Could we do some kind of bookswap thingy?

soba

Hi, I don't know if this has been suggested on here before. I've got a couple of cookery books that I don't need, but there are others that I would like. Is it possible to get some kind of swap-shop going or do you think the postage costs would be too much?

starlorna22

I think that would be a brilliant idea!
I've got loads of books that I've read a few times and probably won't use again.
I'm not sure how things like that usually get set up on here, but maybe each person could set up a list of what they're offering and what they would like??
What does everyone else think?

Glad

"Martin does not allow buying/selling or swapping on the forum. While it can be a very useful way of saving money it relies on a certain amount of trust between members and as such can cause problems (and I believe has in the past)."

the above has been posted on similar threads by MSE Andrea and the abuse team

cheekymole

Good idea but there is a website where you can do that with books cds dvds etc but I'm not sure about the trust thing i.e. who sends which book first and what if you don't receive it?
Sorry to be a bit pessimistic but noy sure how it would work...

soba

Glad wrote:

"Martin does not allow buying/selling or swapping on the forum. While it can be a very useful way of saving money it relies on a certain amount of trust between members and as such can cause problems (and I believe has in the past)."

OK, sorry didn't realise that. Would it be best to delete my original post?

Claude_2

I know you want to swap books so this site is probably not really suitable for you personnally, but it might be useful to other who just want to get rid of book and pick up something at random: https://www.bookcrossing.com

cheekymole

Also try https://www.swapz.co.uk

se999

Hi, There's always Freecycle.

Also look at Apprentice tycoons Amazon book thread (it's on the Ebay section now I think), it gives links to other websites too for selling/buying books. Maybe that's the way to go if you can sell the books you don't want anymore to help finance buying the ones you do.

arkonite_babe

soba wrote:

OK, sorry didn't realise that. Would it be best to delete my original post?

Soba, we will let this thread stay for the time being, in the hope that no one abuses the trust of the forum and breaks the rules If it appears at any stage that the rules have been breached, then this thread will have to be closed and referred to the abuse team for clarification.

squeaky

Trow wrote:

I have seen this idea on another website - wonder if it would work without breaking the rules??

Yes, your suggestion would be going against the purpose stated in the post about not exchanging personal details on the site, so I'm sorry, but I have deleted it and just quoted a small amount here.

RacyRed

I'd be up for this if it could be done within the rules.

In the past I've considered selling the books I no longer read, but I'd much rather know they were going to a good home, if you know what I mean. Also by swapping within a group you have a chance to get to know who's tastes are similar to your own, that can save a lot of time, effort and postal charges.