How to Sell Books on Amazon (Updated 2024 ) Scanning Books for Amazon FBA - Scout IQ Tutorial Review

[@Greedude]

I’m going to apply to work at savors and scan the books before they’re put on the shelves.

[@noahkimber4072]

Dunno if you actually tried this but just to put it out there, this will get you fired immediately from every single thrift store out there.

[@davidobrien6505]

I do this. I volunteer at a charity shop. I get to scan everything in the back room. I bring home at least thirty books every time. The best books never get anywhere near the shop.

[@NinjaExtraordinaire]

David O'Brien screw you 😂

[@richbrout16]

Ive often wondered that about used book stores. Why don't they scan there own books before they put them out?

[@Greedude]

@@richbrout16 some do, some don’t

[@adrianabetancourt5861]

Went to my first book sale yesterday! Your videos have given me more confidence in trying this out. Thank you for everything.

[@jordanking7550]

I am about to start doing this, appreciate the time you took to make this video and help someone. This will help me as well. Big shout out to Raiken Profit. Thanks man!

[@Raikenprofit]

Thanks for watching, Jordan! Appreciate you. 😁

[@njessica851]

Your patience is magnificent,,I know that you knew how to scan quickly,,but to see you teach and explain is wonderful,,good job..

[@ac-bb4qp]

Excellent video for beginners. I was teaching my husband about books and your step by step is soooo needed. When you are use to doing this, you assume details and you covered most everything. The hard part is deciding on the beep which tells you to buy it vs. the keepa chart that says it hasn't sold much.... We came across a Bible that cost $14 and had sales at $240-450 with good rank and no primes for that year but newer years had $24 Prime but keepa charts said it had few sales. It was hard to know if you should keep it or put it back....You do awesome videos...

[@Raikenprofit]

Thanks for watching! I am glad you are finding the information useful. It can definitely be hard trying to figure out which one to go by. If you only find info on specific years, I would try to go by the lowest one to be safe. Some books only have value if they are from a specific year, or edition. If keepa says that specific year has low sales, it probably does.

[@reginapugh]

If reference to your shipping methods. You can order free poly mailers and boxes online from usps.

[@Raikenprofit]

Thanks for the tip.

[@picassoossacip2939]

@4:00 I usually uppercut whosever closest with my headphones. I guess I can try putting them in my ear and see what happens

[@Raikenprofit]

😂😂😂

[@1lowtrade]

i do the same thing at Goodwill. Most books sell for .99 and 1.99. Highest Ive bought wass $3.99 and sold for $19.89

[@Raikenprofit]

Nice!

[@brandonruff4374]

Find a goodwill outfit if you can, books are 3 for $1

[@FirsteMann1929]

Do you resell on Amazon FBA?

[@1lowtrade]

@@brandonruff4374 Thanks a lot bruddie

[@ryanmcginnis2553]

We have so many thrift stores, goodwills, used toy stores, flea markets where im from i cant keep up. And i rarely see resellers but the other day one came in and scanned adult diapers while i found a jackpot in golf clubs. Its fun for sure

[@Raikenprofit]

It's amazing the differences between sellers! Congrats on the club haul and thanks for watching.

[@thetrashelf]

Really cool seeing you in the action of teaching someone. This is helpful because I have thought about training people to source for me, and this video is a great guide as an introduction to training a feature employee.

[@Raikenprofit]

If you don't have time to source, training someone really can be a great idea. Just be prepared, they may take off after a while and open their own business 🤣

[@Snarkapotamus]

You're basically going to train them to be competitors...unless they're dumb enough to sign a non-compete agreement.

[@SweetjamesjonesII]

Amazon is down the street from me can i drop them off instead of ship them

[@GoldAndSilver988]

No. They'll probably route it to the farthest warehouse from you, lol.

[@Raikenprofit]

Nice, James! You are lucky! Have you dropped them off before?

[@Mark-gg8xx]

Interesting that isn't an option at any other fulfillment center.

[@MannysBookBag]

They treat their warehouses like Area 51.

[@RockstarFlipper]

Always remember that books have amazing % of profit margins.. but they are long tail

[@Raikenprofit]

That's true. A lot of them are long tail, but you can hit the quick ones every once in a while!

