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Ask Lemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago

What are the best alternatives to Amazon for buying new (or used) books?

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What are the best alternatives to Amazon for buying new (or used) books?

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Ask Lemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago

I’m in Canada, so options available in Canada are especially appreciated.

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@Bwaz@lemmy.world
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5•1 year ago
AbeBooks. Usually better prices than Amazon, too.
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  3•1 year ago
  AbeBooks was bought by Amazon in 2008.
  - Sentient LoomOP
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    1•10 months ago
    dammit why do they own everything relating to books? I did use AbeBooks and they were great but I guess it’s still funding Amazon.
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  1•10 months ago
  This is what I used and they’ve been great.

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