One of the most popular questions I get about ScanLister is:

“How much money can I make selling used books?”

The answer is: It Depends…

Not the answer many want to hear, but it is true.  There are so many factors that affect the amount of sales and revenue that this business can produce.  Some books are very common and can be purchased just about anywhere.  These may sell for as little as a dollar.  Other books can be quite rare, and even though there may not be many buyers out there, the can sell for as much as $100!

I have spoken to many Half.com sellers and they all have learned by experience. There simply is no substitute for the lessons learned by selling a wide variety of items.

Books are a great seller, but don’t forget about CDs, DVDs, VHS Tapes and Video Games.  List them all and see what sells.  I think you may be pleasantly surprised at what sells and what doesn’t.  Video games are an excellent seller.  The market for used video games is on fire, and I challenge you to find a household with kids that doesn’t have a large supply of video games that the kids no longer play.

Selling these items at profits of $3, $5, $7 and $10 may not seem like much, but consider how little time it takes to list them for sale with ScanLister.  Those dollars add up quick!  Before you know it, your account can build up to $50, $100 and up, creating a second income without ever having to leave your home.