[@mrxquisite]

Just a heads up ladies and gentlemen this is a great tutorial. Way to go Steve. Steve, how can I find out about the next meet-up. I'd like to join in on the next one. Would love to meet up with some familiar faces.

[@Raikenprofit]

Thanks for watching! You can find out about my Connecticut thrifting meetups by following me on Facebook, and the Greenroom meetups by joining The Green Room on Facebook as well!

[@chaliHustles]

Great video dude! It shows people the reality on how book sourcing can be at times.

[@Raikenprofit]

Thanks for watching!

[@dominickoquin3849]

I last watched shortly before your Tony Robbins experience. This is awesome man!

[@Raikenprofit]

So glad you enjoyed it, Dominick!

[@dr.carmencaltagirone5868]

I’ve taken your intro course and watched several of your other videos. You really know your stuff thank you for sharing your breath and depth of knowledge with us. I have one question: Your videos or any other videos on the topic of selling books on Amazon do not address this one question: What happens to books that do not sell? For example, if I send Amazon 10 books and after a long period of time, only 8 sell what happens to the other 2 books?

[@aztiff]

breadth

[@billiejowallaker6112]

Why on your TikTok video you said Amazon only keeps $1.00 per sold item when using a free seller account yet I’m listing my first item & they are showing me about 5 different fees that add up to $7.88. That is a HUGE fee difference from $1.00.

[@naomiscollectionofvideos4231]

This real-life teaching is very helpful!

[@Raikenprofit]

Glad you are enjoying it, Naomi!

[@blewprent]

Sharing earbuds is where I draw the line.

[@Raikenprofit]

🤣

[@mikhailvershinin2292]

Just earwax 🤪

[@MidwestTreasureChest]

Yeah I'm with you there for sure!

[@purity399]

P

[@bkjustice9390]

That was funny! Gives the guy the bud that was in his ear then takes another out of his pocket and says I'll just stick this one in my ear....lol. Reminds me of the brother in law in National Lampoons Vacation.

[@mzmiscellaneous]

So quick question…. Do you use stock photos for used books, or take your own pictures? Thanks!

[@cindylcarrasco8889]

Super good video!!!! This is remote hands on learning, and shows exactly what it’s like, so helpful to beginners and you were also really honest about people not sticking with it. Would love to see more of this type of video.

[@Raikenprofit]

Thanks for watching, Cindy. Appreciate you!

[@joan2171]

Cindy L Carrasco I tried to Google how to set up the nadamoo and couldn't find a video on how to set it up.

[@michellewright99]

Cool video. I like the format, location and mix of a newbie / avg reseller along with people you know who are out sourcing with you. You are really branching out, Steve! Gives me hope to do the same.

[@Raikenprofit]

Thanks, Michelle, glad you are enjoying the content! Thanks for watching😊

[@booksindemand]

Haha, the look of fear grows as the video progresses. I couldn't watch anymore after y'all started trading earwax. Sorry for any flippancy in my attitude. I ain't been in the scanning game in 10 years and this just reaffirmed my gratitude for that fact.

[@spillthwinesfinds1244]

Excellent tutorial Steve. I’m not into books at all, it I’m always willing to learn new avenue!

[@Raikenprofit]

I hope you enjoy your book adventure!

[@_Half-A-Beas.T333]

I set up a business like this while I was in college.

[@Raikenprofit]

Did you have good luck with it?

[@omardatuashvili3822]

@Walkingdeadllama, we’re you successful or any changes you would have done in your opinion?

[@phillipdencklau1485]

This is great stuff Steve, great hands on tutorial. Takes all the guess work out for those beginners.

[@Raikenprofit]

Thanks for watching, Phillip! Appreciate you🙂

[@GoldAndSilver988]

Nearly all the big thrifts are moving toward intentionally pricing books to eliminate any profits for sellers. The sellers who continue to grab up a lot of these books are the ones who love flipping books for a few nickels or dimes of profit.

[@myothercarisadelorean8957]

Kind of how they also lock up the valuable items behind glass case. I went to a thrift store about 2 years ago and they had Air Jordans priced high and locked up in a glass shelf.

[@SP-my2gn]

you did not mention the black device you are using, and where can I get it please?

