No.782
Hi /lit/!
So, I am wanting to get into the business of buying and selling books. I am thinking of like buying them at garage sales and stuff (where you can usually get a book anywhere from $0.20 to $2) and sell them online.
Before I start buying, though, my mother has a few bins of older books that she doesn't want. She said I can go through, keep what I want, and sell the rest, and I can split the money with her 50/50. Seems pretty good to me, as it will give me experiences in selling.
I am trying to make money this way, rather than getting a job, as my parents would prefer if I started a small business, rather than getting a job (high school senior; still live at home.)
Do you have any good advice, /lit/?
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No.783
First suggestion is to have a job-even if small and merely part time- to back this up, as you will require funds to start a small business. And atleast if you've any trouble in starting said business, you've fall-back plan and can recover and try again if need be.
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No.1852
>>782It may be a good idea to buy rare books in bulk and sell those off over time. I can think of a few books that have to be printed on demand by now.
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No.1854
OP, you should consider doing something like this:
http://www.prudenceandthecrow.com/>>
No.1855
>>783>>1854These seems like pretty good ideas. You could make business cards and drop them in mail boxes,think about what kind of people live in the neighborhood were you will be dropping them and try to acquire books to fit their tastes.
I always buy books from second hand stores,it's funny because around here they usually have the latest edition for half the price!
