Anybody consider a book swap?

[Kristel]

I have Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky (2008 edition). Does anyone want it? I will post it over on Bookmooch if anyone wants it.

[Jessica]

Leslie-If you've still got it I want it!

[Leslie T.]

Okay. Are you on Bookmooch? If you give me your username, I'll reserve it for you.

[Anthony]

I'd like to ship some books out tomorrow. If anyone is interested in any of the following, please let me know and I can reserve for you on bookmooch.

The Plot Against America - Philip Roth
The Human Stain - Philip Roth
The Maltese Falcon - Dashiell Hammett

Tony
tonyd31 on bookmooch

[Anthony]

Any of you interested in Life of Pi? I'll be posting to book mooch tomorrow let me know if you'd like me to reserve it.

[Judith]

Anyone have a title they are ready to post on bookmooch for trade but haven't yet? I have a credit I'm dying to use for a 1001 List book!

[Kristel]

I've posted Jude the Obscure on bookmooch and also have Crime and Punishment and Howard's End. If there is any other, let me know. I would be willing to let A Handmaid's Tale by Atwood go for a good trade.

[Mystique]

When I finish Veronika Decides to Die (which should be this weekend), I will swap it to someone in exchange for Dr. Zhivago.

Any takers?

[Yrinsyde]

I'm in Australia and have just joined BookMooch (I'm yrinsyde). I'm just posting in Australia at the moment but will consider going international. I have Phineas Finn and Dorian Gray.

[Jessica]

Do most people use bookmooch? I just started using Goodreads' book swap, so wondering if bookmooch is a better way to go?

[Judith]

I believe that bookmooch is less expensive. No fees, postage only, usually $2.38 for average size books (within U.S.) No need to use credit or debit cards, just buy stamps (and maybe a scale) or go to the P.O.

I've never used goodreads.

[Anthony]

To be honest, I don't know why we can just set up swaps here on this thread. But, everyone seems to be using bookmooch.

[Jessica]

oooh I'm down for cheaper!

I think there's something a little more official, and maybe protective about going through a site like goodreads or bookmooch. Also makes it easier to find books your looking for, and list books you're willing to swap on a site with search features than on a message thread... think that's why.

[Anthony]

I feel more comfortable swapping with group members, and I certainly prefer sending my list books to them. Plus, it's a little more personal setting up a true swap, then using bookmooch IMO. But I'm fine with bookmooch if that's the way everyone prefers. I'll keep posting the list books I plan to post, that way group members can (hopefully) mooch them.

[Mystique]

I'd swap with group members, but it's hard to figure out a method to the madness.

Also, if you're a swapper on this site, you don't get any "karma" for swapping within the group, which may not matter, as long as you're getting books you really want, but it's worth noting.

[Judith]

I have a copy of "Four Short Novels by D.H. Lawrence" to trade, a nice paperback Viking Press edition in good shape.

It includes "The Fox" (on the first version of the 1001 List), "Love Among the Haystacks", "The Ladybird" and "The Captain's Doll"

[Yrinsyde]

Mystique wrote: "I'd swap with group members, but it's hard to figure out a method to the madness.

I'm willing to swap directly with group members! If we work out a fair system that everyone is happy with, it could be great. An idea would be to announce what you have and post out one book at a time only to people who ask for your item - first come, first served. No points and who has swapped what. Heck - I would be happy to send a book out to someone who wants to read it and not ask for one in return! I'm happy if the book goes to a good home. :)

[Mystique]

Jessica wrote: I think there's something a little more official, and maybe protective about going through a site like goodreads or bookmooch. Also makes it easier to find books your lo..."

I agree...it makes it a little more "traceable" in case anything strange should happen.

I prefer Goodreads, because the requestor pays for the shipping and you can print the label right there, on the spot. It's a piece of cake. I don't even mind if it costs a few cents more. I think it's far more convenient than bookmooch. Bookmooch has a complicated points system and limits the amount of books you can swap, based on how many you've shipped vs. sent, which really doesn't seem fair. For instance, I have lots of books up for swap and if someone doesn't want them (they're popular books), I can't really be held responsible for the fact that I haven't shipped anything.

