Auctionbytes-NewsFlash, Number 1917 - November 13, 2008 - ISSN 1539-5065
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Amazon Sellers Must Indicate Remainder Status of Books and Music
By Ina Steiner
AuctionBytes.com
Reading AuctionBytes: Amazon Sellers Must Indicate Remainder Status of Books and Music
Many overstock items are liquidated new and unmarked by distributors. In the case of Books and CDs, however, a publisher or label may mark remaining stock before selling it at a discount. Remainder markings indicate that the item cannot be returned by the re-seller. Books are commonly marked with stamps or permanent markers on the bottom edge, and CDs or cassettes may have a cut in the spine.
Amazon.com stated that the new condition requirements would minimize buyer disappointment.
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Amazon.com is changing its condition guidelines for books and music for "remainders," which are items liquidated by distributors. Sellers must specify the condition for listing Books and CDs that have remainder markings as "Used - Like New." In addition, the presence of remainder marks should be noted in the listing comments.
