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For Sellers
Secondhand booksellers, entrepreneurs as well as individuals looking to make space on their bookshelves are welcome to join our Bookle online community.
By joining Bookle as a seller, you will have your own little online eCommerce store to sell your books to anyone anywhere in South Africa 24/7. Your new online store will be hosted on this multi-seller platform and will enjoy numerous awesome benefits:
Make Your Storefront Yours!
Brand and beautify your Bookle Store with your own cover image, logo or profile picture. Add your information such as your store's shipping policies and contact email address.
Work From Your Own Dashboard
Manage your store from a user-friendly dashboard on your PC or cellphone. Functions include inventory, sales reports, view orders and control your store's sales payouts.
Spend Less, Save More
Having a Bookle Store instead of an independent eCommerce website, you will be saving on annual domain fees and monthly hosting fees. Also, you won't need to pay a website builder or webmaster.
Bookle Admin Support
Your dashboard features a comprehensive self-help manual for quick and easy access. Additionally, Bookle's admin support is available to assist with any technical issues you may encounter.
No More Fake Bank Payments
Bookle makes use of TradeSafe, a digital escrow and payment services provider supported by Standard Bank. TradeSafe ensures buyers get what they paid for and sellers are guaranteed payment. Bookle will cover the TradeSafe transaction fee on every order.
Create Sales Promotions
As the owner of a Bookle Store, you will be able to run sales promotions to increase sales, sell faster and reward your store's loyal clients and grow your client base.
Trade All Day, Everyday
The Bookle website and your Bookle Store are open all day, every day, letting you earn money anytime - even while you sleep! With a seamless online platform, reaching buyers around the clock has never been easier.
Build Customer Relationships
Buying and selling on Bookle need not be an impersonal affair. Your email address will be visible on your storefront. Clients are welcome to contact you directly should they have a question.
Fair Prices, Happy Buyers!
We value our buyers. Aside from the courier fee, the price sellers set is what buyers pay — no nasty surprises! Plus, buyers can easily bundle books in one order per seller at no extra cost, saving the buyer time and ensuring a positive shopping experience!
Unlimited, Free Listings
Sellers can create as many listings as they want — no limits! Plus, those who consistently list correctly will earn full permission to post without prior approval, speeding up the process to reach buyers even faster.
Bookle Invests In Online Ads
We understand the value of marketing, which is why Bookle runs continuous Google and Facebook ads to promote our website. We’re committed to boosting visibility and attracting more buyers for our sellers!
Buy And Sell Seamlessly
No need to miss out on all the book-buying fun! Sellers can use the same account to purchase books — no separate accounts needed. Enjoy the best of both worlds on Bookle!
How it Works
Commision to sell on the Bookle platform is VERY simple:
Bookle takes only 20% of each order, excluding the shipping fee.
(The shipping fee is at the buyer’s cost and will be added at checkout.)
(Each order’s TradeSafe transaction fee will be at Bookle’s cost to add value for buyers and sellers.)
Payouts from the seller’s TradeSafe Escrow Wallet into their own bank account may be charged a fee.
(With their monthly payout option, TradeSafe will not charge a fee. Other options are also available.)
Example of Bookle’s fee deduction:
Purchase Price (excl. shipping): R100
Bookle Commission Rate: 20%
Seller’s Earnings = R100−(R100×20%) = R80
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FAQ for Sellers
TradeSafe is our platform’s payment gateway. TradeSafe’s escrow protects buyers and sellers by holding the buyer’s funds in an escrow holding account until the seller delivers the goods. This is to ensure that buyers get what they paid for, and sellers are guaranteed payment. Learn more about TradeSafe here.
Bookle takes only 20% of each order, excluding the shipping fee. However, a seller’s payouts from their TradeSafe Escrow Wallet into their own bank account may be subjected to a fee.
Let’s look at an example:
The seller lists a book for R100. From this, Bookle deducts a 20% commission fee, leaving the seller with R80.
The buyer, in turn, pays the book price (R100) and the shipping fee. The total checkout charge is the sum of the book price and the shipping fee.
In summary, after Bookle deducts a 20% commission, the seller receives R80. The buyer covers the book cost along with the courier fee for a straightforward transaction.
The shipping fee is at the buyer’s cost and will be added at checkout.
Sellers may decide when lump sum payouts from their Escrow Wallets to their own bank accounts should take place. TradeSafe offers several payout options:
* Immediate – cost R5 per payout
* Daily – cost R5 per payout
* Weekly – cost R5 per payout
* Bimonthly – cost R5 per payout
* Monthly – No fee.
Bookle will absorb all transaction fees of purchases.
To become a seller, please click here and select the vendor option. You’ll need to provide all the necessary details. You will also need an active South African bank account and be at least 18 years old.
Bookle suggests sellers aim to ship items promptly, ideally within a timeframe shorter than 7 days from the purchase date. If this is not feasible, it’s acceptable, provided you communicate with your buyer. Additionally, please specify the expected handling timeframe in your store’s Terms and Conditions tab.
Kindly email Bookle to close your store. You may delete your product listings, if you wish.
If a buyer reports that an item significantly differs from the image or description on our website, Bookle will contact you to initiate negotiations. TradeSafe will hold the funds until the issue is resolved. You and the buyer will work towards a resolution, such as a partial refund or return. Once the buyer confirms acceptance, TradeSafe will release the funds to the relevant parties.
To avoid potential disputes, ensure that the book’s condition, description, and photos are as accurate, detailed, and complete as possible.
Yes, absolutely! You can use the same account to buy and sell. There’s no need to register for a separate account.
At the moment, Bookle is focused exclusively on books, so we’re not listing other items like bookmarks, cards, or similar products. This helps us keep our marketplace clear and book-centered for buyers. We may explore adding other book-related items in the future, and we’ll keep our sellers updated if that changes!
Bookle is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all sellers and buyers. All transactions are protected by TradeSafe’s Escrow Service, and sellers will only receive payments after successful order fulfillment.
Please note that the buyer has a 24-hour window to accept or decline the goods. If they miss the deadline, the funds will be released to the seller.