It also doesn't give you the freedom to give to "askers" who aren't really interested in giving. For instance, at Goodreads, I gave away several books to a person who had shipped nothing. On bookmooch, that wouldn't fly. It should be my decision, not the site's decision.

[Anthony]

If anyone is interested in the list book "Decline and Fall" by Evelyn Waugh, let me know. I'll be finishing tomorrow. It's an old omnibus paperback (the other title is "A Handful of Dust") and it looks like it was a student copy 'cause there are several underlined passages, but it's a perfectly fine reader's copy. I can reserve it for somebody on bookmooch if needed. I'll be shipping out books on Monday.

[Yrinsyde]

Mystique wrote: "Jessica wrote: I think there's something a little more official, and maybe protective about going through a site like goodreads or bookmooch. Also makes it easier to find books your lo..."

I agr..."
Actually, that sounds like a good idea. I am also having second thoughts about BookMooch because I like giving books away and I don't have to have people send me books. Is there any way we can have a vote on it via Goodreads? Since GR is the system we are using for this club = perhaps GR should handle the swaps. Thoughts?

[Anthony]

What happens on the Good Reads system, when you as the receiver pay for the shipping and the person doesn't send the book?

Anyway, still looking for a home for Evelyn Waugh's "Decline and Fall".

[Caroline]

Jessica wrote: "Well, I guess I'll keep trying bookmooch, but if anyone happens across this thread and wants to swap, please message me! Thanks!"

Why don't you just use the bookswap on this site? Why do you only want to swap with people in this particular group? I've used bookswap here at GR and have added 5 books to my collection. All in all, it cost under 18 bucks.

[Sissy]

I just opened up a bookmooch account and have added two 1001 books - Robinson Crusoe and The Remains of the Day - if anyone is looking for them. User name is rosebrok.

[Mystique]

Tony wrote: "What happens on the Good Reads system, when you as the receiver pay for the shipping and the person doesn't send the book?

Anyway, still looking for a home for Evelyn Waugh's "Decline and Fall"."


You don't pay for the label until the shipper actually prints it.

Goodreads asks the shipper, "Are you ready to ship right now?" If the shipper clicks, "I will ship later," the label is not printed and you are not charged. If the shipper clicks, "Yes, I am ready to ship right now," then the label is printed and the recipient is charged.

There is no benefit to the shipper to not send the book. The shipper does not receive any money. The label is a pre-paid label paid for by (ostensibly) Goodreads, thus the small upcharge.

[Anthony]

I realize there is no benefit, I didn't think money went to the shipper...but, that means nothing. I've been a member of swap sites long enough to know that sometimes the books won't get shipped. It's irritating, but at least on the other sites I haven't paid for shipping. So, I still wonder what happens when the book isn't shipped?

[Shanika]

Tony wrote: "I realize there is no benefit, I didn't think money went to the shipper...but, that means nothing. I've been a member of swap sites long enough to know that sometimes the books won't get shipped. ..."

(from bookswap help section)

What happens if the owner prints a label and I get billed, but they don't ship?
You are charged as soon as the owner prints out the shipping label. However, the owner can still try to send the book a few days late. Even though shipping labels are only valid the day they are printed, some postmasters will still mail an expired shipping label, but it's up to the discretion of that particular post office. If the owner never sends the book and the shipping label is not used, we will issue a refund and attempt to cancel the label.

[Sissy]

The negative to the Goodreads swap is that it is not open to anyone outside of the US - even Canadians. =(

[Sissy]

I'm going to be putting a copy of A Farewell to Arms up on Bookmooch if anyone is interested. I didn't realize I already had a copy when I found another at a book sale this past week. Its an older edition but its still in good condition.

[Anthony]

I'm interested, Sissy

I'm tonyd31 on bookmooch

[Sissy]

Perfect - I think you're already in my friends. I'll list it tomorrow evening and reserve it for you at the same time.

