Tag Archives: profits

Q&A: Is it getting harder to be a full-time bookseller?

By Steve Weber | Published: April 30, 2007

QUESTION: Can a person just starting out in the bookselling field today still make a full-time living at it — like people used to be able to do about 7 to 10 years ago? I hear so many booksellers on eBay complaining that books sales are so bad, and that they can’t make a living [...]

Q&A: How often should I reprice my books?

By Steve Weber | Published: February 20, 2007

QUESTION: What is the best frequency for repricing? I used to do it every two or three months, then monthly. Now I do it every two weeks, and I still don’t know what interval is best. I drop prices just a penny below the lowest matching my condition. What have you found to be the [...]

Q&A: Should I ignore books that sell online for less than $10?

By Steve Weber | Published: February 13, 2007

QUESTION: My business model is simply to avoid buying books that sell for less than $10. Though this has worked well for me and I’m bringing in a steady income, I wonder if I’m missing out on some profit. I’ve considered lowering my minimum price to $5 or $6. But even assuming I’m only paying [...]

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