Is your bookshelf starting to sag by now? And would you rather get rid of those second-hand books? Well, we have a tip! So you can earn some money with that, because in your pocket there is a universe of handy sites and apps that make it very easy for you to sell your old books. At thegreenlist.nl we are always up for a good deal and so we have figured out where and how you can sell your old books online.
Making money with your old books
Did you know that the average price for a Dutch book is around fifteen euros? And did you know that the price of a book in the second-hand circuit is between four and ten euros? So it makes perfect sense and is lucrative to sell your second-hand books. So we say: dive into your bookcase, crawl into that attic and empty those boxes. In short: let's get into business. Otherwise those books will just be gathering dust anyway, which is another waste of the trees that were cut down for them. By the way, did you know that there are super handy platforms online that help you trade? We dived in. Do you also want to earn some money, tidy up your house and, above all, be sustainable? Then read on quickly!
The best places to sell your second-hand books online
We have selected a number of platforms for you. Each platform works in its own way and each offers its own advantages and disadvantages. So take a good look at what suits you.
Book desk
Simply download the Book desk app, create an account and scan the barcode on the back of your book and whoppa you will immediately see what you get for your book from Boekenbalie. So they immediately buy the second-hand book from you. All you have to do is drop it off for free at a parcel point. We say ‘’super easy'.
Booknext!
Want to get rid of your used books easily and quickly? Download the Booknext app, create an account and scan your book. Booknext also helps you determine the right price for your book. Really nice! Just fill in the condition of the book and voila within a minute your books are online and you can start selling.
Dive into your closet or attic! Your old books are worth money if you sell them online.
Bookmatch to sell old textbooks
Via Bookmatch sell your textbooks quickly and easily. Use the Bookmatch app for this. Create an account and enter the ISBN of your textbook. What's really handy: Bookmatch helps you determine a good selling price. A potential buyer can then make an offer and negotiate directly with you. Are you a match? Then the buyer pays Bookmatch and they then pay you back. All this within two weeks of shipping.
Your own bookstore via Boekwinkeltjes.nl
We think it's cool! At Bookstores.nl you can start your own bookstore. You can even give it an original name. Bookstores.nl works in two ways: you pay a fixed monthly fee for your shop or on a commission basis where they get a percentage of every book deal you make. So want to go from a well-stocked bookcase to a well-stocked wallet? Then check out Bookstores.nl.
You can also sell children's books perfectly second-hand. And from the proceeds of your sale, you can buy new second-hand books via the app. And so we have come full circle!
Selling second-hand books via Vinted, Marketplace and Facebook
Clothing, toys, household appliances... You read it: big users of these apps we already were, but so they are also great places to sell your second-hand books. Within Facebook, for instance, you can find several groups where you can offer your second-hand books as a member. Also Vinted and Marketplace are well equipped to sell your second-hand books. So be sure to also consider the well-known platforms for selling your old books, is what we want to say.
Want to achieve success too? Tips to boost your sales boost:
- Also share your ad within your social network. Do this via Instagram or WhatsApp, for example. This way, you increase your reach very easily.
- Take clear photos of the front and back of your book.
- Note the title, author name, ISBN (often found on the back of the book), publisher and printing.
- Is your book damaged? Don't panic! Briefly indicate in your text where the damage is. Add a photo of the damage if necessary.
Selling second-hand books online: a great opportunity!
With the selling method that suits you best, the right presentation of your second-hand books and a good price, you can not only make money easily. But above all, you let others enjoy your beautiful books again. Besides, you are doing something sustainable. And it also cleans up nicely at home. We say triple win!
More second-hand selling tips
Did selling second-hand books go well? And have you got the hang of it? Then check out our other tips!
- Also see: tips for selling stuff through Marketplace.
- Also see: tips for selling your clothes through Vinted.
- Also see: tips for making the prettiest flea market rug.
Sources: kvbboekwerk.nl. Photo credits: thegreenlist.nl (main image). Other: bookcase by Roman Odintsov (Pexels), woman with box by ArtHouse Studio (Pexels), child in front of bookcase by Angela de Vlaming, stack of books: thegreenlist.nl.
