Books by the Pallet: 1,096 lb of New Name-Brand Novels and More

Here the scale reads 1,096 lb for a stack of new name-brand books, even though it rises just 36 in. The dense height-to-weight ratio is what a tightly packed book load looks like.

Lot snapshot

• Format: one pallet of books
• Weight: 1,096 lb
• Size: 36 in high, 48 in long, 40 in wide
• Condition as stated: new, name-brand
• Categories mentioned: novels, picture books, journals, notebooks, cook books

Handling and checks

Weight is the factor to plan around. A lot of this mass needs a proper liftgate truck and a pallet jack rated for it, and storage should be on a solid floor or racking. The source names categories only, not titles, authors or counts. A manifest or category breakdown can be requested where the source provides one. Pictures show the lot overall and quantities may shift slightly. Grading is by lot. On arrival, inspect the bottom cartons for crushing, check the wrap and see whether any covers are scuffed or pages damp.

Selling the books

Books in volume suit online marketplace sellers with storage, independent bookshops, discount retailers and charity or fundraising sales. Sort into fiction, children and cooking, then price or list each group together. Dust jackets and covers sell better when clean, so wipe them before photographing.

Freight, payment, returns

The quoted price includes freight to any country; import duties and taxes overseas are the buyer’s. In the US the delivery truck carries a liftgate, and tracking is emailed when it is booked. Payment details are emailed after checkout for the method you chose. A 14-day return window applies.

Specifications

• Weight (lb): 1,096
• Height (in): 36
• Length (in): 48
• Width (in): 40