Used Book Sale

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It’s getting to be that time of year. I don’t know about you, but my mind is having a hard time staying focused on finishing up this year of school. I’m already jumping ahead into fall when I can bring out all our new books. Of course I don’t have them yet. Right now I am evaluating what has worked this year and what hasn’t. I’m figuring out what we will need for the new grades ahead and what each child specifically needs to improve their skills.

This means out with the old and in with the new. I have books on my shelf that worked for one child but not the next, and books that didn’t work for any of them. I think it is time to clear some stuff out to make room on my shelf.

I’m excited to bring forth what I think is a great idea and I hope many of you will participate. The more the merrier! Heart of the Matter is going to host the first used book/curriculum sale online (as far as I know). There will be several steps involved and I hope to make them clear but please leave a comment if you have question. The sale will go from May 11-15th. This should give people time to get their books ready and posted by then, and they will have a week to shop and sell. You may post your books on your blog anytime during that week.

1. Collect your books you want to sell.
2. Take photos of them.
3. Post photos of books with a brief description/condition with the price you would like for them.
4. Add a Paypal button for each book.
5. Come to Heart of the Matter and leave the url for the post in Mr. Linky on May 11th.
6. Make sure to shop on other blogs for books you might need.
7. Blog about the book sale so that word gets around.
8. Post a button on your blog.

Paypal is the easiest way to make payments and receive money from buyers. If you do not have a Paypal account I recommend you set one up. It is quick and easy, but does take about 3 or 4 days for it to be completely set up.

When you log in to your Paypal account select the Merchant Services tab at the top. Steps one, two and three will walk you through making a buy now button for your item. Copy and paste the code in your text box on your blog. Make a separate button for each item. This will take some time depending on how many items you have to sell.

You may group your books in a lot. Just make sure to note what books come in that lot and then a price for the whole lot. You can add a shipping amount when you make the button or you can include shipping in your asking price.

Heart of the Matter is not responsible for any disputes that may arise between book seller and buyer. You sell and buy at your own risk. We trust that those who participate will do so with integrity by accurately describing material and shipping in a timely manner.

If you have any questions, please contact Susan at susan@heartofthemattermagazine.com

Susan lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, three daughters, two cats and a dog. She has been homeschooling for 7 years. She started in the beginning and plans to homeschool through highschool. Each year has been an incredible learning experience for her. She is convinced that she has learned far more than her students. When not teaching or taking care of the home Susan enjoys reading, crafting, which may include sewing, crocheting, or jewelry making, and drinking various coffee and tea drinks. Susan writes about her journey at From the Narrows.