Consignment
Books by Chance sells used books, CDs, and DVDs on consignment for clients in the Ann Arbor area.
- You box/bag your items following our guidelines.
- You complete a consignment agreement.
- You drop them off or arrange for pick-up.
- We find what is worth selling, and e-mail you a report.
- We donate the rest for you, or you pick them up.
- We mail you a check and report, as often as monthly.
Before you call to schedule a pick-up or take items to our drop-off location, it is important that you review our guidelines for what works best.
What to expect.
- Expect extra-friendly, efficient, and professional service.
- Expect some surprises, both ways, about what your items are worth.
- Expect to be impressed by how fast we sell your books.
- Expect a different, fun, and interesting selling experience.
- Expect detailed reporting of every book selected, rejected, and sold.
- Expect to tell your friends!
What do you get?
- Free pick-up of your books, CDs, and DVDs within Ann Arbor city limits, or convenient drop-off.
- We find what is worth selling.
- We can donate to charity what isn't, and you get the receipt.
- The more your items are worth the more you make.
- No membership or listing fees. When something sells, we both make money.
- Your things find new homes all over the world. And we even tell you where!
- Our awesome pricing system keeps your things competitively priced.
- Our incredible seller rating means higher prices and faster selling.
- No hassle online selling. We list, store, package, and ship! Customer service too!
- The option to direct a portion of your earnings to charity.
- Detailed reporting of every item refused, listed and sold.
- Fundraising opportunities for non-profit organizations and schools.
- 35% of the sale proceeds. Proceeds are the sale price less 15% online marketplace fees (e.g. Amazon).
What don't we do?
- Provide containers and/or fill containers.
- Haul containers up or down stairs. A half-flight here and there is OK, as are porch steps, etc.