[@Raikenprofit]

Its a namadoo scanner and can be found on Amazon!

[@ResellDecadence]

Can anyone answer this please 🙏, is this currently still the best hand scanner? Also is this all great for UK sellers.?

[@alanross3843]

Does the Bluetooth scanner have the title scan feature that amazon seller app has?

[@miabellagsd]

sold a book for 45.77 while watching this vid. lol

[@Raikenprofit]

That's awesome, Joe! What book was it?

[@omardatuashvili3822]

@Joe Honea , what was it ?

[@brookespivey5568]

Looks like well never know!!

[@mr.codrington9113]

30 for me lol 😆

[@juss_josh4174]

Can anyone teach me?

[@mslashay35]

At RP...why can't I get this NADAMOO scanner connected to Scout IQ, and Amz Seller Central with my PHONE? The bluetooth connected but that's it. I'm stuck. HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPP

[@Travel_Tails101]

What about if have no signal or internet inside in the shop guys that's my problem really! Every time I found a new or nice books to scan but the store or shop I was going to no internet at all!!! 😏🙄

[@Raikenprofit]

That does make it a lot harder. Some apps allow offline sourcing through lists you download before hand.

[@SamtheHiker]

I cannot figure out how to connect my Nadamoo scanner to the amazon seller app. Any thoughts?

[@MostaphaRhalem]

Hello I got 3 books by beatrix potter first edition over 100 years old is it antique now

[@Envioushark]

Ok but u still got to check the sales rank on jungle scout for people that don’t k ow the sales ranks yet for books

[@Raikenprofit]

Amazon shows you a sales ranking as well, I don't automatically know them.

[@Degod413]

Man, you cover everything! Good stuff!! Thanks

[@mrchow489]

I work in an apartment building where residents are constantly throwing out or giving away books. Sounds like free inventory and all profit???

[@Raikenprofit]

It can be, you just have to make sure the books are profitable so you don't have unmovable inventory sitting around taking up space.

[@leeb.7188]

How do you arrange to sell to Amazon? Is it more profitable to sell to Amazon, or sell independently?

[@sabor7914]

What is the scanner that everyone is using so i can start

[@deannavanbeek2477]

What is the best scanner to buy???

[@bscdesigns37745]

Ideas for making ad on fb for wanted used books??

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

I'm confused why you would lose money on some books. If you pay $4 and the lowest selling right now is $9.99 and others are selling at say $50, and they are selling fast, why not just wait for the cheap one to sell and then send it in? Or, if there is only one cheap one, send it in anyway and price it as the other higher ones are and won't it eventually sell? What am I missing?

[@FPSmoto]

What is the possibility that in the future, thrift stores/goodwill stores start prohibiting the use of cell phones or scanning devices like the one used in this video?

[@Raikenprofit]

Anything is possible, but I think they would lose a lot of business trying to implement something like that.

[@GoldAndSilver988]

@@Raikenprofit You would also think they'd lose a lot of business by charging more and more outrageous prices for used books, but maybe it's not hurting them as much as we'd think it would.

[@organizersrus]

Would like to have you unplug the earbud and let me hear the beep you hear. :) Love your videos!

[@Annekarla]

I bought the little scanner for 29 refurbished from eBay. Do you know how to turn off the “beep”???

[@Annekarla]

I figured it out! Downloaded the instructions and scan a code to turn it off. I like the scanner so far

[@marcinszymanski734]

Hi. I am a novice at Amazon and started selling books (mainly used) because I read a lot myself so this is my passion in a way. I stock up on books at Charity shops and book stores, sometimes I get a lot of books for free from people who want to discard these books anyway. I always have a purchase receipt or invoice but e.g. when I buy 50-100 books at one time in a Charity Shop or book store, they usually issue a classic receipt or invoice where the final purchase price is. There are no individual books on the invoice. My question should I have professional invoices where each book (even if I buy 200 different books at once) is marked on this receipt? And should I upload invoices every time a customer buys a book despite selling it in the FBA system? Thank you for your help in advance and I apologize if this question repeats. :)

[@Raikenprofit]

You can certainly do an individual book break down if each book is a certain price, but if you are buying bulk you should be perfectly fine wigth a final receipt from the store. Just make sure you keep up with it for your records!

