Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work?
Our software checks up on each dealer’s new arrivals a few times each day (as posted on either abebooks.com or biblio.com) and publishes each dealer’s 25 most recently added listings. You can expect to see about 500 new listings most days.

How do I make a purchase?
When you click on the “Buy Now” button for a listing you will be redirected to the source webpage where you can find additional information and e-commerce purchase options.

Who are the dealers on the website?
Our site checks on new listings from over 400 leading rare & antiquarian booksellers from around the world. Click DEALERS in the header to see the full list. Dealers who have updated their inventory in the previous 24 hours appear at the top.

I’m a dealer. Can I link my listings directly to my website?
We’re working on it, and this customization will be available soon. Contact us (info@rarebookinsider.com) to learn how to be one of the first dealers with this option.

How often does the site update?
The feed usually updates several times each hour depending on how active dealers have been in adding new listings. Click THE LATEST in the header to see the most recent updates.

Can dealers highlight items from their inventory to supplement their new arrivals?
A highlights marketplace with curated listings is in the works! Stay tuned!

I saw a book on the website, and then I just saw it again by the same dealer. What happened?
There can be occasional glitches. For example, if a dealer temporarily removes one of her or his 25 most recent listings and then reposts the same, that listing will re-appear on Rare Book Insider as though it had just been published.