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Trillian
10-11-2005, 09:40 PM
I know I've seen several people here on CC who used to be active in that thread. I thought about restarting it, but then I found this website that uses the same concept (only with a much larger selection):

www.paperbackswap.com

You list at least 9 books you're willing to swap, and you get 3 "credits" (which will buy you 3 books or 1.5 audio books). The "seller" always pays the media mail shipping (so if someone wants one of the books that you listed, you pay to mail it, and when you order a book, the owner of the book pays to mail it to you).

I am not here to solicit referrals, which is why I posted the basic link above first. If you feel like being nice and putting me down as your referral, I would get free "credits" (my profile nickname is "trillian") -- But, again, my reason for posting is to promote the site because I think it's a cool idea.
libelle
10-11-2005, 09:49 PM
I'm DEFINITELY going to join! I am a book-whore, and even though you're a stranger to me, I'll use you as a reference just because! :D

I registerred! :)
Katie&Micah
10-12-2005, 06:43 AM
ohhh i'm going to sign up too and I'll definately put you down as my referral!
Trillian
10-12-2005, 07:59 AM
I added a bunch of books last night, and by this morning 8 of them had been requested and I'm waiting to hear about 2 more! I also have 2 books on their way to me (and will obviously start looking for several more). :)
fuzzy
10-12-2005, 08:42 AM
Ohhhh, I like the looks of this. I just joined (and listed you as a reference!).

Thanks!
udsweetpea
10-12-2005, 09:15 AM
I just joined and listed you as a reference. Do I need to use the wrapper provided? I don't have a printer.

ETA- Nevermind... I found the answer on FAQs.
Trillian
10-12-2005, 09:20 AM
No, you can just wrap the book like you normally would and write the info on the packaging -- It does help to pull up the label online, though, because it will tell you the amount of postage you need (another very cool feature, so you don't have to go to the post office). You'll also need to make sure you write "Media Mail" on your packaging.
LeslieR
10-12-2005, 09:57 AM
How cool is that? If I ever have time, I'll have to join! Thanks for posting the link!
Camdynlyn
07-23-2006, 07:08 PM
I'm giving this a little bump. I found it while searching for the Book Swap thread. I was a member of the one on WC and I think I started a thread here but just now got my box of books back out.
strwbrygirl
07-23-2006, 07:34 PM
That site looks interesting-- I'll have to take a look!

I've done a lot of swapping (and clearing out) through www.bookcrossing.com (http://www.bookcrossing.com/) as well.