has anyone purchased a book in "good" condition on thriftbooks?
the price point for a "very good" condition is a little bit higher than what i was hoping. that being said, i do not want to get a copy that falls apart in my hands upon opening.
i once ordered a book online used, but cannot remember the listed condition. it on the floor and the first 40 pages fell out, they were stuck together as a 40 page booklet, but fell out of the binding.
i always v cautious about buying used books, but the new copy of the book I'm thinking of is around $60 for a paperback… probably because it is technically a lit crit\theory textbook. ive had my eyes on it for a few weeks.
has anyone had luck with "good" condition on the site? whether it be good or bad?
thanks.
by asteriskelipses
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I try to get Very Good or higher. It’s crazy, but the seller has a lot to do with the interpretation of the scale.
I got an academic book from there that was “Good” condition and I had no problems. It was a used book from a library system.
I just always only purchase from Thriftbooks if I’m okay with whatever condition the book comes in.
Meanwhile Pango always is from real book lovers and so I generally trust their condition tiers.
Yes, unfortunately what a seller considers good can be awful condition. I would complain. It’s always a crap shoot. I’ve bought some books listed in acceptable condition and they were immaculate.
The last good I bought had a cover that had clearly been chewed but the rest of it was perfectly fine