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Sell your books in Plymouth

Before you give your books away, let us look. We pay cash for books in Plymouth, pick them up for free, and take nearly everything except magazines.

Free pickup services take your books for nothing. We pay you for them, and the pickup is still free.

Plymouth’s historic downtown is built around Kellogg Park, and the town is known for its winter ice festival and its older homes. Many have been in the same family for decades, and their libraries show it: shelves of hardcovers, sets, local history and books handed down.

When a Plymouth home is cleared or sold, the books are often the last thing anyone gets to. We buy whole libraries, look at every book, and haul it all away for free. Plymouth is more than 15 minutes from us, so we ask for five boxes or more.

What we look for in Plymouth libraries

  • Leather and decorative sets (Easton Press, Franklin Library, Folio Society)
  • Detroit, Plymouth and Michigan history
  • Older hardcovers with dust jackets
  • Inscribed copies and family-annotated books

How it works

  1. Send a few photos through the offer form, or just tell us roughly how many books you have.
  2. We reply the same day with a free value check and, if it fits, a time to come out.
  3. We look through everything and make a cash offer, explained book by book if you like.
  4. We pack and haul it all, for free.

Selling a whole estate? See estate book collections. Want a written valuation instead? See book appraisals.

Questions from Plymouth

Can you buy books before a home sale or estate sale?

Yes, and it’s the best time. We can buy the books before an estate sale opens, so they don’t get picked over, and the house is clearer for the sale. Just tell us your timeline.

Do you pay for books in Plymouth?

Yes. We pay cash for books in Plymouth, from a few boxes to a whole private library, and pickup is free. Before you give your books away, let us look.

Can you tell me what my books are worth first?

Yes, and it’s free. Send a few photos (wide shots of the shelves, plus title pages and any signatures) and we’ll answer the same day. Photos sent after 6 PM get an answer the next morning.

Is there a minimum?

Plymouth is more than 15 minutes from our office, so we ask for five boxes or more for a free pickup. Smaller amounts with something special in them are worth asking about.

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