Hyacinth Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Is there one particular "hot spot" online that seems effective? How are the classified forums here on the WTM? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Honestly, I've stopped buying used. I found I wasn't saving much. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micron4 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 My area has three big local homeschooling used book sales. That's definitely where I have found the best used deals (like a Right start math teachers manual for $5 rather than $70). Also we have several Facebook used curriculum sites (local). I would explore the local option first. I realize that many live in areas where this is not a possibility. I agree with pp that many times buying online is very close to new price anyway, so I generally don't buy used online, although I have found a few things on Amazon (used). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love_to_Read Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 The best place is local since shipping isn't a factor, but the classifieds here and www.homeschoolclassifieds.com have been good sources. Ebay sometimes. Half.com sometimes, but mostly for novels...harder to find teachers guides. Amazon sometimes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Honestly, I've stopped buying used. I found I wasn't saving much. :iagree: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternallytired Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I look primarily on ebay, though I've also checked Amazon and the classifieds here and at Homeschool Classifieds. I only buy used if I can save a minimum of 30% after shipping, and things like workbooks I just buy new because people often forget that they tore out page such-and-such or their kid doodled on certain pages or... You get the idea. If I'm looking at used, I'm looking at things that have pricey manuals new, and I'm assuming that the stuff is not as nice as the seller says (though I have been pleasantly surprised once or twice). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I've had success (buying) with Homeschool Classifieds and the Best Homeschool Swap group on Varage Sale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Homeschoolclassifieds.com and local homeschool curriculum sales. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy M Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 How do you find local homeschool sales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 How do you find local homeschool sales? Honestly, I came across this site by accident that had a listing for all the homeschool sales that year in my state. I think I googled a ton of key words to get to this site. Including the county's name. The county next to where I live has more resources than the county I live in. What I have noticed is that most of them are set up through a church. So now I am on their email list or I check their websites. I've also noticed that they are mostly from May - August. Of course, this is just from my state. I wish I could say homeschoolsales.com like one can find any consignment sales through consignmentmommies.com. but I haven't found that magical site. :) Hth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschoolmom3 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I look primarily on ebay, though I've also checked Amazon and the classifieds here and at Homeschool Classifieds. I only buy used if I can save a minimum of 30% after shipping, and things like workbooks I just buy new because people often forget that they tore out page such-and-such or their kid doodled on certain pages or... You get the idea. If I'm looking at used, I'm looking at things that have pricey manuals new, and I'm assuming that the stuff is not as nice as the seller says (though I have been pleasantly surprised once or twice). I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I currently post at Homeschool Classifieds and here. In time, most of my used curriculum sells through Homeschool Classifieds. I don't have as much luck buying because I'm impatient and I tend to use curriculum that's not the easiest to come by used. I like Homeschool Classifieds as a seller because it's easy and quick to post...no pics. There are Facebook groups, but they always want pics of everything and I don't have time (or desire) for that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnaj Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 There are a few Homeschool Curriculum Buy/Sell groups on Facebook that I have been successful with both buying and selling. I have saved so much money buy purchasing used! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I advertise on the Classifieds board here, on homeschoolclassifieds, and on Vegsource. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I love abebooks.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atozmom Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I don't usually find anything at our local sales, at least not in the last few years. I have bought from here on the board, Homeschool Classifieds, ebay, and a couple of facebook groups. As far as selling goes, I mostly wait and sell at our local book sale at the end of each year. However, I don't have a lot to sell lately as much of my stuff I have loaned out for others to use when we are done with it. It seems when one person is done, someone else needs it. I guess you could say I have my own lending library. I know how awesome it is when I can borrow something instead of having to buy it. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Bookfinder.com They have an isbn calculator that tells you which company will give you the most $. I've sold through them on Amazon and Textbookrush. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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