7 Reasons Why People Buy Second-Hand Books Instead

There are several perks why some bookworms consider buying second-hand books. Given by being cheap, things not all of us could think are stated to be the reasons why.

1. MEMORIES

Are you sentimental, or fond of the idea of treasuring something that was cherished by someone before? The reasons why some do buy second-hand books are they love to possess something treasured by someone, counting how many fingers have flipped its edges and how many minds and eyes have read a particular book. They love to cherish memories stored forever in that specific book.

2. RARE

If anyone has passed by a thrift shop, the smells of old books are like the aroma of coffee–tempting. But the big thing here is that thrift shops are your only options when:
a. You are looking for classics
b. And RARE books
Yes! If your books are kind of hard to find, you surely will have a comfortable day by just dropping by to thrift shops!

3. VARIETY

I surveyed a book forum last week, and most of them agreed that thrift shops have a variety of genres offered than bookstores. And these undiscovered genres will make you curious to drive a new way in unfolding stories and perceptions in life.

4. OPTION

If you’re not so sure whether you’ll like the book or not, why don’t you try it in pre-loved? You sure will buy it half price and will enjoy the presence of the book at the same time.

5. PRACTICALITY

Okay, given the low price of secondhand books. If you are just on a fixed budget, this is the right thing to support the reading monster in you. It is very advisable especially for students and for first readers. (NOTE: Although we have to admit that buying secondhand books don’t support the author, the same way in downloading and reading e-books from the internet without buying it. Always remember that we don’t tolerate downloading e-books that are from illegal sources. )

6. HELP

Books are mostly on a garage sale or warehouse sale. But nowadays, some books are donated to a charity, and they will sell them to give the profit to a specific foundation or project. (Hmm. Sounds pretty interesting right?) Who would say no to books for a cause? You will have a book to enjoy and have helped many people involved in the charity.

7. BIDS FOR COLLECTIONS

Last but not the least, there are just books that collectors are dying to include in their precious collections. What are they? “FIRST PRINTS!” Yep, first prints will cost you like half of your trust funds there. But they will surely invest because these kinds of books will grow more expensive as time goes by. And who knows, some people just love to collect first prints books.

There you have it. I’m sure there are more reasons (maybe personal) why people do like or love to buy pre-loved books. Don’t hesitate to do it, because stories will help you escape in this world full of (let’s instead not say it. HAHA)