What: Abe Books is an online marketplace where you can buy and sell rare and collectible texts
Commissions & Fees: 8% commission and a 5.5% credit card processing fee plus $25/month membership
Where: National
Review:
PROS:
- Originals like Tales of Peter Rabbit are listed on the site for prices ranging from $20,000 to $100,000
- You pay an 8% commission and a 5.5% credit card processing fee
CONS:
- $25/month membership fee to list
If you’re selling a textbook, consider Bookscouter. For generic fiction and non-fiction, Amazon or a local garage sale may be better.
Also, check your neighborhood for members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association.
