Points are used to track the value of items you put into the system. For example, if you trade in a 10 point book you can get two 5 point books in return, or save up for a 20 point DVD, or any combination. Our system automatically determines fair point values.

Yes, you can. Use the search bar at the top of any page. Select Amazon.com from the pull-down, then search. The results from Amazon will appear right on our website. From there you can add books & DVDs to your want list, or buy them from Amazon.

When you get books and DVDs you pay a flat rate of $4.49. This covers all our costs for providing the postage, delivery confirmation, and our service. There is no charge for outgoing items, we provide free postage which you print at home.

No. Points cannot be used to pay for shipping. Points are used to track the value of items you contribute. Generally, recent, popular,and award winning books and DVDs are worth more points then others.

Bookins is the only trading service that helps you swap stuff with no fuss. There is no standing in line at the post office, and no need to follow-up with each member you exchange with. We provide the postage, track all shipments, and make sure you get back items of equal value. We even provide replacements at our expense for lost/damaged items. If you have a problem, you contact us, and we resolve it.

Our competitors leave the work up to you. They do not provide postage, in fact, they make you go to the post office to ship anything over 1 lb. If you have a problem with a shipment on other sites, you are told to discuss it with the other party and resolve it yourself. Your recourse is usually to leave a bad comment on the other members profile.

In short, if you value your time and do not want to spend it chasing down shipments, then put Bookins to work for you. Our priority is your convenience, and we make trading simple.

Yes. Every time you ship a book or DVD, you earn points. The points can be used for whatever you like.