How to Sell Used Books on Amazon

How to Sell Used Books on Amazon

Open an Amazon seller account and choose which countries you want to sell in. You’ll need to provide personal info about your country of citizenship, country of birth, and a form of ID such as a passport or driver’s license number, as well as info about your bank account (for Amazon to pay you for your sales) and your credit card (for Amazon to deduct the selling fees).Then, you’ll select one of Amazon’s two fulfillment methods:

• Fulfillment by Seller (FBS): You pack and ship every book that someone orders from you.
• Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA): You ship all your books to Amazon, and Amazon handles the packaging and shipping on orders.

FBS requires more work on your part, but you’ll also have the freedom to choose your own shipping service, which could save you money.

How Much It Costs to Sell Used Books on Amazon

Amazon offers two selling plans:

• The Individual Plan: This costs 99 cents per unit sold, and it’s best for people who sell fewer than 40 books a month.
• The Professional Plan This costs $39.99 per month and is best for people selling more than 40 books a month who also want to advertise. The fee will be charged every month that you have active listings on Amazon.

For every item sold, Amazon sellers pay the company a referral fee, which is a percentage of the total price. For books, the referral fee is 15% in addition to a $1.80 closing fee. You’ll pay that in addition to the selling plan fees.

Fulfillment Fees depend on which fulfillment method you choose:

• Amazon FBA: The monthly fee for storing goods at an Amazon Fulfillment Center depends on how much inventory you’re sending them. More information here.
• Amazon FBS: Shipping costs are charged upfront, but Amazon will also charge a fee based on the product category and shipping method, which will then be passed on to you as a credit. More information here.

In addition, you may end up with refund fees, high-volume listing fees or a rental book service fee. A full breakdown of the other costs can be found here.

What You Need to Know Before You Start

• Follow listing guidelines. Be as specific as possible about the condition of your item so customers know what they’re buying.
• Be honest. If you list a book incorrectly (for example, by saying it is in like-new condition when it shows signs of wear), you’re more likely to get negative feedback, which can lead to your removal from the platform.
• Figure out your prices. Many sellers recommend adding up all of your costs and comparing that total to the book’s original value.

Who Should Sell Used Books on Amazon?

If you have a lot of new or gently used novels to sell, Amazon may work for you. However, if you only have a handful to unload, you may want to look elsewhere, as Amazon can end up costing you more in fees than you’d make from sales.

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