Where to sell used books online

If you are looking to make some extra cash for your used books, the Internet offers a world of opportunity to sell your books. Depending on the condition and edition of the book, you could make a good profit from unwanted books and used textbooks.

Rare books

Finding the value of rare books If you have books which are out of print, they may be worth a lot of money. The used book website Abebooks.co.uk is home to booksellers who sell rare and first edition books. If you type in your book and published date in the books search box, you will get a general idea of your book's selling price. If you have many rare books to sell, it might be worth paying to open an account to sell your books. Auction websites Many book collectors use auction websites such as Ebay.co.uk to find a book that they are interested in. You can sell your used books at the online auction and if you know the value, you can set a minimum price. Book dealers Most rare book dealers have their own websites and you can sell directly to them. You can search for book dealers in your local area on search engines like Yell.co.uk and many dealers will be happy to visit you to see your books personally, or may agree to buy them if you e-mail photos of the books.

General books

Book websites Most online book websites such as Amazon.co.uk or Half.com books offer opportunities to sell your cheapest books, textbooks and general fiction, as well as more valuable editions. It is simple to set up an account, and a good option if you are not in a hurry to sell your books. Fixed price websites If you have a number of used books which are not valuable, a good option is to join a fixed price used books website such as Greenmetropolis.com which pay you a small price for each book sold, usually around £3 per book. Book exchange Another option rather than selling your books is to join a book swap website such as Readitswapit.co.uk. These websites give you the chance to clear out your unwanted books and replace them with other books that you want to read.