Being a business bookworm can be costly. With Half.com, an eBay company, you can save a considerable chunk of change by buying new or used books online for a fraction of the store price. As an online marketplace, Half.com allows individuals to advertise and sell their used or new media at a discounted rate to other online shoppers. It's similar in structure to eBay, though Half.com isn’t an auction site.
From accounting to real estate, Half.com has thousands of business books to help you fine-tune your professional know-how. Looking for a specific book? You can search Half.com’s listings by title or keyword. Or if you’re just browsing, Half.com offers numerous categories for you to peruse. If the book you’re looking for isn’t available, you can add it to your wish list. When a seller posts the book on Half.com, you’ll automatically receive an e-mail notification letting you know it's there.
Once you've selected the title you’re interested in, Half.com categorizes the available books based on their condition: brand new, like new, very good, good and acceptable. Within each category, each available copy is listed by seller. Next to the listing, the seller posts his or her asking price along with any comments that describe the books condition. Finally, next to each seller’s name there is a feedback score, which is calculated based on the positive and negative feedback he or she has received from previous buyers.
Similar to parent company eBay, each seller on Half.com has a profile where you can view the other media they’re selling as well as their seller rating. This includes comments from past buyers and a sales history. This feedback system offers you a way to make sure the person you decide to buy from is legit before you hand over your money.