representatives of the publisher or the distributor for stock at a retailer that did not s.