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How To Find Garage Sales Online:
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| One precious item that's worth a lot of money can make your search highly profitable so patience is very important. |
That's okay because serious online bookselling operators don't mind the extra work because it gives them a competitive advantage over their less diligent competitors.
While smaller sites may not be a great source for local garage sales in that they probably won't list books by title or even in most cases, by the general subject, sometimes it's these sites that have the best finds.
Just like a physical yard sale you never know what a random garage sale may hold.
Strategies And Tips For Buying From Garage Sales Online
You want to approach online sales the same as you would sales you find through local garage sale listings.
The one thing you don't want to do is go into buying from these online sites without having formed a garage sale strategy. This strategy should consist of several things:
- Verify seller claims. This may not be an issue when you're buying a box of books cheaply that you can quickly resell to people looking for light reading material. However, it'll make a huge difference if you're trying to buy a rare book that's out of print that may be valuable. When buying from garage sales online, at a minimum you need pictures of the book as well as a detailed description of it's condition.
- Does the site allow customers to rate sellers? This is an important feature because it allows you to see if other buyers are happy with their purchases. Although this is no guarantee, it at least gives you some assurance that the seller you're buying from is reputable.
- Should You Bargain At Garage Sales Online? If you think the asking price for the book or books you want is too high, you should definitely try to bargain it down. Some sellers even add phrases such as “or best offer” or “will negotiate” right on their ad so you know they're willing to deal. In other cases, you may have to make an unsolicited lower offer. Always start at a lower price than you're actually willing to pay so there's room for the seller make a counter offer and feel as though he or she “won” the negotiation.
- Use checklists to stay on target. Consider developing a garage sale checklist that helps you stay focused on your objectives. It can include such things as the maximum price you're willing to pay, genre of books you want to buy, and the minimum condition you're willing to accept, for starters. Refer to your checklist often so you don't stray from your guidelines.
By following these online garage sale tips you're sure to get some incredible books at great prices that you can resell for profit from your online bookstore.
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