Sell your used textbooks for beer
beerfortextbooks.com
beerfortextbooks.com
Does anyone have an example number I can use to see how it works? I don't have any text books and don't know what to search for on Amazon.
Sadly, it looks like it just calculates the beer value of your books (unless I am missing something here).
"Who is John Malt?"
Otherwise a funny idea. Are there any laws about direct-mailing alcohol, though? It seems like much of your target market is legally prohibited from buying alcohol, and I would be surprised if there weren't restrictions in at least some states.
We don't actually sell beer, but rather give you a quote of how much beer you could buy if you sold your book.
That said, it's kind of a neat way to find which site is paying the most for my books. Kudos for a simple execution.
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Good idea, though.
Columns of kegs, cases, bottles need titles (icons are shockers), get a designer to help out in general too. I think the concept has potential as a viral gimmick that makes people think about selling old books, but your execution will need to look a little better before I passed the link around.
Maybe suggest a fake book title for those who just want to kick the tires and see how it works?
Also the older groups have good backings (alumni, club owners/promoters, student fundraisers)... definitely no need to cut corners like that for delayed cheques.
Student Clubs' Stores (http://www.havenbooks.ca/) are more likely to buy used text books.