News WH Smith recycling Scheme

[Hannah F]

Good or bad for authors? Should we support this scheme?

W H Smith launches new buy-back service for second-hand books

W H Smith is launching a new books service with buy-back company Zeercle, offering customers the opportunity to swap their second-hand books for money off their next purchase with a W H Smith e-gift card.

www.thebookseller.com

 

[gbhunt]

Good or bad for authors? Should we support this scheme?

W H Smith launches new buy-back service for second-hand books

W H Smith is launching a new books service with buy-back company Zeercle, offering customers the opportunity to swap their second-hand books for money off their next purchase with a W H Smith e-gift card.

www.thebookseller.com

Ooh, interesting! As a reader, I like the idea. As a writer, I'm not sure. It certainly does raise some questions for contemplation and discussion. I'll look forward to hearing peoples' thoughts

 

[SusanT]

Oh the pain of parting with a book! I have to keep all mine. From an environmental point of view I like this idea more than the books ending up in landfill.