The system is basically an oldschool fraudulent chain letter. Chain letters that ask for items of minor value, like picture postcards or recipes. Chain letters that ask for items of minor value such as a picture. The book exchange a friend posts something saying that you can get 36 books for sending just one book it sounds great. Many of these pyramid schemes act like chain letters that play on your emotions. Jennifer is 4 years old and in prek, she loves princesses and books. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library.
The book exchange idea on facebook has characteristics of a chain letter and. We need at least 6 people to participate in a book exchange but can be. Last week we wrote about a pyramid scheme called the kids book exchange that claimed participants could receive 36 books just for buying 1. Browse and shop books and collectibles ranging from vintage paperbacks and signed first editions to antique maps and art and photography. Almost everyone agrees, though, that one of the fishiestseeming elements of the message is that it promises participants 36 books in exchange for sending out one. Looking for six or more people to participate in a book exchange. I did the facebook book exchange and im not sorry huffpost uk.
That popular book exchange on facebook is terrible, deceptive, and probably illegal. I was immediately reminded of old chain letters, when i was little, which im sure dont. I have an autistic 3 year old son who is non verbal. Seldom does anyone drop out because you know children love to read and have books read to. Thats fine, but as an auntie, its hard to know where in the spectrum a particular child might fall. The instagram book exchange sounds scammy, but users are.
Shop by age, genre, series, and more to find the perfect children s books for both little kids and big kids. Our mission is to make it easy for customers to discover and buy the books, fine art and collectables that they love. The 36 books for 1 book exchange pyramid scheme debunked. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. From classics to selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books and more. Feb, 20 i received a kids book exchange invite letter last week. If all goes to plan, you will receive approximately 36 books back for your personal.
Childrens book lists go from snuggle puppy to the stand. So this list is of books you or children you know loved at around age three. By not disappointed, i do not mean that i received 26 books or 36 books or whatever the inflated number is thats currently attached to the. Children s book lists go from snuggle puppy to the stand. The book pyramid exchange is coming for your children.
Some people have reported receiving free books from the book exchange although 36 books is a stretch. The instagram book exchange only sounds like a scam. No one is going to get 36 books out of this nonsense. Facebook book exchange chain letter ripoff returns. Facebook scams you didnt know about good housekeeping. Calling out to all of you who are bookworms, book lovers, and bibliophiles like myself from all walks of life. One thing i did struggle with was envisioning the written words a picture, but having seen. Be sure to include your childs name and address agesex if necessary. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Most children, even those as young as two or three years, probably know a few basic things about finance, such as how to count to 5 or 10, where money comes from a bank, moms purse, a piggy. Participants are promised they will eventually end up with 36 books.