Book Exchange Advice : How to Get Free Books Online
When you are swapping or trading books online there are a few things that you need to do to ensure a successful out come. This way you can form a new hobby and get free items at the same time; you might even make friends in the process.
When doing a book exchange you need to make sure that you save money while still allowing your book to reach its destination. You might want to wrap your book in bubble wrap or plastic so that it doesn't become damaged with water.
Look to Media Mail. This will save you money on postage but it can take several times longer then sending an item first class. It's an opportunity to save money but make sure that the person that you are trading with knows how you are going to ship the item so they don't become impatient and then leave you negative feedback.
Read the rules, all of the rules. Most swapping services prohibit you from selling the items you receive. Each site will have different rules and you want to make sure that you know and follow of them to ensure a lasting relationship.
Be honest about the quality of your items. Depending on the site you use there may just be a blanket policy about what condition items may be sent in or you will have to rate the item when you list it. You may receive negative feedback or eventually be banned from the site if you don't rate the items fairly. Only send out items that you'd like to receive to uphold the quality of the site. Always list any defects; some people may not want items that have been in smoking homes or around pets because of allergies.
Keep a cool head. There can always be miscommunications where you think you are being cheated. You never know what is going on in someone else's life. If a member has been with the site awhile then they probably have personal reasons. Use pm features and use a polite tone to get to the bottom of the situation.
Look for a site that is versatile. If your book pile is stacking up faster then you can read them then look for a site that allows you to trade other items that you may want such as DVDs and cds. You'll also want to make sure that you have the time and money to mail out items when you first list them because you never know how many people have been waiting for a book.
You may be hesitant to list some items because they aren't popular so who else would like them? These sites often become saturated with mass market paperbacks and you never know how long someone will have been waiting for a rare item.
