The Book Exchange Thread

Porcelain_Doll · 31-03-2010, 11:54 PM

This might've been done before, but I don't feel like bumping. And we need new threads anyhow.

As a proud booklover and sad small-not fully developed-country dweller, it's become near impossible for me to find the books I want in English without spending a small fortune on Amazon.com and their shameless shipping rates.
Bookstores here have labeled "Literature in English" pathetic single shelves full of Danielle Steel and whodunnits by Sadsob McCheesecake.

So, via a blogger friend, I had this idea which I'm now wondering why the hell it didn't come to me earlier so I could've saved my money. Book exchange! *tahdah!*

Perhaps not exchange per se, but let me paint you a lovely picture: somebody posts a plea for a book they cannot obtain in their country. Another person goes shopping and casually finds a copy shelved nicely in a nearby bookstore.
Via PMs or email, an exchange is set, and the first party can refund the second party via PayPal or the likes (shipping included. It's only fair.). Or, say, one has a book they wouldn't mind giving away. An someone else wants is. Voila!

In my case, I don't care for pristine copies. The cheaper the better, and if it's used yet still decent, it's a done deal.

What do you say?

(I really do hope this isn't illegal, by the way.)

Hazzle · 01-04-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Porcelain_Doll

(I really do hope this isn't illegal, by the way.)

I couldn't see how. Once you buy a book, you have the right to re-sell it. Now if people were lending the books, or renting them, there could be issues, but I'm fairly sure selling the book outright is perfectly legal. It goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway) that this is not legal advice.

Porcelain_Doll · 01-04-2010, 07:06 PM

Whee! I'd forgotten you were a lawyer, Haz. Best combination ever.

Mandy · 01-04-2010, 11:22 PM

You all totally need to read "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" by Tucker Max.

duckula · 01-04-2010, 11:51 PM

I saw the movie, does that count?

Mandy · 01-04-2010, 11:54 PM

No, because the movie is flat, and absolutely ridiculous.

Movie<Book

Hazzle · 01-04-2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porcelain_Doll

Best combination ever.

Combination?

duckula · 01-04-2010, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandy

No, because the movie is flat, and absolutely ridiculous.

Movie<Book

I laughed, quite a bit. I used to read his forums, bit miffed he shut them down but I really should get round to reading the book. Apparently the follow up is coming later this year.

Mandy · 02-04-2010, 12:02 AM

It is, and I'm excited! He's really kind of brilliant, and I think he's amazing. I'd never want to sleep with him, but I'd shake his fucking hand.

31-03-2010, 11:54 PM	#1
Porcelain_Doll little-miss-smut-for-brains Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: River of Painted Birds Posts: 1,429	The Book Exchange Thread This might've been done before, but I don't feel like bumping. And we need new threads anyhow. As a proud booklover and sad small-not fully developed-country dweller, it's become near impossible for me to find the books I want in English without spending a small fortune on Amazon.com and their shameless shipping rates. Bookstores here have labeled "Literature in English" pathetic single shelves full of Danielle Steel and whodunnits by Sadsob McCheesecake. So, via a blogger friend, I had this idea which I'm now wondering why the hell it didn't come to me earlier so I could've saved my money. Book exchange! tahdah! Perhaps not exchange per se, but let me paint you a lovely picture: somebody posts a plea for a book they cannot obtain in their country. Another person goes shopping and casually finds a copy shelved nicely in a nearby bookstore. Via PMs or email, an exchange is set, and the first party can refund the second party via PayPal or the likes (shipping included. It's only fair.). Or, say, one has a book they wouldn't mind giving away. An someone else wants is. Voila! In my case, I don't care for pristine copies. The cheaper the better, and if it's used yet still decent, it's a done deal. What do you say? (I really do hope this isn't illegal, by the way.) __________________ "There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of either merit or sense." Elizabeth Bennet musings and ramblings, aka: my blog

01-04-2010, 07:06 PM	#3
Porcelain_Doll little-miss-smut-for-brains Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: River of Painted Birds Posts: 1,429	Whee! I'd forgotten you were a lawyer, Haz. Best combination ever. __________________ "There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of either merit or sense." Elizabeth Bennet musings and ramblings, aka: my blog

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01-04-2010, 11:22 PM	#4
Mandy Honourary Brit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dorothyville, USA Posts: 3,400	You all totally need to read "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" by Tucker Max.

01-04-2010, 11:51 PM	#5
duckula Nobler in the mind. Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,214	I saw the movie, does that count?

01-04-2010, 11:54 PM	#6
Mandy Honourary Brit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dorothyville, USA Posts: 3,400	No, because the movie is flat, and absolutely ridiculous. Movie<Book

02-04-2010, 12:02 AM	#9
Mandy Honourary Brit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dorothyville, USA Posts: 3,400	It is, and I'm excited! He's really kind of brilliant, and I think he's amazing. I'd never want to sleep with him, but I'd shake his fucking hand.

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