The Horrors of Used Book Shopping Online _ Book Chat

**My Experience with Online Used Book Shopping at Book Outlet**

I am not sponsored by Book Outlet, but I do love that Book Outlet always has very excellent deals and excellent quality books. I always order from the side of Book Outlet that is like the new good condition books. The prices are always in red, which seems to be a standard pricing system for their new condition books. Additionally, they have a scratch and dent section where all the prices are always in green. This section has the potential to be either really nice copies or more beat-up editions, you know like with vent covers, web pages, these kinds of things. You kind of take a gamble with those, but I always just stick to the normal priced ones. These I've never had any issues with, and they are often hardcovers from Book I love these, these I mean if you've watched any of my hauls, I've probably had books from Book Outlet so you guys can go back and check them out.

**My Experience with Hardcovers from Book Outlet**

I have to say that a lot of my hardcovers are from Book Outlet, and I've never had any issues with them whatsoever. The packaging is excellent, and they always come in pristine condition. I mean, what's not to love about buying used books online? It's like getting a great deal on a brand new book, but without the hefty price tag. I would definitely recommend Book Outlet to anyone looking to buy used books online. They usually have a sale going on at least once a month where you can get an extra discount off your purchase. This is a great way to score even more deals and discounts.

**Tips for Shopping Online Used Books**

My third tip is for shopping in general, and just to compare prices around the main places I buy from, our Aid Books Calm, and Thrift Books Calm sometimes also Amazon used book market. When you're looking for a book, type it in the ISBN that you want for your cover and everything that you would like in, and check it out across all the websites. You can get the best deal that way, and many of those places have free shipping, which is always a bonus.

**Comparing Prices Across Online Marketplaces**

A lot of times, a used book from online marketplaces will cost more than buying it new. I've checked prices on Amazon, our Aid Books Calm, Thrift Books Calm, and even the Book Outlet website, and often, the price difference isn't worth it. If you're looking for a specific title or edition, using an ISBN to compare prices is the best way to find the cheapest option.

**Cleaning Up Damaged Used Books**

One of my last tips is for cleaning up used books when they come in, which are usually in bad condition. When you ask for money back, usually they'll give you your money back, and then you get to keep the book. For books that are sticky or have spills in them or something like code name Verity, the best way to get rid of anything sticky is using a makeup remover. I use oil-free makeup remover, which can be found at Walmart for very cheap, like a few dollars. This will take off any stickiness and leave your book looking new again.

**Removing Stickiness from Books**

I was testing out my makeup remover on one of my books, code name Verity, and it came in really sticky. When I pulled it back, it was like I just taken off a brown smokey eye from my eye makeup, which is exactly what I needed to remove the stickiness. This product works well for matte covers as well, but be careful when using it on shiny covers, as it can temporarily dull the shine.

**Conclusion**

Overall, online used book shopping is an excellent way to save money and find great deals on books. Just know where to go and what to do, and you'll be reading like a pro in no time. My experience with Book Outlet has been positive, and I've learned to trust their prices and quality of their new condition books. If you're looking for a more affordable way to build your book collection, I highly recommend checking out online used book marketplaces and doing some research before making a purchase.