Both retailers and private individuals can sell books on Amazon. However, it is important to consider a few details when selling.
Selling books on Amazon: What you should know
You can sell numerous products on Amazon as a private individual. However, Amazon retains a commission on the sale of books and other items. Therefore, there are a few things to consider when selling books on Amazon as a private individual.
- The commission for book sales on Amazon is manageable. Amazon charges a flat rate of 0.99 euros per individual item sold. (As of September 2024)
- Only if you sell more than 40 items per month do you need a paid Power Provider account. The cost for the professional sales plan is 39 euros per month. (As of September 2024)
- Unlike eBay, your product does not have its own ad. There is an ad for each book. There you will be listed with all other sellers.
- Before you list your product, you should search for the book on Amazon. Then check and compare the prices of other retailers. If your desired price is significantly higher than the price of other sellers, the chance of a successful book sale is probably lower.
Requirements for private sales of books on Amazon
The process of selling privately on Amazon can be tricky and stressful. Amazon has a few rules and requirements that you must follow when selling your books. It's best to familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions for selling books so that you can trade successfully.
- The first step is to think about which books you want to sell. Check the books for cleanliness and condition.
- Then create an Amazon customer account if you don't already have one. Before you start selling, think about how many products you want to sell. If you want to sell fewer than 40 books a month, the tariff for individual sellers is interesting for you.
- Once your Amazon account has been verified and created, you can sell your first products straight away. Don't just think about what price you want to sell your books for. Also consider which shipping method and additional costs you want to charge Amazon.
- Listing your offer on Amazon is very easy. Simply enter the ISBN number or article number. Books published before 1970 and without numbers must be entered into the system manually.
- Danger: If you have any questions or concerns, please contact seller support, not customer support. Customer support cannot help you with questions about selling.
- Amazon has been requiring a credit card for some time. Without one, sales are no longer possible. You also need a real credit card (not a debit card). Amazon also does not accept just any card. After you provide your details, they must first be verified. This can take at least 24 hours.
- Once all the formalities have been clarified, nothing stands in the way of selling a book on Amazon. Make sure you have a good sales strategy and also advertise on social media. This way you can consciously expand your online business and act successfully as an Amazon seller.