selling books on Amazon - tips for more profit

bj-sailaway

Robnye, you wont go far wrong if you start with the first quote on this thread, that's all I used to get me going. Then scanned each subsequent page when I had time. You probably don't need to read it word for word right through - start at the top and get yourself started - good luck!

apprentice_tycoon

Hi Robnye, you have made a very interesting point - 220 posts is a lot to read through.

What I'll do is check and edit my first post to make sure that all the crucial bits that a beginner will need are in the one place then the rest of the thread can by perused at leisure

lily_the_pink

Thanks for all the posts and this thread. Ive been meaning to do this for absolutely ages and finally got round to it this afternoon - sold 2 already (inluding the Da Vinci code for nearly £3 once the left over postage taken into account). Have listed about 60 already and I still need to venture into the loft. Thanks again

bj-sailaway

Well done Lily the pink, great isn't it! Like pennies from heaven! Keep listing.

kaznelson

Posted all my old book are and have sold two!!!! Each for a penny!!!! But all those pennies soon mount up. And I can slip them into the work post so no postage costs!!

cymro1170

I'm becoming an International seller!
Got books going to USA, Japan, Brazil and The Netherlands - and all for a healthy profit.

Now, any tips on packaging and tracking abroad?

dsdl23185

Have to say i have sold books on Amazon previously before reading this thread and on some i made money and on others i lost money because of cost of postage.

However i read on another site something about a special postage scheme for books.

Not sure if its for just posting into europe though.

Will definitely have another go now i've read this thread.

The books i found that went quickest were anything to do with canals or narrowboats,when i bought them i was looking to downsize onto a narrowboat.

apprentice_tycoon

dsdl23185 wrote:

Have to say i have sold books on Amazon previously before reading this thread and on some i made money and on others i lost money because of cost of postage.

However i read on another site something about a special postage scheme for books.

Not sure if its for just posting into europe though.

Will definitely have another go now i've read this thread.

The books i found that went quickest were anything to do with canals or narrowboats,when i bought them i was looking to downsize onto a narrowboat.

I wonder if you mean the 'printed paper' rate? it's available worldwide and it's just a shade cheaper than 'small packet' rate but it's just for airmail, surface mail is the same rate for anywhere in the world whether it's Australia or France. Have a look at www.royalmail.com

Cymro - just make sure that you get a certificate of posting from the PO and keep it until the package arrives.

I've never gone overseas with Amazon, just ebay. I think if you look on the Amazon website there will be plenty of info on international trading

Firefly

I've just sold my tenth book since reading this thread, and made myself £85 profit!

Thank you so much. It has made a difference.

Yorkielass

I'm looking forward to getting the internet sorted in my new place - got a pile of books ready to add on but don't want to as I can't guarentee how regularly I'll be online over the next couple of weeks :eek: