HALF.COM AND LIVE AUCTIONS

Generally, you need to set your prices realistically. I recommend the
following price structure (percentage of list retail price new - based on
my observations, not a scientific study) for used books:
Like new 60%
Very good 45%
Good 35%
Acceptable 25%
Remainders, which are new books that did not sell in the bookstores,
might be sold for more than 60 percent. In practice, however, remainders
sell for lower percentages. Many books sell for below the suggested
percentages. For each item, Half.com does list a selection of
retail prices at certain online retailers (e.g., Buy.com) that are generated
automatically.
Shipping
Unless you offer Priority Mail and the buyer elects it, you can ship the
item any way you want. The media rate for books is the least expensive
and is what will be expected by buyers. Half.com will reimburse you
for shipping according to Table 27.2. The reimbursement is the same
regardless of what the actual shipping costs are.
Table 27.2 Reimbursement for Shipping
Special Rate Priority
Hardcover
First item $2.33 $4.70
Subsequent items $0.90 $2.75
All Other Items
First item $1.89-1.94 $4.70
Subsequent items $0.65-69 $1.50