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The Bookseller Digest October 2006
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In this month's Digest: our new Shopping Basket, updates on our Browse categories and our reprints & ephemera policies, and information on how to make Want Match reports work for you. Plus, the Holidays are right around the corner. This can be the most successful season of the year; we've included some tips for making sure it is!

Sue & Jordan
Your Sales & Account Management Team

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Highlights:

  • New Shopping Basket
  • Updates to Browse Categories
  • Reprints and Ephemera
  • Customer Support Tip
  • Marketing & Events
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    News & Announcements

    New AbeBooks Shopping Basket
    We're very pleased to announce we've launched our new Shopping Basket. We've reviewed extensive comments, suggestions, and advice from our shopping basket users, and have added great features, like a 'Save for Later' option. Please try it out for yourself!

    Updates to Browse Categories
    The Bookseller Advisory Group has provided their feedback on the AbeBooks Browse Categories list. We'll be adding some new sub-categories and updating a few of the category names before we launch. Some of the updates include Juvenile Fiction being re-named "Children's Fiction," and the addition of a Civil War sub-category under History>Military. [See the full list]

    Reprints and Ephemera
    The Advisory Group has also provided their feedback about Reprints and Ephemera. We've added new definitions to our Glossary for these terms. [Survey Results.]

    Tips JessicaCustomer Support Tip
    By Jessica

    How Want Match Reports Can Work for You
    You've probably noticed the "An Abebooks Customer Wants Your Books!” e-mails we send out, but might be wondering how to use them to sell more books. Whenever you upload a new listing, or a buyer adds a new Want, a match can be made. [View the Top 3 ways booksellers use these reports]

    Marketing & Events

    Holiday Season Preparation
    It may seem early but the Holiday season is nearly here. Now is the time to ensure you're prepared! Rare books, collectors' editions (such as collectible Christmas stories,) gift sets, new books, and out-of-print titles are popular gifts - check your inventory to make sure they're online. This is a good time to re-evaluate your shipping rates and speeds; customers are attracted by quicker speeds and lower ship costs during the holiday season.

    Your Holiday Gift Recommendations
    Your customers want expert opinions, so this year we'll be compiling a list of booksellers' gift recommendations. This is a great chance for you to market your store and your books; if you would like to be included, just tell us about one book from your inventory that you think would be a great gift idea. Be sure to include a photo of the book and the description. E-mail your submissions to features@abebooks.com.

    AbeBooks at the Fairs
    It was nice to see many of you at the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair & Book Arts Show, the ILAB 2006 Book Fair in New York, and the Frankfurt Book Fair. We look forward to seeing those who will be at the Boston International Book Fair in November, and at CIROBE this weekend in Chicago - visit us at     booth #2908!

    Textbook Season
    Winter Textbook Season is also right at our doorstep. Don't forget to review our best textbook selling practices, to ensure your sales are the strongest they can be. [Review our Tips]

    A final note...
    We'd like to thank you for the great feedback on our new logo, and remind you that our 2007 bookseller survey has been sent - please remember to check your inbox!

     
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