I am selling my books to the strand book store tomorrow. Top 10 best where to sell used books in new york, ny takeout. But, prices offered for them can vary dramatically from vendor to vendor. New yorkers take their books seriously we treat our authors like celebrities, and have long since realized the power of a good read to make subway rides way less boring. Salaries posted anonymously by strand book store employees. For regular books the strand sells them for about half price, and since they aim to make a profit.
The 15 best bookstores in new york city foursquare. The fleamarketesque strand is the largest, cheapest secondhandbook store in town. Vlog how to sell books to strand bookstore youtube. Strandstrand is a new york city classic for many reasons. It advertises that it pays up to 80 percent of the value of a book, and that could prove to be significantly more than what book resellers are currently paying. The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need. Apr 11, 2011 hardcover and soft cover books in good condition. Welcome to my channel heres a vlog of me selling some of my books to the bookstore strand. New and unmarked books are more likely to go in the sell pile, and hardcovers are. Feb 01, 2018 new yorkers take their books seriously we treat our authors like celebrities, and have long since realized the power of a good read to make subway rides way less boring. Jan 04, 2018 fred bass took over the strand bookstore in new york city from his father and spent most of his long life working in the store which he built into a literary landmark. The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need to. The strand serves readers, collectors and will even sell books by the foot for interior designers and movie sets.
If youre okay with receiving gift cards instead of cash for your books, amazon has an excellent book buyback program. The strand bookstore will buy your books and may even pickup and pack your books in large collections. Jan 11, 2018 welcome to my channel heres a vlog of me selling some of my books to the bookstore strand. Idk but when i sell books its less about betting as much cash as possible and its more about getting just maybe some cash, but more importantly getting the fuck rid of the damn things. To sell us your books, you must have a valid government or universityissued photo id. Hint youll probably get more money if you sell your books when others arent so go during early mornings, driving rain, and other times like that. One of the great bookstores in the world bookstores are disappearing faster than the polar ice cap.
The strand purchases hardcover and paperback books as well as and unopened dvds, cds, and audiobooks. Mar 21, 2016 started by a 25yearold with 600 dollars in the 1920s, the strand is the only bookshop left of new yorks oncethriving book row. The companys slogan is 18 miles of books, as featured on its stickers, tshirts, and other merchandise. The strand serves readers, collectors and will even sell books by the foot for. How do your prices compare with other book buyers in new york city. Amazon, though, is the biggest and mosttrafficked bookstore in the world, so its the best place to sell your books. The strand union square 828 broadway at 12th street 2124731452 when it comes to used books for readers of all ages, the strand is always your best bet. Selling books at strand i figured this may be the best place for this i have a bunch of books and graphic novels im trying to get rid of for a move.
Located at the heart of the publishing world, the strand is a fixture on most major author tours and it stages a staggering number of author events and that means. Dec 03, 2018 since it opened in 1927, the strand bookstore has managed to survive by beating back the many challenges soaring rents, book superstores, amazon, ebooks that have doomed scores of. There you will be greeted by an employee who will then unpack your books for a buyers evaluation. Mar 02, 2017 best childrens bookstores in nyc, including the strand, powerhouse on 8th, greenlight bookstore and more. Dec 04, 2018 the strand opened in 1927 by benjamin bass as a small, used bookstore on fourth avenue is located in one of seven buildings in the union square area that the commission wants to call an. How to shop at the strand or any good bookstore with. There are tons of places to sell your used books online. Strand books owner says nyc will destroy her business. Located near union square, its always busy, but perhaps the best place to find some peace and quiet during the.
I am selling my books to the strand book store tomorrow and. Watch michael shop at the strand book store with tyler cowen and take a peek into his mind as he chooses what. Miles of books cool ts the tshirts boast 8 miles of books, and once you enter this nyc institution you believe it. Stacked high with books old and new and surrounded by iconic dollar carts, the strand bookstore at 828 broadway is the goto indie bookstore for many new yorkers, thriving since 1927. They have a buy back program or you can sell them on the site yourself. If youve got some old college textbooks lying around or old books that you dont read anymore and you want to sell them its a really useful tool to have, for a number of reasons. The bookstore had 70,000 books in its early years, which increased by the mid1960s to. Those new books are also profitable because of a source almost unique to the strand. Bring your gently used, resellable books to book culture on 112th st.
Books through bars donations are dropped off at freebird books, 123 columbia. I am selling my books to the strand book store tomorrow and was wondering how much the following books might be worth. Its collections include both new and used books spanning. Where to sell your books in manhattan east village books nyc.
Aug 04, 2016 michael orthofer is a man on a somewhat insane quest to read every significant novel. If you do not have the time usually years and energy to sell the books yourself on line, then an established bookstore would be the best place. Sell your books on amazon high payout, low convenience. The top 21 secrets of the strand bookstore in nyc untapped.
