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Badger Books is a second-hand, antiquarian, and rare bookshop based in Woollahra, Sydney, Australia. It has been operating since 1990 and currently lists around 30,000 books online, with another roughly 3,000 waiting to be uploaded. It is better understood as a vertically focused independent bookstore e-commerce site, rather than a general marketplace open to third-party sellers.
The site sells across a wide range of categories, including literature, biography, travel, modern first editions, history, exhibition catalogues, children’s books, signed and inscribed copies, art and photography monographs, translated literature, film, Australian subjects, book studies, prints, movie posters, poetry, westerns, and detective fiction. Its categorization is fairly detailed, making it suitable for readers or collectors with specific subject interests. The bookshop also says it is willing to buy books in the categories listed on the site, and private collectors can get in touch by email or phone.
Items are priced individually in Australian dollars and include GST. Orders placed through the website qualify for free shipping within Australia when the order total exceeds AUD 35. Local and international postage is charged at cost, but the site text does not provide specific rates, delivery times, or carrier details. Payments are supported via Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal; payment by cheque or electronic funds transfer requires contacting the store by email. For returns, books may be returned for any reason within 10 days, provided advance notice is given. Returns can be sent by post or brought to Badger Books.
Its strengths are a relatively substantial inventory for an independent second-hand bookshop, a focused and collectible-oriented selection, clear categorization, local free shipping above the threshold, and a 10-day return policy that lowers the barrier to purchase. Its drawbacks are that it is not an open seller marketplace and does not provide commissions, store tools, or bulk listing capabilities. Information on international shipping costs, cross-border taxes, and delivery times is limited. In-store browsing or pickup requires an appointment, and order processing may also be delayed during holiday periods.
Badger Books is suited to second-hand book enthusiasts, rare book collectors, buyers of art, photography, and Australia-themed books, as well as individuals looking to sell relevant private collections and request a quote. Access from mainland China is not mentioned in the site text, so it should be considered unknown. Before making a cross-border purchase, it is advisable to confirm international shipping costs, delivery timelines, and payment availability.
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