| Chapter Titles and Summaries: |
Chapter Subtitles: |
+ Introduction:
About the Author and This Book
Chapter Summaries
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| Chapter 1: Selling
Books Is Fun and Profitable! |
The author explains how she became a book
seller and shares about the fun of selling books while making a profit
in the business. Information about her experiences as a book seller
and her advice for new book sellers is given, along with tips for further
reading and resources. |
My Business
Learning About Books
The Fun Part
The Reasons I Wrote This Book
How I Became a Book Seller
My Experience
Advice for New Book Sellers
Recommended Reading |
| Chapter 2:
The Parts of a Book |
| The vocabulary of a professional
book seller is explained and defined for the parts of a book. Recommendations
for use of book-seller terminology to make sale listings more accurate
and easier to understand are given. |
Book-Seller Terminology
Definitions of a Book’s Parts
Online Locations for Definitions of Book-Selling
Terminology |
| Chapter 3:
How to Identify & Describe First Editions, Other Printings, and Other
Editions |
| This chapter provides
the definitions and important details to help in identification and description
of the edition and printing history of a book. It also includes help
and advice about identifying first editions, later editions, reprint editions,
and book-club editions. |
Not All Books Are
Created Equal
The Definition of First Edition
Other Terms Used to Identify Editions
How to Identify First Editions, Later Printings,
and Other Editions
How to Identify Book-Club Editions
An Example of How Important It Is to Identify
a Book’s Edition |
| Chapter 4:
How to Describe a Book’s Condition |
| The importance of complete and
accurate descriptions is stressed, and advice is given for how to create
a book description. The category names for book descriptions are
given, along with instructions on how to use those categories, The
terms to use to describe defects and damages are defined, and the advice
is provided about the terminology to be avoided. |
Complete and Accurate Descriptions
Categories for Book Condition
Use of Condition Categories to Describe Books
Defining Your Terminology
Terms to Describe Defects and Damages
Terminology to Avoid Using |
| Chapter 5:
How to Appraise a Book’s Value |
| Information and advice about
determining a book’s value are given. Locations of Internet sites
where current prices can be found and information about reference books
are provided. |
Determining a Book’s Selling
Price
Things to Consider When Pricing a Book
Determining if a Book Is In-Print or Out-Of-Print
Price Guides, Bibliographies, and Other Resources
Suggestions for Pricing a Book |
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6: How to Describe a Book |
| Definitions and lists of essential
and optional items to include in a book’s description are explained.
A reference chart is included, that shows the essential items, items to
include if present, optional items, and items to include if space permits.
Advice is given about describing the special features of a book to make
it more attractive to potential buyers. |
Items to Include in a Book’s
Description
Essential Items and Items to Include if Present:
Definitions and Placements in a Description
Items That Increases a Book’s Value:
Definitions and Placements in a Description
Optional Items: Definitions and Placements
in a Description
Miscellaneous Instructions
Advice for Describing a Book
Examples of a Book Description |
| Chapter 7:
Selling Books on the Internet |
| This chapter provides information
about accessing the Internet, the Internet marketplaces where you can do
business, and how to do business on the Internet. Internet terms
are defined and many Internet locations for resources and further information
are provided. |
Getting Started
Accessing the Internet
The Internet Marketplace
Using HTML
Pictures in Sale Listings
Internet Terminology and Definitions |
| Chapter 8:
Cleaning, Repairing, and Caring for Books |
| The author shares some of her tips
and advice about cleaning, repairing, and caring for books, along with
lists of supplies and equipment needed and with instructions on how to
use them. |
General Advice
Things to Avoid
Cleaning and Repairing
Where to Obtain Supplies and Equipment
Caring for Books
Further Help with Cleaning, Repairing and
Caring for Books |
| Chapter 9:
Business Advice |
| The importance of policies to insure
success in business is discussed and recommendations are made on
policies to adopt in your own business. The author shares her method
of wrapping a book for shipping. Helpful information is also given
about how to conduct business with customers internationally, along with
calculating postage and shipping costs for domestic and international delivery.
The practical side of doing business and the legal issues involved in operating
a business are discussed. Advice and information are given for obtaining
the necessary information to comply with local, state, and federal laws
regarding business and trade. |
The Practical Side of
Business
Some of My Best Advice
Information and Suggestions for Establishing
Policies
How to Wrap a Book
Shipping
The Law
Information About the Laws Concerning Trade |
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| Index
of Book Terms and Internet and Computer Terms |
| Tables and Diagrams |
Diagram: The Parts of a Book's Cover
Items to Include in a Description
Diagram: The Parts of a Dust Jacket
A Few Format-Size Terms
Diagram: Front Inside Hinge
Book Sites Searched by Book-Search Engines
Editions and Printings
International Standard Book Number |
The Quoting Process
Quote Form Requirements
Conversion of Roman Numerals
Condition Category List
Supplies for Cleaning and Repairing
Internet Search Engines
Equipment for Cleaning and Repairing
Instructions for Cleaning and Repairing |
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