Can You Buy Books Wholesale from Amazon?
Posted by Makena Martin, BBS Cares Ambassador on Mar 15th 2023
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Firstly, Amazon's inventory is limited, and they can limit the quantities of certain items, which means you may not get the quantity you need. Even if you can select the quantity you need, there is no guarantee that your whole order will ship and deliver together. Many of Amazon’s shipments are broken up into several orders, shipped at different times.
Secondly, Amazon does not offer discounts for bulk quantities. Amazon's discounts apply to all customers, regardless of how many books they purchase. In contrast, specialized bulk bookstores such as Bulk Bookstore offer lower prices based on the quantity ordered. They provide larger discounts for bulk purchases and have a price match guarantee.
Thirdly, Amazon does not fulfill most book orders. Most of Amazon's book orders are now fulfilled by 3rd party Amazon Marketplace sellers. Unlike specialized bulk bookstores, most often, these sellers are not established professional businesses that are easy to reach for communication. Instead, they are individuals selling and shipping books from their homes, and all communication with them needs to go through Amazon's less-than-friendly online communication systems.
Fourthly, Amazon does not offer purchase orders or credit terms, which are essential for most educational institutions, corporations, and government agencies. In contrast, specialized bulk bookstores understand and respect these requirements and accept purchase orders and provide credit terms.
Lastly, there have been issues with counterfeit books from third-party sellers filling Amazon orders. In contrast, specialized bulk bookstores like Bulk Bookstore only sell brand new copies in their original publisher cartons.
In conclusion, when looking to purchase bulk books in quantities of 25 copies or more, Amazon is not the best option. In contrast, specialized bulk bookstores like Bulk Bookstore, with more than 75,000 education, business, non-profit, and government organizations among its customers, are a trustworthy and capable choice when buying books in bulk. They offer lower prices based on the quantity ordered, larger discounts, purchase orders, credit terms, and brand new copies of books.