Buying Used Books Online

Low Prices

Used books can be from 50% to 75% of the recommended retail price. This is a huge advantage for bibliophiles (those who love books) who are constantly looking for more books to read.

Used Books - A Green Choice

Used books can lessen your impact on the environment. How you ask? Well, buying used books can be seen as a form of recycling which helps reduce the amount of waste in landfills. There will be times when there is no other option than to buy a new book, but if you buy a used book instead of a new copy, the environment will thank you.

Find rare and out of print books

A used book store or website can be home to some the best bargains you have ever found! Used bookstores, whether online or a shopfront, have many hidden treasures. If you are looking for a particular rare title chances are you will find it hidden away somewhere on the net or in a second hand bookstore. Occasionally, you may find a rare First Edition which is worth a great deal of money. You can find more information on First Editions and how to identify them at the Dog-Eared Books Online Blog.

Second Hand Books - A Boon for Struggling Students!

Most university students have to survive on limited funds and quality second-hand textbooks are fantastic value for money.

Postage Costs

Postage charges can eat up your profits when buying used books - the money you save on the price of the book is eaten up by delivery charges. For this reason, postage charges often discourage purchases from buying online, However, within Australia, many online sellers use Australia Post pre-paid satchels to package their books. For example, a 500g satchel can fit one or two standard paperbacks, while a 3 kg satchel can fit up to 9 or 10 paperbacks. This offers the buyer the opportunity to purchase books in bulk and pay only one postage charge. This is fantastic value for the purchaser.

Having said this, some disreputable sellers may try to make a profit from postage, therefore, if the postage seems excessive to you, question the seller and, if not satisfied with the reply, look elsewhere for your purchases.

There are many value for money books listed on the internet and, even when postage is added to the price, they still may be cheaper than the prices offered by a bricks and mortar bookstore.

Buyers are concerned about disreputable sellers

The majority of online booksellers are honest and put a great deal of effort into building a good reputation. However, it can be a worry buying a book that you haven't seen from someone you have never seen. There are a few guidelines to follow which should minimise problems arising from an online transaction.

Firstly, read the book description carefully and note any faults the book may have. The Independent Online Booksellers Association provides a list of book grading definitions which you can refer to.

Secondly, read the seller's terms of sale carefully. The Terms of Sale should provide you with information about payment methods, return policy and postage methods. Look for a seller who has a good return policy. For example, a return policy of 7 days is a minimum and a longer period is even better. If a book needs to be returned, please keep in mind that most sellers will only offer to pay the cost of return postage if the book has flaws that were not in the description. If you simply change your mind, you are responsible for return postage.

Thirdly, some sites allow buyers to leave feedback about each transaction. Take advantage of this if offered because if you have had a good experience it allows the seller to build a reputation and if you have had a bad experience, your feedback can be a warning to other buyers.

Lastly, If you have a problem with an online seller, contact them as most sellers will go out of their way to ensure you have a pleasurable shopping experience. Most problems are merely misunderstandings and remember when problems arise Communication is the Key.

Reputable booksellers want you to be happy with your purchase, and most problems are misunderstandings. If you ask questions, and make sure that what you are ordering is really what you want, you'll rarely have a problem at all.

Dog-Eared Books Online is an independent online bookshop specialising in used books, rare books, collectible and antiquarian books.

Books and Collectibles is based in Australia and offers offers the buyer the opportunity to search online book stores and sites worldwide.

Oztion is Australia's own online auction site and offers a wide range of new and used books.

MeTime Books on Oztion sells a range of new, used and hard-to-find titles.

Biblio is an online marketplace for used, rare & out-of-print books.

Choose Books is a worldwide marketplace for used, rare, antiquarian and out-of-print books.

Fishpond markets itself as Australia's Largest Bookstore and is very similar to Amazon. Fishpond offers new titles, but also has a range of used books listed by various smaller, independent booksellers. If you are looking for new books, Fishpond offers the buyer some fantastic savings.

AbeBooks is an online marketplace for books and boasts more than 110 million new, used, rare, and out-of-print books.

Dog-Eared Books Online is an independent online book dealer who specialises in all genres of books.

Dog-Eared Books Online offers its customers personlised, friendly service and stocks a large range of Romance, Mystery,Thriller, Self-help, Arts and Crafts, True Crime and Religious titles. Dog-Eared Books cater for the young reader and stock a large selection of titles for children and young adults.

We have thousands of books in stock which we are endeavoring to list on our website, however, this is an enormous task! So, if you cannot find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us with your request. We are happy to try and find books for you so, if we don't have it we will do our best to get it for you! This is a free service, there are no upfront costs, payment only when we have found the book for you and you agree to purchase it!

You might be asking yourself what makes us different from the many bookstores which operate online. There are many reasons, for example:

* We don't charge new prices for used books!

* We fully explain our definitions of the conditions of the books so you know exactly what you will receive.

* The images of books on this site are scans of the actual book you will be purchasing. Additional pictures can be provided at request.

* Our postage costs are kept to a minimum. We do not profit from postage. Our postage charges can be found on our website.

* We recycle packaging wherever possible to keep costs of postage down

* We reply promptly to your emails!

* All our books are in stock ready to dispatch!

Feel free to visit Dog-Eared Books Online to see our comprehensive catalogue.

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