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Exchange and Selling of used Books

Snehil Saxena, Shweta Dixit, Dr. Atul Kumar, Dr. Vibha Srivastava

Abstract


This explores the phenomenon of exchanging and selling used books through websites, examining the motivations of buyers and sellers, the effectiveness of various platforms, and the implications of this trend for the book industry. Through a combination of surveys, interviews, and secondary research, this study offers insights into the potential benefits and drawbacks of the online exchange of used books.

Overall, the findings suggest that the online exchange of used books is a growing trend that offers many benefits, but that there are also challenges that must be addressed in order to ensure the continued viability of the book industry.


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