We pickup library discards for free
Our experience
For the last four years we have built up our services to best serve libraries in our communities. We have worked with
7 public libraries in the Northern Chicago Suburbs and we are looking to expand our services for more libraries.
We take pride in the work we do. We've received great feedback from all of the libraries we work with.
We help libraries raise funds
When we pickup from libraries we also provide a way for them to continue raising funds remotely. The library gets paid a percentage of the net proceeds from all books we sell online each month. Payments are currently made out via paper checks and electronically.
FAQ
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How much do you charge?
We don't charge anything! It is completely free for libraries. We are able to make a living by selling some of the books we pickup in our online bookstore.
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How much do you pay?
We offer multiple consignment plans paying anywhere from 25-50% consignment of net proceeds. We will work with your organization to find the perfect plan for you.
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What items do you accept?
We accept any withdrawn library materials including books, encyclopedias, cd's, dvd's, audiobook playaway's, manga, graphic novels, and video games. We also accept donated books and media.
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Do we need to pre sort or scan items?
No pre-sorting is necessary. All item types of all conditions can be mixed together. Bulk pick up consignment plans require no additional work.
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Do you throw any books away?
Any book that we cannot sell online is sent off to different locations such as nursing homes, and other non profits across the mid-west. We do not throw away any books. Books in non saleable condition are recycled.
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How are payments made?
We work out an agreement with each library to find the best time they would like to get paid, and we send out payments once each month. We also provide a sales form that breaks down each transaction and the net proceeds.