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Katsunami · 02-26-2014, 11:56 AM

Some second hand book prices are way out of line, especially the ones by well-known writers. I've been looking to buy some hardcover versions of books that are not available as ebooks.

- Look at Amazon.co.uk: see price of € 24,95 (after conversion)
- Look at "New from other sellers": see price of € 23,95 - € 29,95)
- Look at "Used from these sellers": see price of € 24,95 - € 100+ for books in the "Good" to "Like new" category.)

I'm confused.

How does one expect to sell a used book, even if it's in the "Good" category, for € 24,95 or up, if I can get it NEW for the same price? How come some people expect to get € 100+ for such a book?

Obviously, this is not the case with all books, but I have encountered quite a few.

02-26-2014, 11:56 AM	#1
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	Understanding second hand book prices Some second hand book prices are way out of line, especially the ones by well-known writers. I've been looking to buy some hardcover versions of books that are not available as ebooks. - Look at Amazon.co.uk: see price of € 24,95 (after conversion) - Look at "New from other sellers": see price of € 23,95 - € 29,95) - Look at "Used from these sellers": see price of € 24,95 - € 100+ for books in the "Good" to "Like new" category.) I'm confused. How does one expect to sell a used book, even if it's in the "Good" category, for € 24,95 or up, if I can get it NEW for the same price? How come some people expect to get € 100+ for such a book? Obviously, this is not the case with all books, but I have encountered quite a few.