Booksellers Embrace Culture with Buy-Back Scheme for Secondhand Books
Overview of the Buy-Back Scheme
The buy-back scheme introduced by Bookshop.org, known as Bookloop, allows users to effortlessly trade books they no longer need for something in return—credit for online purchases. This initiative caters to book enthusiasts, enhancing ethical reading culture and fostering community, while providing support for authors.
How it Works
- Customers register their books through an online valuation system.
- Books can either be dropped off at designated DPD locations or picked up directly from their home.
- Authors benefit through accumulated royalties from the transactions.
This scheme not only encourages more sustainable practices in book trading but also emphasizes the significance of supporting local authors and booksellers in a world increasingly dominated by large e-commerce platforms.
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