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childrens books

hi

i been looking for cheap kids book on ebay but with the postage they end up being more expensive then the shops.

if anyone knows where i can get cheap books i would be really gratefull. i live in bradford if that helps.

thanks.
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  • bakerlad1983
    bakerlad1983 Posts: 255 Forumite
    I got most of mine from car boot sales for my son, have a flick through and make sure they are in good condition, and they are cheaper than anywhere you can buy from
  • RustyFlange
    RustyFlange Posts: 7,538 Forumite
    Depends on how cheap is cheap you can get childrens books from https://www.thebookpeople.co.uk They do plenty of choice and unlike most other book clubs you only buy what you want there is no (please buy 189 more books this year or else)

    I have ordered from these plenty of times and vouchers for free chipping can be picked up online.
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  • kiwifruit_2
    kiwifruit_2 Posts: 4,760 Forumite
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    Depends on how cheap is cheap you can get childrens books from www.thebookpeople.co.uk They do plenty of choice and unlike most other book clubs you only buy what you want there is no (please buy 189 more books this year or else)

    I have ordered from these plenty of times and vouchers for free chipping can be picked up online.

    also theres a banner on their website to another good kids bookstore - cant remember what its called but its something like redhouse or the likes.....

    Rusty - the free chipping sounds interesting lmao :D
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  • RustyFlange
    RustyFlange Posts: 7,538 Forumite
    kiwifruit wrote: »
    also theres a banner on their website to another good kids bookstore - cant remember what its called but its something like redhouse or the likes.....

    Rusty - the free chipping sounds interesting lmao :D

    Funny you should say that as I much prefer some chipping to some shipping :rotfl:

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  • xs11ax
    xs11ax Posts: 209 Forumite
    hi

    found a great shop in bradford that has some really good deals on books.

    i bought my son some really nicely illustrated colourful books which only cost £5 for 4 books!

    the shop is inside kirkgate market for those who are interested.

    cheers all!
  • superskilly
    superskilly Posts: 94 Forumite
    I tend to stick with boot sales, pick books up for 20p, hardbacks with an rrp of £10, can't complain at that, its the first thing i look at when i go to them.
    How about local charity shops?
  • CelticStar
    CelticStar Posts: 548 Forumite
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    I use the following site (linked to the bookpeople mentioned above)

    http://www.redhouse.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=18201&langId=100

    They are very good and their prices are really cheap.
  • rsdiscos
    rsdiscos Posts: 844 Forumite
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    Do you have an 'instore' in Bradford?
    Ours has new picture books for £1 where the usually prices are £4.99
    I usually get one or two for little ones birthady and sometimes add money to the gift ( depending on who it is).
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  • xs11ax
    xs11ax Posts: 209 Forumite
    rsdiscos wrote: »
    Do you have an 'instore' in Bradford?
    Ours has new picture books for £1 where the usually prices are £4.99
    I usually get one or two for little ones birthady and sometimes add money to the gift ( depending on who it is).

    instore?? is that the same as the one in birmingham in the one stop shopping centre (used to have a little stall there).

    if it is the same then i dont think there is one in bradford area.
  • jenxj
    jenxj Posts: 2 Newbie
    Have a look at www.halfpriceorbetter.com.
    If you spend over £25 you get a free book and free p&p too. I received an order of books today and I am very impressed. It works out cheper than the book people who I also buy from.
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