Frivolous, false, or misleading information entered in any of these fields is cause for immediate suspension without notice.

Note: You can change your password at any time by clicking the My Account link above the top menu, then selecting the Change Your Password option.
If you forget your password, you can get another at the by using the My Account>Retrieve Lost Password link.
You can change your user information at any time by clicking the My Account link and choosing the Edit My Account link.

Use your credit card or PayPal for instant approval.

Note: Sellers who wish to set up an email billing account with Collectors Book Market must request and fill out a credit application by contacting us by clicking  here.  Approval can take 1 to 6 weeks (or more in some circumstances), so if you want to list auctions or Mart ads right away, enter credit card or PayPal information as your billing option, and then change your billing information when you receive your account approval from the credit dept.

This can be up to 90 characters long and should include and co-authors and illustrators.  Use the main editors name when appropriate.
 

This can be up to 100 characters long. 
 

This can be up to 60 characters long. 

Note that these options are primarily for enhancing the Collectors Book Market Search function by standardizing the values used to describe items on the site (use the Description field below for more detailed information on your item).  Users can select or eliminate any or all of these values when they run a search. 

Notes: 
Any item described as autographed must include a picture or scan of the signature and/or a statement of provenance or lack thereof.  For more information, click here.

Any Item described as a first printing must cite an approved First Edition reference. 
For more information, click here.

This is one of the most important steps when listing an item, because our detailed, nested* category system allows buyers to browse for items by subject, much like they would shop for them in a store.

Note that Wanted ads can only be placed in the Book Wanted categories.  For Sale items can be placed in any category other than the Book Wanted categories.

Tip: Use your browser's 'Search on this Page' function (CTRL-F) on our descriptive Category list page to match many common keywords to the best category for your item.

*Nested categories allow sellers to put their items in the lowest sub-categories and yet have them appear in the parent categories above it, so put your item in the most specific sub-category as possible to get the most exposure.
 

The listings that potential buyers first see are a one line synopsis of your item's listing information. You can have up to 250 characters in your Mart "Ad Title".

When you insert your cursor into this field it will "autofill" the information you put in the book title, author, binding, book type, and condition fields.  You can edit or add to the autofilled information to clarify or enhance the Ad Title to give users as much information as possible as they browse the category listings or view their search results.  The default search is 'title only' so the more info you can put in the Ad Title, the more searches you will match.
 

• Use our built in HTML Editor or your own HTML to enhance your description's appearance.
• Describe the book in detail and note all defects.

  Note: Remember you are required to follow the grading guidelines of the grading reference you selected above.  Deliberate or repeated failure to adhere to these standards will result in a warning, temporary suspension, or a permanent suspension from the site. 
  Include the storyline, a synopsis, or even a personal review if you want.   You've got the buyer this far, this is the place to close the sale.

  • Tip:  Copy blurbs from the back cover or the dust jacket flaps (use quotes and cite the jacket as your source for the information)..
• Ex-Library and Bookclub editions should ALWAYS be noted, even if they are also designated in the Book Type field above.
• Include information about you and your policies.
• Include your Shipping and Payment details even if they are included in the bulleted options below.
  • Tip 1: Make these extra clear.  Some buyers won't email to ask and then don't bid
  • Tip 2: Make your U.S. shipment a fixed amount so the buyer can send payment immediately if they want.

Tip: Avoid the temptation to over grade or to neglect to mention a defect. Think of your buyer's reaction when they open your package: You don't want to disappoint them. Your feedback reputation is often the key to buyer confidence and can make a difference in how many buyers bid on your items.

There is a "Report Item" link on every item detail page where members can report a misdescribed or miscategorized item.  If an item is reported and the report appears to be justified, the seller will be notified that there has been a report filed and they will have 48 hours to either explain their description if they feel it is correct, or they to edit it to make the necessary correction.  Failure to respond to or correct an reported item will result in that item being disabled and removed from view until it is corrected or explained.

Note: There is a minimum listing price of $25.00 on the Mart.  Lower priced items can only be sold on the auction.
 

You can choose to let the system will automatically relist your item up to 3 times (at 90 days each for a total of 360 days).  You will be charged the normal listing fee each time it is relisted.

The system will set a "cookie" on your computer to remember your last selections so you don't have to reselect them each time unless you want to offer different options. 

Digital pictures can be quickly uploaded to our servers directly from the Image Upload page for 10 cents per listing OR you can enter the URL (web site address) for photos hosted elsewhere on the Web in your description (no charge).  For detailed instructions on adding images, click here.
 

Do not press the Finish button until you are absolutely sure that all of the information is correct.

Note: You can close an Mart at any time in your My Mart pages by using the Close button next to the listing.  Manually closing an ad will end all automatic relists for that ad.

Note: Accounts with past due balances may be frozen by the administrator.  Users with a frozen account will not be able to bid, post items, or edit their account information.