I'm looking for some García Márquez novels to reread, but I don't want to spend a lot. I've checked local bookstores and the prices are way too high. Does anyone know where to buy old or used editions without paying a fortune?
I look a lot on Iberlibro, which is a platform where individual sellers and small bookstores from all over Spain sell used books, and I almost always find old editions of García Márquez at reasonable prices. Also check Wallapop or Vinted if there are people selling them in your area, though that's more of a gamble. Physical secondhand bookstores are also a good option if you have one nearby, and then there's always the possibility of asking libraries if they sell old stock.
Second-hand platforms like Wallapop or Vinted work great for this because sellers usually ask for less money than specialized bookstores, and you can also negotiate the price a bit if you buy several books at once. Also try asking directly in local Facebook groups in your city dedicated to book exchanges, because lots of people give away or sell books they don't want anymore without middlemen, and you'll find some killer deals there!
If you haven't tried it yet, check out secondhand bookstores or antique shops in your city - many have classic literature sections and you can sometimes find García Márquez for a fraction of the price. The downside is it really depends on what's available that day, so you don't always find what you're looking for, but it's worth stopping by once in a while. Also consider asking in local Facebook book-swap groups, where people give away or sell stuff super cheap.
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