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Second Hand Book Prices: How to Judge a Fair Price

Bookaao Blog โฑ 1 min read

Short answer: Compare the price with the cover price, adjust for condition and edition, and add delivery before deciding.

Start from the cover price

Find the original price and see what share of it the seller is asking.

Adjust for condition

Heavy highlighting or damage should lower the price. A clean copy of a popular edition can sensibly cost more.

Include delivery

Delivery is added on top and depends on packed weight, so a heavy book far away costs more to ship.

Frequently asked questions

Is a lower price always better?

No. A low price on the wrong edition or a poor copy is no saving.

Can I negotiate?

Use the in-site chat to ask the seller questions before ordering.

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