Ann Arbor Used Book Business Evolves into Valued Community Service

Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 9, 2008 – Books by Chance LLC, locally owned online retailer of used books and other media, has formed a friendly and dynamic service around the otherwise cumbersome task of used media disposal. Aimed at anybody with extra books, CDs, and DVDs, their services include free pick-up, convenient drop-off, consignment selling, handling of donations, fund-raising, and sharing of earnings with charitable organizations.

http://www.booksbychance.com

Leveraging the global online marketplace to serve local needs, Books by Chance is the savvy person's solution to the problem of excess books. Clients can count on Books by Chance to handle all of the items they are ready to part with. Items with sale potential are selected during an efficient review process that draws on data from online sources. Items not selected are returned to the client or donated on their behalf. Owner John Weise says, "We very intentionally made it easy, profitable, charitable, and fun for our community to repurpose their books, CDs, and DVDs."

Client Carol Morris comments, "Books by Chance has been a great gift. Now I can part with books I've held on to because I have an emotional attachment to them, but no longer have room for them. With Books by Chance on the job, I know they will go to a good new home. Their service is an outstanding solution for those of us who read and accumulate."

To further serve the community, Books by Chance has supported numerous book drives to raise money for local schools and organizations in need of funds. Books and other media collected by local organizations are sorted by Books by Chance for those with resale value, which are then sold on behalf of the organization. The remainder are passed on to local charities for reuse or recycling.

Those simply interested in converting their books into cash will appreciate selling on consignment with Books by Chance because the payout is good and the selling is fast.

Clients also have the option to share a percentage of their consignment earnings with local educational and environmental organizations through a special fund managed by Books by Chance. Weise is, "...very pleased with the level of participation in this relatively new and exciting program."

Detailed information about the services offered by Books by Chance are at
http://www.booksbychance.com

About Books by Chance LLC

Founded in 2001, Books by Chance has evolved into a highly efficient and professional consignment service specializing in books, DVDs, and CDs. High ideals have make it a consistent over-achiever in the highly competitive online marketplace. Local clients boast about Books by Chance to their friends, and online customers around the world have left feedback that is a mind-boggling 100% positive. Owner, John Weise, is an entrepreneur and veteran web developer. He has lived, studied, worked, and raised his family in Ann Arbor over the last 22 years.

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