[Publib] used book prices

[Greg Mickells]

We just had a very successful book sale where we offered a library 
canvas tote bag for $10 and you could fill it free or buy a library 
plastic bag for $3 and fill it free. We moved a lot of product and 
cleared out our inventory of weeded items and donations. The added bonus 
it that we now have more people carrying around our canvas tote bags 
around town.
Greg Mickells
Philip S. Miller Library
Castle Rock, CO

hrigdon%cvillepublib.org wrote:

> Along this same thread, I need what price you all sell your used books 
> for. My board thinks we are harboring a vast treasure trove of books 
> and won’t lower prices from the $1.50 for hardbacks and .50 cents for 
> ratty paperbacks. I thought if I compiled some data that supported my 
> theory of “cheaper prices = selling more books” would help to sway 
> them. I have board meeting tonight and then the annual two day sale 
> starting tomorrow (though we do have a monthly sale also.) Any input 
> is appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Helen R
>
> Director
>
> CPL
>
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> *From:* publib-bounces at webjunction.org 
> [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] *On Behalf Of *Don Blank
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 04, 2006 12:53 PM
> *To:* publib at webjunction.org
> *Subject:* [Publib] Libraries resource
>
> Hello list from a long time troll, first time poster. I've had the 
> pleasure of working with a public library in Eastern CT on a strategic 
> plan that included some pretty roll up your sleeves fundraising work. 
> One of the most enjoyable pieces was the library's used book sale. We 
> raised nearly twice as much as usual, with a little extra effort in 
> marketing the event - it was good fun. One resource the librarian told 
> me she had not used before was Book Sale Scout 
> _(_www.booksalescout.com <http://www.booksalescout.com>). In my 
> Internet trolling hours I found a story on the piece on Library 
> Journal.com <http://Journal.com>. I can't say it's a perfect site, but 
> it has its draws and it never hurts to get as much exposure for your 
> even as possible- great for your FOL group or yourself if you we blue 
> collaring it like we did. Hope it helps!
>
> DB
>
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