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    Default Paperback swap

    Has this already been posted? Not sure where to put it but here it is... I just signed up.

    You can figure it out.

    http://www.paperbackswap.com/help/how_to_swap_books.php
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    Thanks for sharing.

    Here's another site:

    BookCrossing - Click Here

    I'm a member and have shared several books.
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    I used to do PaperBack swap. No one seemed to want my paper backs, though.
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    I've done Paperback swap for the last year plus, have gotten and given more than a handful of good books.

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    I use PBS too! I love it. It is a great site if you don't need an Oh My GOodness I MUST read the same book that everyone else is reading RIGHT now kind of book.
    I have traded many of mine, and received with no problems as well.
    Current books I'm reading:
    The Red Queen

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    I love paperback swap!

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    I use it, too! Last week was a great week for me, as I had 5 books requested from me! Woo-hoo!

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    There is also bookmooch. The people there seem to have a more eclectic taste. I have gotten rid of some strange books on there.
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    I love pbs too!!! When my MIL passed away we had tons of harlequin type books that she had collected over the years to deal with! I didn't want to just dump them so I listed them and every last one of them went!!

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    Love & use PBS!

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    i love pbs! i've been a member for years. my account page says that i have saved $1.161.00 swapping, (based on a $4.50 book price)

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    Member here too. I love that site.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SweetPea View Post
    i love pbs! i've been a member for years. my account page says that i have saved $1.161.00 swapping, (based on a $4.50 book price)
    My goodness! I thought I was doing good at saving $180.00!

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