wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I bought a book from somebody this past summer. When I got it I saw it was stamped by Book Samaritan and that says to please not re-sell as this book was gifted to you. The person crossed it out in green permanent marker but its still very clear. I am now getting ready to sell unused curriculum to make room for what I just got (2nd time going through shelves trying to make room) I want to sell this book as I don't use it, but don't know if I am comfortable with that as it has that stamp on it. I didn't get it from Book Samaritan, but the person I bought it from did. WWYD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 My conscience wouldn't let me sell it with that in there. I would probably just give it away, even if I did pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 ...or maybe they didn't? Maybe they were in the same boat you are in. No telling who was originally gifted the book. If I had paid money for it I wouldn't think twice about selling it. Nobody gifted it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 ...or maybe they didn't? Maybe they were in the same boat you are in. No telling who was originally gifted the book. If I had paid money for it I wouldn't think twice about selling it. Nobody gifted it to you. She did. I asked her about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 My conscience wouldn't let me sell it with that in there. I would probably just give it away, even if I did pay for it. I think that is what is stopping me :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would list it for free and just ask for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would probably re-donate to book Samaritan and let them give it to someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeBlessings Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would probably re-donate to book Samaritan and let them give it to someone else. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nov05mama Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would probably re-donate to book Samaritan and let them give it to someone else. :iagree: Or list it on PaperBackSwap or something like that...Or like a PP mentioned, offer it for free but ask for shipping if it needs to be mailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'd donate it to homeschoolers or our local library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Another vote for donating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'd offer it either here free for shipping or on Curriculum share free for shipping. That's what I did with items from our recent Book Samaritan box that we couldn't use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 The small amount of money you would get isn't worth the guilt you would feel. I can tell you would feel guilty, because you asked about it. You can always give it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Ok, I looked up Book Samaritan. I would send it back to them, or pass it on to someone else in need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'd offer it either here free for shipping or on Curriculum share free for shipping. That's what I did with items from our recent Book Samaritan box that we couldn't use. Yes, but she did not receive it from Book Samaritan herself. She actually purchased the book and it is her personal property. It's an EX-Book Samaritan book. It has retained it's stickers and markings much like an ex-library book. The tax-payers paid for the library book to be lent to their patrons for FREE. Then the decision was made to get rid of it and was sold to random stranger all marked up with stickers and maybe a WITHDRAWN stamp on it or some sharpie scribbles on the outside stickers. The new owner can use the book, sell the book, use the book and THEN sell the book. I think the situation would be completely different if OP had received the book free from Book Samaritan. In that case, she should respect the wishes of BS. Just my .02 Obviously if selling the book would cause you to lose sleep or feel guilty then just donate it. But I wanted to throw out there that FEELING guilty does not make one guilty. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would send it back to Book Samaritan. Fwit, I feel you were cheated by the person who sold it to you. I would not be a happy camper finding that stamp/mark-out if I purchased it. I bought a book from somebody this past summer. When I got it I saw it was stamped by Book Samaritan and that says to please not re-sell as this book was gifted to you. The person crossed it out in green permanent marker but its still very clear. I am now getting ready to sell unused curriculum to make room for what I just got (2nd time going through shelves trying to make room) I want to sell this book as I don't use it, but don't know if I am comfortable with that as it has that stamp on it. I didn't get it from Book Samaritan, but the person I bought it from did. WWYD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would send it back to Book Samaritan. I think it was wrong of the person who sold it to you to do that, especially since it seems she knew what she was doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would probably re-donate to book Samaritan and let them give it to someone else. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would send it back to Book Samaritan. I think it was wrong of the person who sold it to you to do that, especially since it seems she knew what she was doing. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleBears Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I would list it for free and just ask for shipping. OR send it back to BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 This is obviously a far too extreme comparison, but my first thought was about Nazi art! I would try to donate it or pass it along. But... if it was really expensive to me I admit, I might sell it with just a twinge of guilt and live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 But... if it was really expensive to me I admit, I might sell it with just a twinge of guilt and live with it. Its not expensive. I think I paid $12ppd?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thank you everybody! I think I will offer it here for free and if I get no bites I will send it onto BS this summer- I usually send a big box with whatever curriculum I can't sell by time I get tired of listing it :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm37 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I bought a book from somebody this past summer. When I got it I saw it was stamped by Book Samaritan and that says to please not re-sell as this book was gifted to you. The person crossed it out in green permanent marker but its still very clear. I am now getting ready to sell unused curriculum to make room for what I just got (2nd time going through shelves trying to make room) I want to sell this book as I don't use it, but don't know if I am comfortable with that as it has that stamp on it. I didn't get it from Book Samaritan, but the person I bought it from did. WWYD? Honestly, I have never heard of Book Samaritan. Are you really obligated to their little stamp? You bought the book! This seems to be a simple matter of stating the condition very clearly for your buyer, mentioning the little crossed out stamp (including your history of paying for the book if that makes you feel better) along with all the other things that need to be communicated. I am sure someone will be happy to have the book at the right price. Blessings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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