If you have a selection of
used paperback books, you can sell these to people who want something more than just the sand and sea.
I can order a slightly
used paperback for $ 0.01 plus shipping ($ 5 for up to two pounds of books).
As would I. I read them all
in used paperbacks bought by a friend's fiancée at a garage sale.
I've found several of them in
used paperback since Amazon started that but those are the ones that the publishers had the ebook version priced double, or more, of the original paperback price.
This protection under copyright law essentially allows everyone from
dusty used paperback stores to first - edition antique book dealers to stay in business.
But since there's no «used» aftermarket for ebooks, students often found that
used paperback textbooks could be priced competitively compared to their Kindle editions.
Like knowing where to find the
best used paperbacks, or the best wide noodles in Chinatown, you just have to know the territory.
I seek out
used paperbacks for back list because my limit on a book is $ 5 unless it's brand new.
When we visited there was no WiFi access with just games, a
few used paperbacks and fellow guests providing diversions.
Suitably terrified, I avoided this sucker for a good decade before running across
a used paperback and falling in love.
Most e-books I buy are less expensive than print books anyway, and I'd much rather save a couple bucks up front than hope I can try to sell
a used paperback for more than a pittance.
No metaphysical damage is done when someone chops up
a used paperback.