About Soton Swap
Soton Swap is an upcoming online secondhand bookstore affiliated with the University of Southampton Student's Union. We provide an easy and convenient means by which students can buy and sell secondhand textbooks.
Soton Swap Description
Soton Swap is a brand new online secondhand bookstore coming to the University of Southampton this September. We aim to offer all students an easy and simple way to sell their old textbooks and buy new ones. This means everybody will have a better selection of cheaper books to buy, and also, when selling, no longer needing to rely on Facebook or competing with sellers on Amazon /eBay. Winners all round!
How to use us?
Our online platform is available at www. sotonswap.com. Through the site you can browse and purchase stock allowing you to pay safely and conveniently through the PayPal system. Each week there will be set dates where all orders can be collected from right on campus making the service as convenient as possible and avoiding the hefty costs of postage. This physical contact with our clients also allows us to ensure you are happy with the condition of the book and it matches your expectations.
If you wish to sell your book, please bring it along to our advertised drop off locations where we will collect them, give you a receipt for the item and confirm the price you wish to sell the item for. We will then upload the book onto the website for other users to see and when it has been purchased you will receive email confirmation of sale and then transfer your money to you. If at any time you wish to have your book confirmed to you you can email us and we will happily return it.
Why use us?
Firstly, we are working in conjunction with Enactus who do a lot of important work helping to improve conditions and opportunities for people both in the UK and abroad. In order to continue doing this, Enactus has to generate enough money to cover the costs of these social projects. In accordance with this, all profits made from the book sales will be given to the social projects so you can receive a great price and make a charitable contribution.
As there is only a weekly collection point, there are no hefty shipping fees bringing down the cost for both the buyer and the seller.
A further point is that as we are buying books from current and past students you can be sure the textbooks we advertise are well suited to the modules offered within the university and will usually be on the recommended reading lists. This ensures you are buying the most appropriate text for your course.
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Soton Swap website is down until further notice.
There is no longer going to be a physical book sale.
Sorry for any inconveniences caused!
There will be a book sale on Wednesday 1st October!
Perfect opportunity to get the course books you need for the coming year.
Also a great opportunity to sell any unwanted books.
Hi there,
If you still haven't collected your books from soton swap, please come to room 1101 in avenue campus today between 1-3pm where you can collect them!
Thanks!
... Soton swap
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Hi there,
This is just a quick reminder to say that if you have not collected your books, please collect them today in Avenue Campus room 1101 between 1-3pm.
If you, yourself, cannot collect them feel free to ask a friend to collect them on your behalf.
... Many thanks,
Soton Swap
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CALLING ALL SOTON SWAP SELLERS WHO HAVE GIVEN US BOOKS TO STORE FOR THEM.
Dear Soton Swap Sellers,
Due to the success of Soton Swap we are changing the structure of how we store books. Previously, we asked students to give us their books, and we would store them for them.
... However, we now believe that the best way forward for Soton Swap is for sellers to keep their books themselves. This is advantageous for two reasons.
Firstly, it means that sellers need not come onto campus to give us their books in order for them to be put onto our website.
Secondly, it means that the range of stock Soton Swap offers is not limited by the amount of storage we have available.
As a result of this change in structure, we are asking sellers to collect their books. If you could collect them from Room 1101 on Wednesday 26th February in Avenue Campus (building 65) between 1-3pm, that would be great.
Please do not think that we are no longer interested in selling your books. We will continue to keep your books available online, and if a book sells, we will give you an email for you to give us your books, so that we can give it to the buyer.
Importantly, if you have collected your books, or have reason to believe that we no longer have your books in our storage — please ignore this email.
If you cannot collect your books this Wednesday please let us know so we can arrange an alternative time, or, if you no longer live in Southampton — alternative arrangements.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this causes you.
Many thanks,
Soton Swap
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Hi everyone, I have a BIG announcement to share with you all.
I've really enjoyed my time setting up and leading Soton Swap over the past year and a half. However, now that I'm in my final year, I'm looking to pass the project on to someone else.
What I'm looking for is someone who is passionate about running a successful and profitable business. Someone who is willing to push the business to new boundaries, and someone who is willing to lead a great team of people.
... The benefits of this are not only a variety of brilliant skills, but something which will really really make your cv stand out from amongst the crowd. How many students can say they've run a successful business at university, which has processed thousands of pounds worth of books?
If you're interested, please message this Facebook page, and we'll get back to you. Please only apply if you're in your first or second year.
Don't worry if you don't have much experience, I didn't have any before starting. And we'll teach you how to go about all the different areas of the business.
Look forward to hearing from you,
James - project leader of soton swap.
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Hi everyone,
Just to say if you've bought a book please come to pod 1 tomorrow and NOT pod 3.
It will be happening between 12-2.
... Also just to repeat we will not be collecting books from sellers due to problems with our storage.
Thanks!
Soton Swap
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Hi everyone,
Hope you're having a fun Monday!
This is just to say that unfortunately we can no longer accept any more books which you would like to drop off with us in order to sell. This is due to a current problem with our storage providers.
... Having said that, we are working on finding a new way for you to be able to sell your books which will mean you won't have to drop them off with us. Rather, you'll be able to keep them with you but they'll be displayed online for people to buy.
We'll keep you updated!
Keep soton swapping
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Hi everyone
If you have dropped off books today please come and collect them in the next half an hour. Thank you.
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Hi everyone, just a reminder for you to buy any books you want at 3pm today in the susu building in bar 3!
Looking forward to seeing you all.
Lots of love,
... Soton Swap xoxoxo
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It's almost here! Soton Swaps HUGE 2nd Semester Booksale! Drop off is tomorrow from 11-1 & then the sale itself takes place from 3-5 at bar 3 in the main SUSU building.
https://www.facebook.com/events/697650683 589577/?fref=ts
Hope everyone's ready for semester 2! Need some key textbooks for the year? Then be sure to check out the booksale taking place THIS Wednesday!
For more info check out https://www.facebook.com/events/697650683 589577/?fref=ts
Just 4days to go til the booksale! Grab out those dust covered unwanted textbooks and make some extra cash!
For full info check out the event! https://www.facebook.com/events/697650683 589577/?ref=22
Soton Swap is having a book-sale on the 29th January ready for the new semester! Check out all the details and share the event here:
Hi guys! As usual the book drop off is tomorrow in SUSU Pod 3 between 12 & 2. Don't forget to get rid of any unwanted books before Christmas.
Also don't forget to check out www.sotonswap.com for any new textbook needs!
“No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.” - Confucius
pick up essentil reading at www.sotonswap.com
Soton Swap's been featured in the Soton Tab, check it out at http://sotontab.co.uk/…/tab-chinwag-jam es-parson-founder-s…/
Remember to check out the website over the weekend to pick up some great value books to aid with Christmas revision!
www.sotonswap.com