[Judith]

I just posted a copy of "All the Pretty Horses" by McCarthy on bookmooch, if anyone is interested...

[Laura]

I have the following books which I intend to add at Bookmooch:

Pierre et Jean by Maupassant;

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote;

The Shipping News by Annie Proulx;

The Colour by Rose Tremain

The Awakening, and Selected Stories by Kate Chopin.

If anyone is interested, just send me your user name at BM.

[Kristel]

Laura wrote: "I have the following books which I intend to add at Bookmooch:

Pierre et Jean by Maupassant;

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote;

The Shipping News by Annie Proulx;

The Colour by Rose Tremain

The A..."

I would be interested in Pierre et Jean (if in English). Kristelh Thanks but I might need your user name, too.

[Laura]

Kristel, Pierre et Jean is in French, sorry....

[Elise]

Laura wrote: "Kristel, Pierre et Jean is in French, sorry...." Ooh, if it's in French, I'd like it, please! My BM id is elise327... Thanks!

[Laura]

ok Elise, I will reserve for you. My username is lnatal.

[Laura]

Elise wrote: "Laura wrote: "Kristel, Pierre et Jean is in French, sorry...." Ooh, if it's in French, I'd like it, please! My BM id is elise327... Thanks!"

done!! you may mooch it now Elise,

[Kristel]

I have the Optimist's Daughter by Welty if anyone wants to swap a book with me.

[Judith]

I just posted a paperback copy of Dorothy L. Sayers'
"Murder Must Advertise", if anyone is interested.

[Judith]

Kristel wrote: "Laura wrote: "I have the following books which I intend to add at Bookmooch:

Pierre et Jean by Maupassant;

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote;

The Shipping News by Annie Proulx;

The Colour by Rose ..."

I'd like "The Colour", but I have no points to use right now. I'm sure I will soon though, if it is still available.

[Kristel]

Judith wrote: "I just posted a paperback copy of Dorothy L. Sayers'
"Murder Must Advertise", if anyone is interested."

I would love to have Murder Must Advertise. My bookmooch name is kristelh.

[Judith]

Sure, Kristel. Go ahead and mooch!

[Kristel]

Judith wrote: "Sure, Kristel. Go ahead and mooch!"
Thanks, Judith. I recently read Gaudy Night as that was available at my local library but really wanted to read Murder Must Advertise. I am happy to get this one.

[Laura]

Judith wrote: "Kristel wrote: "Laura wrote: "I have the following books which I intend to add at Bookmooch:

Pierre et Jean by Maupassant;

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote;

The Shipping News by Annie Proulx;

The..."

Judith, I can wait until you get some points at BM, I will reserve for you then.

[Sissy]

I would love either In Cold Blood or The Awakening - if they're still available - but I also have no points at BM right now - and I'm also in Canada - don't know if that will be a problem. I should have points soon as I had a request this morning.

I also may be listing Amsterdam and Fugitive Pieces soon if anyone is interested - I will know by the end of the day if no one snaps them up at work.

[Laura]

Sissy, I can wait and I will reserve for you both Cold Blood and Awakening. Just give me your username at BM.

[Sissy]

thanks laura. its rosebrok

[Judith]

Laura, I have a bookmooch point to use now! Can you post and reserve "The Colour" for me?



Laura wrote: "Judith wrote: "Kristel wrote: "Laura wrote: "I have the following books which I intend to add at Bookmooch:

Pierre et Jean by Maupassant;

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote;

The Shipping News by Ann..."

[Judith]

Laura, I just sent a friend request to you on bookmooch and realized you are in Australia. I'll need TWO points to mooch from you since I am in the States, and I only have one at the moment. I'll have to keep collecting in order to claim the book I wanted that are trading (The Colour).



Judith wrote: "Kristel wrote: "Laura wrote: "I have the following books which I intend to add at Bookmooch:

Pierre et Jean by Maupassant;

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote;

The Shipping News by Annie Proulx;

The..."

[Sissy]

Fugitive Pieces and Amsterdam - should be listed tonight for me.