[@marcinszymanski734]

Raiken Profit thank you buddy for quick reply 🙏🙏😊

[@rbostudio1649]

Thanks for all our videos.. I have set an account and I am ready to add som books in Seller Central- But I do not see Add a Product under Inventory, can you help. What I am doing wrong.

[@MandyAmelia]

What was that app called to see recent sales keepa?

[@kayt001]

Man, I am an Econ teacher in Ghana. I have written Economics textbook but i have it in softcopy. Does it have to be in hardcopy before i scan and market it on amazon?? I need your help Man.

[@TheFortuneFinder]

Guy looks so lost, he didn't even put the earbud in the right ear 🤣

[@mannya1282]

Wow, thanks for the tip. I’ll be buying a scanner soon.

[@Raikenprofit]

Thanks for watching!

[@PsychoSmart]

I appreciate the videos, but I keep hearing people say the amazon sellers app is free, but it just keeps telling me to make an account and pay $40 per month. Is there something I am missing here?

[@Raikenprofit]

You do have to have an account to use it, but the app itself is a free tool.

[@PsychoSmart]

Raiken Profit Thank you for the reply. Is it best to try and find a few items with ScoutIQ before I pay the $40 to amazon or just start with amazon?

[@Raikenprofit]

@@PsychoSmart Amazon may charge now for the app not sure if they changed something. Get scout IQ free trial once you are comfortable with Amazon app

[@DLJoLo]

If there is no bar code accessible to scan will the Bluetooth scanner pick up ISBN’s also or do I have to switch apps for that?

[@ThriftingAdventures]

This would be great to use for rummage Sales and estate sales. I usually just buy kids books because that's what I know but this would totally help me get in to the book market. Thanks for the info. Great video. 👍

[@erinmorris9930]

Thrifting Adventures I have a ton of children’s 📚 I am trying to figure out once I scan I then add the label?

[@ThriftingAdventures]

@@erinmorris9930 what's the question? Haha I just woke up 😅

[@erinmorris9930]

Thrifting Adventures do u sell on Amazon?

[@ThriftingAdventures]

@@erinmorris9930 oh I don't really. I sell on eBay and at large yearly kids consignment sales.

[@ThriftingAdventures]

@@erinmorris9930 kids books that do well on eBay for me is Goosebumps and The Berenstain Bears books.

[@JamesFort]

Great video! Nothing but great value here my guy 🔥

[@Raikenprofit]

Thanks for watching, James!

[@Ren-vv8bb]

Would you suggest fba or the fbm for used books? Does the buybox always go to fba sellers with books?

[@Raikenprofit]

I prefer FBA. It's simple and quick! It won't always go to them. You can look up buy box info and find out way to ensure you get it!

[@THEREALDATALORD]

Thanks for low key mentioning eflip at the end

[@ruthwhite1422]

What if a textbook Has some high lighting in it? Would you sell it Uber good

[@Raikenprofit]

If there is just a few pages go with good used condition and make sure to document all of the highlighting!

[@ruthwhite1422]

Thankyou!!

[@JOEY22445]

Do you always sell at the lowest price or FBA price?

[@Raikenprofit]

It depends. You have to do the research and set your own parameters. Sometimes being the lowest is best, but it may also result in a race to the bottom if anyone is using a repricer.

[@JOEY22445]

@@Raikenprofit Thank you for the response. I got a goodwill near I'm going to see if I can find anything. And see what prices are selling to compare close to other sellers. Do you by any chance have a pricing video? I was looking but did not see one or perhaps I looked over.

[@Webcoreinteractive]

Book arbitrage looks like an extremely painful process.

[@Raikenprofit]

I don't think it's painful, but definitely can be long!

[@VideoGrabBag]

@@Raikenprofit Great instructional video. I wish you would show what you would consider a profitable day in book scanning because I don't know if you have to go through 20 books or 200 or 2000 books to make $20 or $200 or $2000 in profits?

[@stevedavenport1202]

Well, its painful at Savers.

[@Webcoreinteractive]

Getting too saturated and you are trading time for money and it's not scalable.

[@Yessirdo]

Webcore Interactive selling books is a means to an end the goal is to build up a bankroll and invest in private label products

[@chrisf.9669]

Great info! Now I can consider adding books to my list!!

