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To help you along, we have prepared a quick checklist of everything you
need to provide to us before you start selling on AbeBooks.
- Step 1 - All about your bookstore on AbeBooks
- Step 2 - Your books - here, there and
everywhere
- Step 3 - Start the ball rolling!
- Step 4 - Tap into our extensive bookseller
resources
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Step 1
All about your bookstore on AbeBooks
Your bookstore information is a window into your shop - make sure that
buyers see accurate and up-to-date information on your services by reviewing
your store details below.
- Terms of Sale:
Booksellers may use the Terms of Sale field to state their
business policies such as payment options, Return policies,
and other important information potential buyers should know.
The terms of sale are viewable on the book details screen
and the seller info page. Return/refund policies cannot conflict
with the terms outlined in the AbeBooks Bookseller Agreement
and the Returns policy.
To see examples, please search for a book on AbeBooks and
click on the bookseller name on the search result.
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- Payment Methods Offered to Buyers:
The methods of payments that you accept are displayed to
the buyer during the purchase process. All orders are available
for purchase by Visa and MasterCard; you can indicate which
additional methods you accept.
A payment service fee is charged on your sales where Visa
and MasterCard are the payment method. You receive the following
benefits with AbeBooks accepting these payments:
- No hassle processing
- We assume the risk of charge-backs and fraudulent cards
- Weekly payments made to you
- Low fee of only 5.5% on the total item value.
- Shipping Rates:
We provide a unique service in the industry to meet the
needs of the international bookselling industry - the Adjustable
Shipping Matrix. We offer default rates, top country destinations
and shipping speeds. You can alter all the shipping information
as needed - simply enter the change into the appropriate
field click [Save].
Buyers will use this information during the purchase process
to select their desired shipping speed and rate.
In addition, the amount you enter into your shipping matrix
is the amount that you receive.
Update my Adjustable
Shipping Matrix
- Paying Your Fees:
Sign up for our hassle-free payment program. Your monthly
fees can be automatically charged to your credit card every
month, and a summary of the monthly charges will be e-mailed
to you.
Note: Your first month subscription fee is applicable
as soon as you become a bookseller on AbeBooks.
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Card Information
Step 2
Your Books - Here, There and Everywhere!
We offer opportunities for you to sell your books through multiple sales
channels. Our Web sites bring your books to international markets, allowing
to you tap into large buying markets in around the world.
All your books are automatically listed on our international Web sites
- AbeBooks.com, AbeBooks.de, AbeBooks.fr and AbeBooks.co.uk.
If you have any questions, please contact
us.
Step 3
Start the Ball Rolling!
In order to successfully sell your books on AbeBooks, we suggest that you
complete a few things:
- Enter your books into an electronic format
If you have not already entered your books into an electronic
format, this is the time to do so. We recommend that you
use AbeBooks HomeBase as your inventory management software.
Download AbeBooks HomeBase
If you choose to use another format, please see Bookseller
Help and review the information on managing your books with
other inventory software (accessible from the Managing your
Books link under the 'Contents' tab).
Review
Help
- Send us your file
Once your file is prepared, you can send it to us via FTP
(file transfer protocol) or by e-mail. FTP is our preferred
method.
Review
how to upload books via FTP
- Process your order
AbeBooks tries to make fulfilling an order as simple as
possible.
You will receive an e-mail notice of your order. Simply
follow the instructions in the e-mail and on the Web site.
If you require assistance, further details are provided in
our Bookseller Help.
Processing
your orders
Step 4
Tap into our extensive Bookseller Community Resources
Bookseller Central
Review the latest announcements, help tips and hints, and statistics in our
exclusive Bookseller Central area.
Bookseller Forum
Talk with your fellow booksellers; review and seek the advice of the community
mentors; interact with AbeBooks management and staff.
Visit the Bookseller Forum
Become a Booksleuth. Assist buyers in finding their long lost books or
just chat with them in our Booksleuth and Community Forums.
Selling tips
Maximize your sales by implementing some tips compiled for our bookseller community
- including tips about condition codes, pictures, ISBNs, fulfillment rates
and more!
Review our Selling Tips
Help Pages
We have summarized everything you need to know in our help documentation. If,
at any time, you need assistance quickly, our help pages are the best place
to look.
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Help
If you are unable to find the information in our help documentation, please
do not hesitate in contacting us with a question.
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