Buying used books instead of new ones can work out to be 60% cheaper. If the book is well maintained, buying used makes a lot of sense. The online used book market in India is not very well developed in India. However, by making use of all the options available, you might just find the book you’re looking for.
This is the best site out there for buying used books in India. It has a very large collection of used books. The books are reasonably priced and well maintained. I’ve used it many times and I’ve never been disappointed. Delivery is prompt and free in northern India. The search option is also good letting you search by title, genre or author. You also get 10% additional bonus on deposits above Rs.500 leading to further savings.
However, the major drawback of the site is its limited payment options. According to the owner this helps keep costs low, but there is no cash on delivery or credit card option. Instead the site operates a prepaid cash basket system of payment. Through online transfer, cheque or demand draft one has to deposit money in the bank account of the site owner. This amount will be credited to your personal cash basket. You are then free to make purchases on the site upto the amount available in your cash basket.
This is another site which sells used books. It also sells new books. Not too many titles available. It is worth a try if you can’t find a book elsewhere.
Sells both new and old books. Again, the drawback is the limited number of used books available.
One of the popular online marketplaces in India. Simply search for the book you want to buy and contact the buyer. The site take no part in the transaction and offers no security. It is simply like the classified ads in the newspaper.
Another popular site for buying and selling items in India. Follow the same procedure. Search for your product and contact the buyer.
Ebay is another option. Both new and used books are available on ebay. Check the used option after your search on the left to see only used books. However, unlike Olx and Quickr it is much easier and safer to buy on ebay. This is because Ebay acts as a middleman. You pay Ebay and ebay pays the buyer. If something goes wrong you can contact ebay.
A site specifically for books. There are a fairly large number of titles listed. You will textbooks available here apart from fiction.
Used Book Stores
Second Hand Books India.com
This is the best site out there for buying used books in India. It has a very large collection of used books. The books are reasonably priced and well maintained. I’ve used it many times and I’ve never been disappointed. Delivery is prompt and free in northern India. The search option is also good letting you search by title, genre or author. You also get 10% additional bonus on deposits above Rs.500 leading to further savings.
However, the major drawback of the site is its limited payment options. According to the owner this helps keep costs low, but there is no cash on delivery or credit card option. Instead the site operates a prepaid cash basket system of payment. Through online transfer, cheque or demand draft one has to deposit money in the bank account of the site owner. This amount will be credited to your personal cash basket. You are then free to make purchases on the site upto the amount available in your cash basket.
Friends of Books.com
This is another site which sells used books. It also sells new books. Not too many titles available. It is worth a try if you can’t find a book elsewhere.
Book n Buy.com
Sells both new and old books. Again, the drawback is the limited number of used books available.
Online Marketplaces
OLX.in
One of the popular online marketplaces in India. Simply search for the book you want to buy and contact the buyer. The site take no part in the transaction and offers no security. It is simply like the classified ads in the newspaper.
Quikr.com
Another popular site for buying and selling items in India. Follow the same procedure. Search for your product and contact the buyer.
Ebay.in
Ebay is another option. Both new and used books are available on ebay. Check the used option after your search on the left to see only used books. However, unlike Olx and Quickr it is much easier and safer to buy on ebay. This is because Ebay acts as a middleman. You pay Ebay and ebay pays the buyer. If something goes wrong you can contact ebay.
Buy Sell Old Books.com
A site specifically for books. There are a fairly large number of titles listed. You will textbooks available here apart from fiction.
I've been looking around for a long time for a good place where I can buy used books online. I'm really glad I found this site so that I can get some great books.
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