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RE: Five-Minute Freewrite: Books (3/24)
I have way too many books. I have trouble selling them cheap at garage sales. By that I mean I don't like giving them away for 50 cents. It's not worth the time to set up a garage sale. There are a few rate ones I've sold on Amazon. I look for free libraries in the street to trade them for different books. I'll usually trade 3 of mine for one from the library. I've also just been a little more open to lending people books if they're interested. It's not like anyone will give them back anyway.
Well, I'll tell you a secret. This was a five-minute freewrite challenge, so I didn't go back and correct something I would have otherwise. The proprietor of the book store gave me $60 for my loot. I could have negotiated with him for more, but I was satisfied with what he offered. I spent the money on a nice dinner out with a friend. It was about letting go of the old so that I could bring in new experiences.
If you have books you'd like to get rid of, you can try calling a used book store if there's one in your area. They will often come directly to you and haul them away, which is also a big help.