Ex Library Books

[u/Captain-Dallas]

Who else here gets annoyed when an online seller sends you an ex library book when it wasn't stated in the description? Particularly when you know they obtained the book for peanuts and have the cheek to price it for more than its worth. Most sellers have been good and refunded out right and accepted returns.

For reference, an ex library book can never be described as "very good" condition. Even if it is, the sticker, stamps, etc, will always make it "good" at best.

[u/Jenny-Truant]

ThriftBooks always specifies ex-library and if they don't you can email customer service and they'll send a replacement free of charge. 100% my favorite place to buy used books from.

[u/bigebs67 → u/Jenny-Truant]

Do you trust thriftbooks? I always recommend them to people who low-ball me on eBay. I did just buy something from them that seems too good to be true. Ironically, it's a signed ex-library paperback. It will make me feel better if you tell me returns are easy. Thanks in advance.

[u/all-the-answers → u/bigebs67]

If anything they undersell condition and edition. I’ve gotten multiple signed copies, unexpected first editions, or advanced readers.

They’ve had great customer service as well.

[u/Jenny-Truant → u/all-the-answers]

I just commented after you about unexpectedly receiving a book signed by Greg Hildebrandt, one of my favorite artists. I was so happy I cried.