How can an independent online bookstore compete with amazon or ebay?

Question

im thinking of opening an online bookstore called buythebooks.com

but i have doubt as to whether or not it can compete with amazon and ebay on either the price they can offer and the variaty they got.

any idea?

Answer 1

On amazon, there's always the option listed to buy a particular book from a list of used book sellers. If you specialized in used books, you will have a way to sell not only on your web site but also on amazon( doubling your exposure).

Answer 2

Selling used books through Amazon -- this is the method far-and-away most touted by the amateur experts of selling books online. They suggest not even bothering with your own site at first. Build a portfolio of books and list them on Amazon.

Answer 3

if you can get the range and good prices bussines will boom so yea good luck any way

Answer 4

I think you are looking at this the wrong way. You could never compete against those two power houses but that is not their purpose or should it be yours. They are a avenue for the little guy to compete with every other big guy out there by offering you a marketplace worldwide that you could never do on your own for the cost they offer  to you. Both Ebay and Amazon offer the individual the opportunity to open your own stores on their sites for pennies on the dollar that you would spend to do it yourself.

Do not try and compete but join them and your success and business will grow much faster.

Answer 5

well starting an online business is the best thing you could ever do. More and more people are shopping online instead of in stores. To answer your question- you might not be able to compete with those tycoons but you may be able to make a good living, instead of looking at them as competitors, look at them as allies. Sell a couple of your books on each of them with your website name added in to the description or contact details it will help to market your site. To be successful you will want to know everything about SEO or search engine optimization and different marketing strategies. It sounds like a lot but it really isnt that hard. I actually offer everything you would need on my website www.homebizjumpstart.com there you will find great information to do what you are wanting to do. The site is based completely on starting a home business. If you have more questions feel free to email me. good luck