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John King's Book Buying Policy
John King Books Buys Books
The store handles a large volume of books from many different sources. Please read the full book buying page before contacting us or visiting with your books to sell.
General Book Buying
Please call ahead, Wednesday - Friday, from 10AM to 4PM. Please be prepared to give the following information when you call:
1. How many boxes or bags you have.
2. What subjects the books are.
After evaluating your items in person at the agreed upon time, we may offer you a store credit, or in some circumstances, cash.
Please note that our book buyer/manager evaluating your books is not obligated to make any offer, and the decision to make an offer, and the offer made, is at their discretion. Agreement to evaluate your books is not a guarantee that your books will be traded or purchased.
For Estates
Please call John or Tom at 313-961-0622 Tuesday- Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM for all Estate Sales or large collections of books which would require a visit on location.
Please have any information about the estate and type of collection on hand during your call.