How can you get rid of old books so that they are not lying around the house, and at the same time make money?

Sometimes there is a need to hand over old books that have been read many times in order to make room for new publications or to transfer the library to an electronic format, because it is more convenient. Of course, you can give them to friends, but there are other options. You can even get some money for old books and spend it on nice little things or buy the right thing.

Reception of old books in an antique store

Let’s say right away that not any of your books will be suitable for antique dealers, but only those whose age has exceeded 50 years. Younger publications are being bought up by second-hand book dealers. In both cases, the book should be in relatively good condition. Its pages should not contain:

• seals of government bodies;
• library stamps;
• typographical defect.

A title page is required. Antique dealers and second-hand book dealers will not accept publications with pornographic or tabloid content for sale. Topical reference books, textbooks and dictionaries can be sold profitably for money. Soviet-era fiction, atlases, propaganda publications, and books about the Great Patriotic War are not in demand.

At the same time, antique dealers do not rule out that after another few decades there will be a demand for such books. The cost of each copy is calculated individually. Church books published in the 16th century cost from 100 thousand rubles.A similar publication from the end of the last century is estimated to be 100 times cheaper.

Selling at a flea market

There are flea markets in almost every city. Typically, people who buy and resell old items organize spontaneous rows near the covered market. You can try to negotiate with sellers and give them unwanted books in bulk. If you can’t agree on a price or no one is interested in your product, you’ll have to sell it yourself.

This method is suitable for the warm season, because not everyone wants to spend several hours outside in the cold. Setting up a trading place is simple - oilcloth is spread directly on the ground. You will also need a stool or folding chair. First, ask if your favorite place is occupied by someone on a permanent basis.

It is unlikely that you can get a good price for old books at a flea market. At best it will be several hundred rubles. Gift and rare editions, as well as books published in small editions, are more expensive. Those who choose this method of implementation are more interested in the sales process itself and communication with potential buyers.

Publications can be posted on Avito

Selling unwanted books online is convenient. There is no need to waste your free time on this. You just place your ad on the site and wait for calls.

How it works:

1. The demand for books displayed on Avito depends on their popularity. Fashionable new books sell well here, which cost several times more in stores. If you have already read a book that is interesting to many, you can sell it and get back part of the money spent on its purchase.
2. Ordinary old books from grandma's closet can also be sold through this resource, but the price for them will be quite small - from 50 rubles per copy.
3. To make things go faster, it is better to form sets from several old books and sell them for 200-300 rubles.

Publications can be assembled depending on authorship, subject matter, and their condition. For example, mothers willingly purchase children's literature, students may need reference books, someone collects books by a certain author.

Recycling

If you urgently need to put a large number of old books somewhere (for example, on the eve of a move or renovation), you can recycle them. During the Soviet era, pioneers were actively involved in this matter. Today, waste paper collection is carried out by specialized organizations.

Books can be returned at designated points. This method is ideal for old and dilapidated publications that can no longer be used. Books whose subject matter is no longer in demand for one reason or another are also used for waste paper. The rest of the collection should be put to more worthy use.

Finding a recycling collection point today is easy. Information about this is easily found on the Internet. You need to enter your city and category of recyclables into the search, and then follow the link and select the address convenient for you. Prices for waste paper at different collection points may vary, please pay attention to this. The cost depends on the following factors:

• the main criterion will be the weight of the paper pulp;
• waste paper costs more if you deliver it to the collection point yourself;
• you can get more money for dry and clean books than for dirty or wet ones;
• Books packed in neat stacks will be more appreciated.

Some organizations only accept books without covers. Check these details by calling the reception point by phone. Also, publications should not contain foreign inclusions - metal clips, plastic bookmarks, springs. The average price for 1 kg of waste paper is 5 rubles.

Selling on thematic forums and online auctions

Books can be sold in social network groups or communities of interest. The main thing is to choose a suitable site. They find their buyer on the forums:

• children's fairy tales,
• scientific and technical literature,
• biographies of famous people,
• books in a foreign language,
• albums with reproductions,
• fantastic.

Another option for selling old books on the Internet is to place a lot on the online auction “Bag”. The publication can also be sold here for a fixed price. The seller gets the opportunity to communicate with potential buyers, answering their questions. For a small fee, you can promote your product so that as many people as possible can see it. With each lot sold, the seller earns a rating on the site, which increases buyer confidence in him.

Giveaway

If you don’t have the energy, time or desire to sell, still don’t throw away your old books. You can always give them a second life. Here are a few ways to add print media:

1. Give it to the library. Used books are accepted mainly by small institutions. A prerequisite is that the books must be in good condition.
2. Register in the international bookcrossing project and let your book float freely. This can be done on social networks; each city has its own group.
3. Take it to a charity.Children's and teenage literature is accepted here, which is subsequently distributed to shelters, hospitals, and orphanages.

If you are a blogger and you are interested in charity, you can organize a book sale on your Instagram or YouTube account, and transfer the proceeds wherever you see fit.

You can always give old printed publications a second life and even earn some money as a result. If no selling method suits you, just advertise on the Internet and distribute books to those who want them. This way you will take care of preserving natural resources and give people the joy of reading a book that once lived in your home.