Anyone sell their used books on Amazon?

[starwood]

I was wondering because I listed a few yesterday - A lot of people have books for .01 BUT Amazon charges .99 listing fee. Aren't these people losing money?

I listed a book for $1.00 and when I checked with their selling fees it will cost me $1.14 to them. Doesn't sound right to me.

 

[zurgswife]

I don't understand that either.....I saw a number of listings for .01

I've sold one book and have 3 others listed...but I at least listed them for $4-$7 dollars

 

[disneyatl]

I have sold books on half.com. It's been a couple of years so don't remember the fees they charge. But is has since been bought by Ebay so maybe the fees are the same.

 

[HeyMickey]

Unless it's new, I'm not aware of a listing fee at Amazon. I've sold a lot of textbooks, and if your book sells Amazon will take a certain percentage of the price as a commission. I don't think it costs anything to list though.

 

[starwood]

Originally posted by HeyMickey
Unless it's new, I'm not aware of a listing fee at Amazon. I've sold a lot of textbooks, and if your book sells Amazon will take a certain percentage of the price as a commission. I don't think it costs anything to list though.

If the book sells they take .99 listing fee plus a percentage. If the book does not sell they don't take anything.