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How to Sell Used Books on Amazon

Should you be looking to earn some extra money or just wish to clear out your cluttered bookshelves, Amazon.com makes it extremely easy for you to become a used book seller. In addition to being easy, selling on Amazon.com is as quick as a few clicks of a button.

What You Will Need:



  • Packing materials

  • Access to post office

  • Used books

  • Online access



  1. Research the prices of comparable books. Do a search online for what the book typically goes for when being sold used. Additionally, take a look at Amazon.com’s used book page to see what other prices the book is being sold for on the site.

  2. Go to the book’s page on Amazon that you wish to sell.

  3. Click on the button which says “Sell Yours Here”. This should be located under the option to add to your shopping cart.

  4. Verify that you have the correct book selected.

  5. Select the condition of the copy of your book.

  6. Add any comments about the condition of the book in 2000 characters or less. Be sure to mention any wear and tear on the book, any missing pages or covers and whether or not there is any writing with the book.

  7. Select the price you wish to sell it for.

  8. Select how many copies you have to sell.

  9. Choose the method for shipping you would like to offer. Standard shipping is required; all others are optional.


Additional Information



  • When the book sells, Amazon will notify you by email. Books must be sent within two days of being sold.