[@AlexMichaud]

Do you have 2 left AirPods or did he struggle to put it in the right ear lol. Awesome training video!

[@Raikenprofit]

😂😂😂

[@Jowamana]

What happens to the books that end up not selling from Amazon. Do they ship them back to you and how long can they sit at Amazon warehouse thx.

[@Raikenprofit]

You will eventually have to pay a disposal fee for them.

[@lorettabalogun5573]

Thanks so much for your efforts. I have a question: what do you think about new books bought at wholesale price from manufacturers ?

[@Raikenprofit]

They could be worth it for sure, especially if you are doing FBA

[@2guys1gun2]

Will you sell a used book that is in New condition on Amazon as new?

[@Raikenprofit]

I would say no, unless it has now markings, no spine bends/breaks etc. I would do it as used in like new condition.

[@forzaitalia456]

Question for you i want to buy books from a wholesaler but they put dots on the bottom on the out side on the book can u still sell them used on Amazon

[@Raikenprofit]

You can, just make sure you list it in the description!

[@forzaitalia456]

@@Raikenprofit thank you would you still consider it used like new

[@bigmedge]

Good tutorial, but which specific buy/pass parameters did you enter into Scout IQ ???

[@Raikenprofit]

It's going to be different for everyone depending on their own business.

[@zl7333]

Hey Please Please Please, can you tell me which camera was used to shoot this video? I really liked it. Can you please share which model is this.

[@compravendeygenera7380]

I want to start using Scout IQ ! Should i subscribe to the $44 a month or $14 a month ? Is there any difference ?

[@Darkwingdave5]

The links for your Tools and Resources suggestions is broken. Updated version available?

[@boomn216]

I saw the Burt Reynold's My life books in the back ground lol.

[@sonitekk]

I found some hardcover books at goodwill that are good rank and good price but if they're listed as new. Used they sell for way too cheap to pull a profit. When you scan are you looking at used price or new to make a decision to buy? What condition is your threshold for a purchase? Thanks in advance.

[@Raikenprofit]

It depends on the book really. Some can go for a ton in like-new/used condition. If I can list a book new like if it has a shrink wrap still attached, I usually pick it up. I try to pick books that are like new, they may have a few problems, like highlighting in a textbook, or a few creased pages, but the better the condition the more likely you are to get a sale.

[@sonitekk]

@@Raikenprofit Raiken Profit Thank you for the info! The books I picked up are in great condition like new. I'm just starting out so I'm thinking about listing seller fulfilled used-like new with a higher price than other used listings but lower than new. If it sells this way I can earn a profit on it. Have you ever listed a used book at a higher price point than other sellers same condition and still sold? P.S. Recent subscriber. Appreciate your content and will continue to view your other videos. Only 2 books in but I think I'm hooked already.

[@camyrocks123]

Do you think you can do a updated one for the amazon seller app? I’m just getting into FBA and don’t want to pay an additional 30$ for scout IQ ,on top of the $30 I pay for the amazon seller app.

[@Raikenprofit]

Just the Amazon sellers app? Like how to use it?

[@camyrocks123]

@@Raikenprofit how to find books that are profitable without triggers and how to price books accordingly via amzon seller and Keepa charts. I just packed all my boxes up and costed me 44$ to ship 7 boxes, im excited to start seeing some income finally come in..

[@GoldAndSilver988]

@@camyrocks123 The Amazon Seller app is free. How are you paying $30 for it? Using the AZ app is going to cost you a lot more than the $30 per month for a real app. The AZ app doesn't show Average Rank or eScore (Days with Sales if you're using the Scoutly app, which I recommend). Here's an old but still accurate article about why you should NOT be using the AZ app for sourcing: www.fbamastery.com/this-app-might-be-the-worst-thing-to-ever-happen-to-amazon-sellers/

[@Yessirdo]

Don’t be cheap bro invest in the right supplies to make your business work as smooth as possible

[@anitahaviland3036]

Only with iPhone? I have a beautiful Galaxy 20+. Do you have an app for that?

[@Thinkforyourselves64]

I just saw on the news today 3/3/2022 that Amazon is no longer buying books? What??? Anybody know anything on this?

