Greetings Category Owners, As summer officially begins, we actively move towards the 49th Mary Jane McCord Book Sale! The EW Committee met and finalized some of decisions around the sale: Move in begins on Monday, September 11. At 8am, we will need volunteers to help Pam and Sarajane set up the back room, to check the table layout, to put […]
Book Blast — June 5, 2023
Book B Wow! The Volunteer Appreciation event was amazing. Thank you to the nearly 100 volunteers who were able to attend. Brass Bear Uptown was a great location, so big cheers to their help, to our raffle item donors, and to the Planned Parenthood staff who helped plan and execute the event. It was amazing to see so many of […]
Category Owner News — May 7, 2023
Hello Category Owners, Lot of things to mention, so let’s get started… Boxes from Rough Sort: I know this happens to you–books in your boxes that belong somewhere else. For example, the other day in mystery I got the book The Mysteries of Certificates of Deposit. Mysterious, yes, a mystery, no.What to do when this happens? If you know where […]
Book Blast — May 4, 2023
Let’s carry the success of the Dealer Sale forward as we gear up for the Earl Warren Sale in September. Every moving part of the book sale is vital to our fundraising success, and we can’t wait to see you at the Volunteer Appreciation Event on June 1st, to both celebrate and get ready for the main event- the Earl […]
Category Owner News — April 16, 2023
Congratulations Category Owners! Saturday’s Dealer Sale brought in more than $7,000, which is over $1,500 more than last year’s sale.Thanks to all of you who curated books on tables and in your bins.Thanks to everyone who worked the sale. The importance of the Dealer Sale:1. We make some money mid-year.2. We create goodwill among the dealers who frequent our sales.3. […]
Book Blast — April 3, 2023
Please DO NOT come to the warehouse if you are ill. The books will always be here and the current iteration of the Spring cold is very contagious and nasty! That said, the rains are gone and Spring has arrived in Santa Barbara. Enjoy the longer, sunnier days and see you around the warehouse soon! Amazon: Thank you all for our […]
Category Owner News — March 17, 2023
Greetings Category Owners, This should reach you on March 17th, so Happy St. Patrick’s Day. As the Irish say: “May you have all the happiness and luck that life can hold—and at the end of your rainbows may you find a pot of gold.” We have just a few things for you to know about. CO FAQ: Our new website has […]
Book Blast — March 7, 2023
Welcome Spring! We’ve passed the Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and soon St. Patrick’s Day. Thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers who have joined the Book Sale family since the last sale. We cannot run this mighty operation without you! We love the energy and enthusiasm you bring to the warehouse, thank you! Amazon: Thank you all for our Amazon success in […]
Category Owner Blast — Feb. 13, 2023
Greetings Category Owners, HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY.Here’s hoping that there is sweetness in your day and that it lasts all month! Dealer Sale: Saturday, April 15, 8AM to Noon: This is the only Dealer Sale we will have this year. The following categories will have table space–Art, DVDs and Records, Graphic books, Hardcover Mystery, New Age, Religion & Philosophy, Science Fiction, Sports […]
Book Blast — Feb. 6, 2023
Sorry for the delayed February Book Blast! There is a fair amount of info as usual, so please read to the end. Amazon: Thank you all for our Amazon success in January! Fulfilled by Amazon sold 1,109 books for $13,568. Fulfilled by Merchant (us) sold 16 books for a profit of $1,093. This is a total 1,125 books for $14,661. Outside Sales: In January, we […]