As the summer approaches, so the textbook season will slowly begin and students will start hunting for those essential reading list titles for the next semester. With few copies of the titles they need in the university libraries, students are always looking for competitively priced copies online. Make sure you have uploaded your text, reference and any other type of education books you have.
Our top textbook season tips:
- List in Quantity. If you have multiple copies available, use a Quantity field so that your listings are updated as you sell them. If you need, or would like to update your conversion, let our Customer Service team know, so that we can arrange for the necessary update(s) to be made on your account. They can also help you decide on the best way to update your inventory if you are unsure how to proceed.
- Provide Detailed Descriptions. The edition or publisher year could be the deciding factor when a student buys a textbook – make sure you include all relevant details so they do not have to email you a question first. Remember that students often search by ISBN, so make sure you upload those details with each of your listings where available. For more tips on how to improve your book descriptions and increase your sales potential view our Sales Tips.
- Label your International Editions. International Editions are a great way for students to save money each semester. These are permitted for sale on AbeBooks as long as you include the term "International Edition" (no abbreviations) in the description so that it is clearly obvious that they are not purchasing the original.
- Price Competitively. Students are bargain-hunting experts,
books are not cheap and they do not have vast amounts of money to spend. They will be comparing both your book and shipping prices, so make sure that your prices will fall into their budgets. HomeBase users, can download the AbeBooks PricePartner application to help ensure that they are offering the best prices.
- Adjust your Shipping Matrix. Make sure you update your shipping matrix to reflect shipping times you can meet. Faster shipping is always better, but students will initiate returns quickly if their books do not arrive on time. If you are able to, offer reduced shipping on the second item in any order. Tracking details prevent unnecessary returns and provide the buyer with excellent customer service.
- Answer all inquiries promptly.
Students are often in
a rush, and may decide to shop somewhere else or initiate a return
sooner than other buyers. Fast responses will make sure they come
back next semester.
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