And the Americans seem to be dupped the most. I've just picked up a couple of books myself which I'd happily sell on at the prices the American sources on and off Amazon are quoting ;) Even giving insured next day delivery around the world! Which they charge extra for.
"MartinS" wrote
Many end up in the House of Commons and House of Lords.
John.
Don't get me wrong - I've bought plenty of second-hand books from Amazon sellers at a good price. For books, Amazon is usually my first port of call rather than eBay. It's just that on eBay I haven't come across the ludicrously high-priced second-hand prices (for books) that I've sometimes seen on Amazon. Listing fees may have something to do with it...
And do they charge! Americans don't trust their own postal service and insist on sending stuff by exorbitantly-priced courier services.
Same here, have bought a few second hand and new books from Amazon sellers at fair prices. The way over price for the unwary isnt limited to Amazon Market Place or ebay (see john earlier mail on completed listings), just spot the words 'Antiques fayre' and theyll usually be some there. Suspect its dependent on no obvious competition.
Cheers, Simon
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