A Practical Guide to Owning and Operating a Used Bookstore
Chapter Two: Buying Inventory for a Used Bookstore
Originally published in the October 30, 1995 issue of
AB Bookman’s Weekly, a Magazine for the specialist
book world.
To see this second chapter of advice for aspiring first-timers
entering the used-book business, follow this link to my
website:
www.stillmanbooks.com/bookstore2ndchapter.htm
Although it is thirteen years old, I think that the advice
in this series of articles is still relevant today. Therefore,
I’ve reprinted the second chapter in its original form, with
the exception of a couple of Author’s Notes regarding
dollar figures and popular authors.
Six more chapters to follow over the next few weeks.
I hope you enjoy them and perhaps derive some practical
use from them.
Please visit my website for the opportunity to choose
from more than 3000 unique books:
www.stillmanbooks.com
Remember, the only book purchase you will
ever regret is the one you didn’t make.
Talk soon.
May 15th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
I have been checking back to your site for more chapters on starting and operating a bookstore. Please add more when you get the time. Thanks.
November 26th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Cheers for the great article - I loved reading it! I always love browsing this blog.