Hey there,
If you’re anything like us, you love getting lost in trade paperbacks but always seem to run out of shelf space. Whether it’s because you’ve discovered a new series or upgraded to a deluxe edition, there’s just never enough room for all those great reads.
So, what can we do about it? How about trading those books we’re unlikely to read again with other fans? That’s why we started this community—to help people like us swap their used trade paperbacks and keep their collections fresh.
Join us and let’s build a space where our favorite books find new homes and we connect over our shared love for reading.
Great question! Here’s how it works: First, you’ll need to create an account with us. This will give you access to all the books available for trade. When setting up your account, you’ll also list all the books you have to trade, creating your personal online library. Just remember, once you trade a book, you won’t get it back. But don’t worry, you can always update your library by adding or removing titles as you go.
Once you’ve got your library set up, you can start searching for the books you’re interested in. Found something you like? Fantastic! Initiate a message to the owner, asking them to check out your library to see if there’s anything they’d like to trade for. If you both agree on a trade, just click and add it to your cart.
Almost done! The final step is the shipping info. We’ve made it easy with a QR code for you to take to your post office. You can choose any USPS shipping you want, but we default to media mail shipping plus $1.11 per book to ship. That $1.11 helps us keep the site running smoothly (and covers the credit card transaction charges)!
Here’s the scoop on trading:
One for One: Trade one book for one book. Asking for two or three books because yours is in demand isn’t allowed. We keep it fair and simple.
Trade Paperbacks or Graphic Novels Only: No books with advertising in them. Why? Because we often use media mail for shipping, which is currently $3.95 plus the cost of your chosen mailer. With the site fees, you can get new-to-you stories for just $5.06! Combine shipping and save even more!
Media Mail Details: Media mail is affordable but has some limitations. Shipping takes 2-8 days, and you can’t insure or track it. Plus, no correspondences or advertising in your books. But don’t worry, you can chat in the forums or through messenger!
That’s it! Dive into a book you’ve always been curious about, share stories you think deserve a wider audience, and meet fellow enthusiasts in the forums. Our goal is to recreate the fun of a comic book store, build friendships, and offer a fantastic selection at a fraction of the cost.
