For many people getting lost in the pages of a good book is the pinnacle of entertainment. If you're a big reader you're probably aware of how easy it is to lose track of time when immersed in a captivating story. "Just a few more pages" you tell yourself only to realize several chapters later that another hour has passed.

Reading can be a great way to unwind (and stay up late) but books provide more than just a pleasant diversion. Evidence is mounting to support the notion that reading can improve intelligence. When you think of intelligence the first thing that comes to mind is probably IQ. Although IQ tests measure both fluids and crystallized intelligence many experts now agree that intelligence extends far beyond IQ.

AbeBooks is a website that sells books fine art and collectibles. As a seller you can make some extra money by selling your products on AbeBooks. AbeBooks has sellers from around the world selling new and used books and other collectibles.

If you enjoy reading you are aware that finding the book you are looking for can be difficult at times. AbeBooks has a large collection of rare books including signed copies first editions classics and new books which is great for book lovers. AbeBooks was one of the first eCommerce companies having been founded in 1995 and launching their website AbeBooks.com in 1996. After being acquired by Amazon.com Inc. in 2008 it became a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc. The business model works globally via AbeBooks.com AbeBooks.co.uk AbeBooks.de AbeBooks.fr AbeBooks.it IberLibro.com and ZVAB.com. The company also has a feature from BookFinder.com a price comparison tool designed specifically for books.

How Does AbeBooks Works?

AbeBooks is a 1996 online marketplace that was founded. It is a marketplace where you can purchase brand-new books used books rare books and even out-of-print books as well as low-cost textbooks for schools and colleges. Buyers can connect with hundreds of professional booksellers from all over the world through the platform.

There are millions of books for sale on the platform and it is convenient safe and secure. All you have to do is look for your book buy a copy and the bookseller will ship it to you. Signing up as a seller on AbeBooks is simple and you can immediately begin selling your book inventory.

Few Rare Book collections:

1. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
2. The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
3. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
4. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
5. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

AbeBooks Features

1. It's simple to find books: Buyers who are looking for a specific book can use the search boxes to find it which can be searched by author title keyword or ISBN. The superior search tool helps find books by cost publisher publication date bookseller location and key attributes such as first edition dust jacket and autograph.
2. Purchase with confidence: The bookseller ships the purchase order directly to you.
3. Every book is guaranteed to be in good condition: It must be exactly as described on the platform.
4. Buyers are entitled to a refund: Within a month if they are dissatisfied due to a bookseller error or if the book does not arrive. Books can be purchased using Visa MasterCard or American Express. Furthermore different booksellers may offer different payment methods such as PayPal check or direct transfer.
5. Shop with confidence: All of your personal information is protected and secure at all times when you buy books online from AbeBooks. Employees and booksellers adhere to stringent security policies and guidelines.

How Sellers Can Join AbeBooks?

It is simple to become a seller on AbeBooks. The platform is fairly simple to use and signing up and creating a profile takes little time and effort. After you've created your profile you can begin listing books or other items for sale. Enter the ISBN publication year and other details then wait for buyers to contact you.

You must provide your business name phone number address and email address to sell on AbeBooks. You must also provide a credit card bank information tax information a business description and products.

How can you make money on AbeBooks?

You can make money on the AbeBooks platform by selling used books antiques rare collections art and collectibles. To do this effectively you will need to find a source of books either a local supplier or a supplier who can ship books to the buyer after the order has been placed.

Reason To Choose AbeBooks

1. AbeBooks now claims to have over 100 million listings from over 13500 dealers making it the easiest database to search.
2. Allows for the most direct contact between buyers and sellers on all major sites as well as links to your own website.
3. Allows sellers to set their own shipping rates and policies to describe books briefly or in detail and to price books as they see fit.
4. Accepts virtually any seller database format and will customize the upload. Booksellers can also use a free database program called HomeBase.
5. AbeBooks will keep want matches for an indefinite period of time-based on a variety of criteria from a simple author's name or keyword to a desire for a signed first edition in a dust jacket of a specific title.
6. A relatively short holding period on AbeBooks eCommerce sales where payments were processed and paid weekly with a holding period ranging from 8 to 15 days for most booksellers.

Reasons To Avoid AbeBooks

1. AbeBooks is arguably the most expensive site to list on depending on the number of sales the average dollar value of each sale and the number of listings.
2. The database's "clutter" and "junk" as well as a lack of quality control over both sellers and inventory.
3. There are no ratings or other indicators of a bookseller's dependability. This has been proposed for years and will eventually be implemented.
4. When modifying factors are selected search results are inaccurate. Non-qualifying books have already been mentioned but it is also true that books that do meet the search criteria are occasionally screened out.
5. Shipping costs are shown only for the bookseller's home country. This should be a buyer-focused industry.

Final Thoughts!

AbeBooks began as a simple traditional multi-dealer listing website. Most of the original dealers were professionals and most of the customers were collectors or experienced book buyers. Even after all the changes the bones of this simple listing service remain. Decorate your home with original paintings and etchings as well as vintage posters and prints. Add vintage magazines and periodicals comics photographs maps manuscripts and paper collectibles ranging from autograph letters to movie scripts and other ephemera to your collection. Hope this blog by The NerdSeries will help booksellers and buyers to come across one single platform and benefit each other.