Sell on AbeBooks

Sell Rare, Used & New Books Online

With over 25 years in the book industry, AbeBooks connects professional booksellers with millions of book lovers and collectors worldwide. Whether you run a small online business or operate across multiple channels, our flexible fee plans make selling easy. Join our community to access powerful tools and dedicated support to grow your business.

See the plan options below →

Select your plan to get started

Choose the Basic plan to start selling with no monthly subscription. Learn more about our fees
No monthly subscription. Only pay when you sell.

  • Monthly subscription: None
  • Per-item fee: £0.75 per item sold
  • Commission fee: 15% on the first £385 per item and 10% on the amount above £385 per item
  • Processing fee: None

Monthly subscription from £17. Lower selling fees.

  • Monthly subscription: £17 - £350. Based on your average listing count
  • Per-item fee: None
  • Commission fee: 8% (Minimum £0.30 per item. Maximum £22 per item)
  • Processing fee: 5.5% on the first £275 per order and 3.5% on the amount above £275 per order

Start your next chapter

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New Customers
Abebooks helps you reach millions of potential customers
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Sell Globally
Sell around the world, connect with customers anywhere
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Free Tools
We provide a wide range of tools to help you sell
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Seller Support
Our customer support team is dedicated to making selling easy
Frequently asked questions
What information do I need to become a seller?
You will need the following information to complete the seller application:

  • Your contact information including the name of your business, a phone number, an address, and an email address
  • Your credit card (for subscription fees)
  • Your bank information (to receive payments)
  • Your tax information (eg EIN, SSN, VAT, or GST)
  • A description of your business and the types of product you will offer

Learn more about how to complete a seller application
How do I list and manage my inventory?
Once your account is activated you can list your items directly from your AbeBooks seller account. Visit our inventory management solutions help page to learn more.
How do I ship sales to customers?
Set your own shipping rates and speeds. This feature ensures that you can always provide best value to your customers while tailoring shipping options to meet your needs.

More about rates & speeds
How do I get paid?
Get paid your account balance weekly via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Start selling with three easy steps

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Complete your registration
Choose a plan and complete your application
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List your inventory
Once approved, list your inventory using our free tools or your own inventory management system
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Receive your first orders
Receive order notifications, process sales online, ship your items, and receive weekly payments

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Bookseller Richard Erdmann grew up listening to punk music, worked as a cook, and aspired to be a writer. Today, he is a passionate collector and expert seller of zines (or fanzines), mimeographs and little magazines.
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