Has anyone ever used www.abe.com?

[dolgoruky]

... What's it like? safe? reliable? I'd be interested to hear your coments.

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[Khephra]

1. I bought some oop Philip K Dick books through them

Perfect service, at least from the people I dealt with through them. But you have to realize that it just puts you in touch with other retailers, so I'd imagine it would vary from deal to deal.

[UnAmericanJoe]

2. It's good

I used it several times working as a clerk in a used bookstore.
It is only one of several sites doing this sort of thing. You should generally hit all of them to make sure you're getting the best possible deal.

[dixielib]

3. ABE is a good site

My sister is a seller on ABE. She buys occasionally, but mainly sells. They have a pretty good system...protection for all involved. The Barnes and Noble part of the system isn't as good...gouges the seller on shipping costs.

[RebelOne]

4. Actually Half.com is the best.

But I'm biased because I sell books from there.

[SOteric]

5. I've used abe, and a few other sites and never had a problem.

I even scored a rare copy of a guide I'd been needing for $13. The seller admitted the copy had some stains on it, but it was entirely readable and so it was.

I'm happy.

[WoodrowFan]

6. ABE plus Amazon Z-Shops

ABE is very good, I buy a lot there. Amazon also has used books (I sell there), but you have to go search so-called Z-Shops to find the really old or unique used books.

opps, sorry, "Pre-used" books. :7

[BritishHuman]

7. I'm not sure they're that tech-savvy

as this demonstrates. But other than that I don't know anything about them.

[grasswire]

8. I use it all the time...

..but not for buying. I use it to check the value of old books. I'm a dealer in antique paper items, and I also often pick up books that I think could bring me a profit. It's invaluable for that.

People buying books should also check eBay for good buys.

[TopesJunkie]

9. It's all right.

I still prefer Powells.com, however.

[scottcsmith]

10. Good service

I'm sure I've ordered a book or two from them. No problems.

[flamingyouth]

11. I've bought a lot from them

I've always had good luck, but of course the service depends on the individual seller.