Do used books stores pay royalties for the used books they sell?

Question

just curious about this.... and how does it work selling online like through ebay or something similar? If any of you have experience with this and would like to offer advice it would be greatly appreciated. thanks

Answer 1

Used book stores usually buy the books they sell.  The only pay out is to the person who sells them the books.  There are no royalties paid out on the sale of used books.

Selling on E-Bay is relatively simple.  First, you have to open an account with E-Bay.  This requires nothing more than registering on E-Bay.  You should also open an account with PayPal.  PayPal can receive payments for you and forward the money to you.  Most people who buy on E-Bay pay through PayPal.  

Then you list your item for sale.  There are tutorials on E-Bay's Home page which will guide you step by step on listing an item for sale.  Go to the Home page, click "selling" and the tutorials will be there.

Oh, you have to be scrupulously honest when selling on E-Bay. If you are dishonest, you will be reported, and it will not be long before you get kicked off.  

Now, go sell, be honest, and make yourself a lot of money.