There are many reasons to consider online bookbuying when shopping for collectible books. If you know where to look, shopping for collectible and signed books online is easy. By purchasing your books online you can save a lot of time and perhaps some money too.

The most obvious reason to buy collectible books online is convenience. Instead of calling dealer after dealer inquiring about a book, you need only perform a search. You can start by searching from your favorite search engine. If the book is available on a site that the search engines like, it might just come right up on the front page. This will save you even more time, since you won’t have to search each site individually.

However, you might still want to go check out other online bookbuying sites. It’s possible that the book could be listed at more than one of them, and if so, you can compare the different copies of the book before deciding which one to buy. The books may vary in condition as well as price, so be sure you read everything carefully and examine the pictures if there are any available. Make sure that you know which edition of the book you are buying because that can make a big difference in how much the book is worth. You can also expect a signed book to sell for more than an unsigned one.

Always take the shipping costs into consideration when deciding which book is the best deal. Some online booksellers pad the shipping costs to make their book prices appear cheaper. You’ll want to consider the total cost with shipping when comparing similar items.

There are many places you can purchase collectible books online. Amazon.com has a marketplace where anyone can sell their used books. Collectible books often show up there. There are also large online booksellers that specialize in collectible and rare books. These sellers include Abe Books, Alibris, Elephant Books and Powell’s.

Of course, there is always eBay. You should be extra careful when buying on eBay or anywhere that you are purchasing from an individual. Many of the folks who sell on eBay really don’t know how to find out whether a book is a first edition or if the signature on a signed book is authentic. Make sure you know what to look for so you don’t end up getting burnt.

Online bookbuying can save you time and money. Just use caution and common sense and you can find some great bargains and have fun doing it.

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