[Publib] used book prices

[jsondhei]

Insley, Diane wrote:

>There might be a middle of the road approach -
>We sell books for a higher price on the Friday and Saturday of the sale
>to make as much money as we can.  On the last day of the sale (Sunday),
>we sell books by the bag because we don't want to move and store them
>again.  So books are $3.00 for a brown grocery sack - 
>
>Diane Insley
>San Marcos (TX) Public Library
>
>Message: 18
>Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 07:58:07 -0500
>From: "hrigdon%cvillepublib.org" <hrigdon at cvillepublib.org>
>Subject: [Publib] used book prices
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>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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A good deal depends on what you want out of the sale -- to make great 
pots of money or to clear the decks of thing you cannot just put in the 
dumpster.  We decided, years ago, that money was important but 
secondary.  We charge $.50 for hardbacks and $25 for soft backs.  On the 
last day we go either to half price or by the bag. 

John Sondheim
Manager, Planning,
Enoch Pratt Free Library (Baltimore)
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