Just another reason why I love the internet

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the impact of the internet on the accessibility of industrial manuals and the implications for physical book ownership. Participants share their experiences and thoughts on selling old books and the changing nature of information access.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses relief at being able to dispose of physical manuals due to the availability of information online.
  • Another suggests that the internet can be used to sell old books that are no longer needed.
  • A participant questions the savvy of potential buyers who might not realize that manuals are now available online.
  • There is a consideration of the preferences of buyers who may still value physical books over digital access.
  • One participant notes that the manuals were not previously available online, emphasizing the change in accessibility.
  • A suggestion is made to sell items on eBay, with a reminder to ensure shipping costs are covered by the buyer.
  • A participant acknowledges a misunderstanding regarding the previous comments about buyers and their awareness of online resources.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature of potential buyers and their awareness of online resources, indicating a lack of consensus on this aspect of the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about buyer preferences and the historical availability of manuals online are present but not fully explored.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the evolution of information access, collectors of physical books, and those considering selling old manuals or books online may find this discussion relevant.

Ivan Seeking
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After lugging these things around for over twenty years now, I just got rid of about six hundred pounds of industrial manuals. Thanks to the internet they are no longer needed. I also realized that for the first time in my life, I can start to reduce the amount of shelf space dedicated to books and magazines.

Praise the Lord and God bless the internet!:-p :-p :-p :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
 
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You can also use the internet to sell your old books you don't need anymore.
 
TheStatutoryApe said:
You can also use the internet to sell your old books you don't need anymore.
To someone savvy enough to buy books online, but not savvy enough to realize the manuals can accessed on-line? :smile:
 
BobG said:
To someone savvy enough to buy books online, but not savvy enough to realize the manuals can accessed on-line? :smile:
Well that's possible but I was thinking more along the lines of people who prefer to have the book instead of reading online and those who like to collect books. Not to sure just how collectible Ivan's manuals are though.
 
BobG said:
To someone savvy enough to buy books online, but not savvy enough to realize the manuals can accessed on-line? :smile:

:confused: They didn't used to be available online, which was the whole point.
 
Ivan Seeking said:
:confused: They didn't used to be available online, which was the whole point.
He was referring to your potential buyers. You can sell nearly anything on eBay. It's worth a try, just make sure you require the buyer to pay shipping! :smile:
 
Ah, the deviousness went completely over my head. :biggrin:
 

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