[@503performance6]

What are the best ranks to sell fastest?

[@Raikenprofit]

The lower the rank the better, generally under 500k is good.

[@503performance6]

Another question I found his printer I saw sells a lot online but I need to get approved how do you get approved for thing do I just need like the recipt where I got it ?

[@503performance6]

@Raiken Profit

[@robinreimer8466]

I live in Ontario Canada should I be shipping through UPS

[@ResellDecadence]

Great work, is keeper free ? I have scout IQ

[@lindawilson5937]

can onescan other things like cards, glass wear, clothes. well thing.

[@rebm987]

Do you avoid books that have Amazon on the listing?

[@Raikenprofit]

I'm not sure exactly what you mean? I sell books on Amazon.

[@rebm987]

@@Raikenprofit I mean books that are sold by Amazon itself, not just fulfilled by Amazon.

[@PkPunjabi15]

If I find a good book with good profit but Amazon is also selling it should I pass or still try to sell the book?

[@Raikenprofit]

You can still sell it, but there is a possibility it may sit longer.

[@adrianagrace1689]

can you use a different app? instead of scout iq

[@AngeEyedPookie]

So with this scanner and one of these two apps can I also list books and other items on an amazon store?

[@chris-Ribble-Roots]

I'm learning so much from your videos. Thanks :)

[@Raikenprofit]

I'm so glad to hear that, Chris! Thanks for watching!

[@Pedaissance]

Are you gated in current and relevant textbooks like the rest of us?

[@Raikenprofit]

Every account is different. You can work to get ungated to expand on your store!

[@maniheree_7]

thanks for replying to my last comment... so just got to finish watching ur video & I have another question. When you scan (either way) if you've found a valuable 1st edition, going for 100's of dollars or more, (most likely something that would sell to a niche market and not likely to show up on ebay or amazon) would it scan that way?... u'd just instantly see how valuable it is? I've been checking book values on AbeBooks, but it's so confusing! a book with the exact same isbn & the exact same everything else (1st edition or not, signed or not, dust jacket or not used or not etc etc) & the value is all over the board.

[@kyleevony4191]

I'm in the UK I haven't ever seen anyone who does this over here! What do you think? #

[@jimwiskus8862]

Love this video, but I can’t find the bell to subscribe.

[@BFAMallday]

Raiken, May i ask, what trigger settings do you use on scout iq? If not Raiken, What trigger settings do most people use?

[@Raikenprofit]

The default triggers that come along with SIQ

[@jacoblox3703]

I'm guessing this wouldn't work very well for rural areas

[@Mitchbrazy22]

I shop for books in the bin so I pay per pound how do I set my trigger

[@gervialane6056]

What was the name of the scanner. You didn't list it. Thanks 😊

[@TheDrzchula1990]

What is the scanner you used?

[@erwin5640]

So you scan these books with Scout IQ using a scanner which that software has some connection with amazon prices then you send them to amazon to ship them out for you or you do it yourself? Did I sum this up correct. This is obviously more complicated and tedious work of course. I'd like to try this out.

[@Raikenprofit]

You basically have it right. You scan the books, then send them to Amazon to sell that way you don't have to store them, ship them, or complete the listings.

[@erwin5640]

@@Raikenprofit Sweet and thanks for the reply and sharing some knowledge with us.

[@nickibair999]

Love this!! Thank you..is this what you meant by online sourcing

[@Raikenprofit]

Online sourcing is strictly done online, no physical sourcing like this necessary.

[@cynthiahudson5228]

How do you know if an antique book is profitable? You cannot scan these.

[@Raikenprofit]

You have to look them up by title, print date, copyright info, Etc.

[@nickibair999]

Great video!! What kind of phone do you have. Seems nice big screen

[@Raikenprofit]

I use an iphone📱

[@PassiveIncomeTom]

That is a great tool to help with your business. 🔥🔥🔥 Nice! 👍

[@Raikenprofit]

Most definitely!

[@karensheila33]

I love all these bovines doing the scanning in the stores. The days of this are way over. The stores get it and price accordingly and people that really know what they're doing do not buy for FBA. Too much competition. But the bovines lap this get rich quick stuff up. Good for me because it leaves the actually sellable stuff for me.