> A lot of mainstream used bookstores these days don't really want ARCs
> -- or even hardcovers. They can't sell them. The few used bookstores
> that still exist, that is. Most of them have gone online, and of the
> few that are still around, a lot of them aren't even taking in mass
> markets anymore -- except for credit. I've heard Amazon won't even
> allow their used book dealers to sell ARCs.
Half-Price Books here in Berkeley seems happy to take both.
On ARCs though, it seems most that I've come across say something like
"Not for Sale" or "Not for Re-sale." Though that doesn't keep Half-Price
and Moe's from carrying them and selling them.
Best, MEH
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