It also began to sell discounted new books and nonbook merchandise. You can sell your books on a lot of sites, like ebay and abebooks. This store reminded me of a regular bookstore in its openaired atmosphere, voluminous selections, and bustling crowds of bibliophiles. Jun 20, 2016 the strand bookstore will buy your books and may even pickup and pack your books in large collections. How to sell your used belongings in new york city dnainfo. Welcome to strand, home of 18 miles of books in nyc. Despite its name, unnameable books sells new and used books, all of which have names, from a smallish store in prospect heights, brooklyn. The book store famous for its 18 miles of new, used and rare books at. In addition to the main location, the stores central park kiosk is open on fair weather days at grand army plaza, the corner of fifth avenue and east 60th street. With 18 miles of books, its staff talk about its past and. What i like about the strand is that they take everything. Whats a new york book without a new york bookstore to. Strand book store, just off union square, has some impressive numbers. The cause of death was congestive heart failure, str.
An employee will come outside and take sellers in one by one to present their books to one of two assessors, both of. Strand wont give you top dollar, if that is a concern. Best childrens bookstores in nyc, including the strand, powerhouse on 8th, greenlight bookstore and more. Boasting 18 miles of books and counting, the strand sells an impressive collection of books new and old, rare works, collectibles, dvds, cds, vinyl records, and a vast selection of strand. And this new york treasureopen since 1927sells every kind of book imaginable, from novels to memoirs to art books to historical tomes. Some of todays most acclaimed authors and artists visit the strand on a regular basis to participate in the strands weekly event series. Jan 03, 2018 fred bass, the owner of the east villages iconic strand books, died early wednesday morning, according to a store spokeswoman. The strand book store in new york confirmed sunday that 188 employees, the majority of the bookstores staff, have been let go in the wake of the covid19 outbreak. With apps or craigslist it can take months to unload few hundred books and you have to arrange your schedule around people who wont show up half the time. Since it opened in 1927, the strand bookstore has managed to survive by beating back the many challenges soaring rents, book superstores, amazon, ebooks that have doomed scores of. Franciss new guide to the cities of newyork and brooklyn, and the vicinity. The book store famous for its 18 miles of new, used and rare books at its greenwich village location will be adding a.
However its not just the strands size that is impressive. Fred bass took over the strand bookstore in new york city from his father and spent most of his long life working in the store which he built into a literary landmark. The strandprops to themis clearly doing what it must to succeed. Mar, 2014 despite its name, unnameable books sells new and used books, all of which have names, from a smallish store in prospect heights, brooklyn. In addition to the main location, the stores central park kiosk is open on fair weather days at grand army plaza, the corner of fifth avenue. Top of the strand, one of midtown manhattans most spectacular urban oases, is set like a jewel on the 21st floor of marriott vacation club pulse. Carts outside of the store sell overstock and oversized. The top 21 secrets of the strand bookstore in nyc untapped new. The strand began selling merchandise like tshirts and tote bags, which now account for about 15 percent of total revenues, and, tentatively at first, began offering new books at. A general bookstore like east village books would be a good place, because we carry the largest variety of items. The strand bookstore is an independent bookstore located at 828 broadway, at the corner of east 12th street in the east village neighborhood of manhattan, new york city, two blocks south of union square.
Mar 30, 2015 the strand purchases hardcover and paperback books as well as and unopened dvds, cds, and audiobooks. Is it worth it to sell my books to strand or am i better off using an app like decluttr. The strand opened in 1927 by benjamin bass as a small, used bookstore on fourth avenue is located in one of seven buildings in the union square area that the commission wants to call an. Reviews on where to sell used books in new york, ny strand bookstore, book off, westsider rare and used books, the book cellar, astoria bookshop. A free inside look at strand book store salary trends based on 51 salaries wages for 17 jobs at strand book store. That being said, it can be difficult and exhausting to weed through the plethora of independent bookstores in the city. The strand bookstore has two types of books they buy. Michael orthofer is a man on a somewhat insane quest to read every significant novel. There is only one true longterm threat to the legendary bookstore, and it. Aug 08, 2017 if youve got some old college textbooks lying around or old books that you dont read anymore and you want to sell them its a really useful tool to have, for a number of reasons. The iconic strand bookstore is laying off most of its employees in an attempt to survive the coronavirus crisis that crippled its business. Fred bass, the owner of the east villages iconic strand books, died early wednesday morning, according to a store spokeswoman.
Stacked with books and lined with dollar carts, the strand bookstore. First, the strand doesnt buy what it doesnt need, so that means it wont buy your book if they already have enough, or they dont think customers would buy it. Jan 03, 2018 the strand began selling merchandise like tshirts and tote bags, which now account for about 15 percent of total revenues, and, tentatively at first, began offering new books at a discount. Postrenovation, the store has an expansive childrens section, and even the new books are discounted. Feb 12, 2012 i am selling my books to the strand book store tomorrow and was wondering how much the following books might be worth. Please enter through our sellers entrance on 12th st.
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