Do you use Amazon ISBN and UPC Codes to compare prices when buying in bookstores?

Booksellers, new books business Asked by adle_international 56 months ago Similar questions: Amazon ISBN UPC Codes compare prices buying bookstores Amazon.

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I don't personally, but the codes are standard and should be the same I can't say I spend that much time comparing prices, mostly because in the past Amazon has always beaten brick and mortar store prices at most bookstores (except Crown Books which I think is no longer in business). If I were to compare a price, it would have been by the title and not by something as detailed as the ISBN or UPC codes. Assuming you're actually looking at the same edition, then those codes are standard and would be the same at Amazon and the bookstore.

But if it's a slightly different edition, a later printing, etc. Then I believe the codes would be different. Since my interest would primarily be in the content of the book rather than specifics of the edition, I've had no reason to compare the codes. But for a bookseller trying to set competitive prices, I can see why this might be valuable, though probably too time consuming to pay off.

Sources: My experience .

No, I do not. I do not use any of the scanners that are available to report Amazon prices. I rely on my knowledge of certain subject areas when I go to buy books.

If they are cheap enough ($1.00 or less) I may sometimes take a gamble on an unknown genre, thus broadening my book knowledge. My average sale is $19.93 right now so I am doing OK. I tend to purchase a lot of older books which often lack ISBNs so relying on ISBN look-up systems don't help me too much.

There are some title/author look up systems available, but I prefer the speed at which I can work in selecting books by eye rather than looking them up. However, even with new books I can usually pick out items that I know will sell for a profit. My ability to do so is based on many years of reading books and learning about books and subjects that keep the interest of the book buyers.

Many book stores and book sales are understandably unhappy if a buyer is obviously using a scanner or a cell phone to pick out underpriced books. Stores have been known to ask folks to leave if they see them doing that kind of research on site. Some buyers are able to do it unobtrusively so the stores either don't notice what they are doing or don't mind as it isn't disrupting sales to other customers.

I do sometimes buy new books at a discount off the list price, hold them for a while until the supply of new copies dwindles and then sell them at a profit. However, in that case I can see what the MSRP is by looking at the dustjacket flap and can compare it to the discounted price without looking anything up. Our grocery store has recently taken to stocking remainders (that aren't always marked with the "black slash of death") and I have often picked up books that I have then resold for enough to cover the groceries.

I have teenagers so that is very helpful. Sources: My Opinion .

I don't use UPCs, but I always compare with Amazon when buying almost anything I use my Ipaq to access Amazon when I am in a store to see what the price is there. Of course, unless you're popping 25 bucks, shipping is a cost and the want it now feature comes into play. I have had a couple independent bookstores and one appliance store come down to Amazon's price for me - in the case of the appliance, I got a Microwave for 14 bucks less cause they met Amazon's price on the spot.(actually, it was 14.01, cause they BEAT their price).

Now, I have used USB lookup on the PC when shopping online, but not in retail stores. I need to work on that though - be sweet to scan an item, search and find cheaper prices, right?Hmmmmm...doesn't look like that obviously exists on the net.... HmmmmmmmThat's my business idea for today! Sources: My answer .

The thing with books reselling business is inventory, lots or even thousands of inventory. THANKS A LOT FOR THE COMMENTS.....

EddieNygma, regarding your answer "I don't personally, but the codes are standard and should be the same":Thanks for the valuable information. I totally agreee with you because when I started on seling books at Amazon I never use these price ISBN/UPC comparisons myself. However, if someone is starting and has no or limited capital, I can see why their only way is such comparisons on competitive pricing strategies.

The thing with books reselling business is inventory, lots or even thousands of inventory. THANKS A LOT FOR THE COMMENTS.....

2 You're welcome. I can see where someone who is just starting and trying to develop a strategy might find this valuable, but it's probably not something they could continue doing for long. The time spent on it could almost certainly be put to better use once they have their plan in place.

You're welcome. I can see where someone who is just starting and trying to develop a strategy might find this valuable, but it's probably not something they could continue doing for long. The time spent on it could almost certainly be put to better use once they have their plan in place.

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I'm trying to promote my client's new CD on Amazon but the upc isn't in their marketplace. How do I get it on?

How can I get my companies book to sell on Amazon. We already have an ISBN number in place.

ISBN shows paperback on Amazon, but I am holding a hardcover. Anyone able to explain?

How to get amazon product details by upc numbar.

Looking at buying some books from Amazon for the first time. Are the prices shown in US dollars? (I'm from Australia).

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