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Sharon Slaney wrote: > Here is another twist to the discarded books strand. Have any of you > sold discarded books for your library on ebay? I discovered that some > books, which I discarded to students and faculty, were then sold on ebay > -- even with library markings. Most fetched only a few dollars - but > this might be a source of money for some libraries. I often receive > paperback donations, and I sell or trade unacceptable ones to a local > used book store. I am wondering if I can find an adult volunteer to take > up this ebay project for our library. I became interested in this idea > after hearing that a young college student that I know picked up > discarded textbooks from a discard bin on campus and sold them on ebay > last month for $600. Guess we have to remember the old adage that one > man's trash is another man's treasure. I'd be sure that any school ownership markings were removed, so that the book doesn't come back to you in a few years, courtesy of some well-meaning individual. I'd also make sure that District policy permits such sales. -- David Lininger, kb0zke MS/HS Librarian Skyline MS/HS Urbana, MO 65767 (417) 993-4226 t s s 0 0 3 @ t n p dot m o r e dot net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------