For those of you living in Korea, which bookstore do you usually go to buy books? When you visit a bookstore in Korea, you may get the feeling that books are quite expensive. I think the cost of books can be burdensome, especially for international students who do not have a lot of money. So how can you buy books cheaper in Korea?
To solve this problem, why not buy used books instead of new ones? However, I think most of my foreign friends don't know where they can get used books in Korea. So this time, I would like to introduce you to ‘Aladdin’, one of the largest used bookstores in Korea. If you need to, I recommend you visit Aladdin at least once.
Introduction to Aladdin Used Bookstore
Aladdin is a Korean online bookstore and used bookstore. Aladdin was founded in 1999 and sells a variety of products, including paper books, records, Blu-rays, and e-books. Aladdin delivers same-day bestsellers and new books, and e-books can be downloaded through the Aladdin Readers app.
Aladdin operates an online second-hand shop and about 30 second-hand stores nationwide, where members can sell or buy their books used. Aladdin also provides a personalized book recommendation service and various events.
Aladdin Used Bookstore is an online bookstore and used bookstore, and is a service that allows you to purchase or sell various types of books, records, DVDs, Blu-rays, etc. at low prices. The advantages of Aladdin Used Bookstore are as follows:
Aladdin Used Bookstore operates an online second-hand shop and about 30 second-hand stores across the country, so you can view and purchase books in person, or order them online and have them delivered by courier.
Aladdin Used Bookstore sells books by categorizing them into top, high, middle, and low condition, and prices vary depending on the condition. Books in good condition are as good as new, while books in bad condition can be purchased for less.
Source: I went to Aladdin Used Bookstore Gangnam branch :) (tistory.com)
Aladdin Used Bookstore allows members to sell or buy used books. By entering the book's ISBN or scanning the barcode, you can check the purchase price of the book. When you sell a book, you can receive money into your Aladdin savings account or account.
Aladdin Used Bookstore provides personalized book recommendation services and various events. We analyze members' tastes and purchase history and recommend appropriate books. In addition, various books and albums are introduced through events such as Best Used Books of the Week, Recommended Book of the Week, Recommended Author of the Week, Foreign Book of the Week, and Recommended Album of the Week.
How to purchase
Online Purchase: You can purchase the book online through the Aladdin website ( https://www.aladin.co.kr/home/wusedshopmain.aspx ) or through the Aladdin app. If you click the [Online Used] menu on the website or app, you can search and order the books you want through various categories and events. The advantage of purchasing online is that you can compare various books at once and check the condition and price of the books in advance. The downside to buying online is that you don't get to see the book in person, and you may be charged shipping fees. Usually, if you purchase more than 20,000 won, shipping is free, and if you purchase less than that, you have to pay a shipping fee of 2,000 won.
Source: Damulnuridan 11th visit - Aladdin Used Bookstore (icjb.or.kr)
Offline Purchase: Aladdin Used Bookstore operates about 30 stores across the country. If you visit a nearby store, you can view and purchase the book in person. The advantage of purchasing offline is that you can check the condition of the book directly and there are no shipping costs. The disadvantage of purchasing offline is that the book you want may not be available, and the type and quantity of books may vary depending on the store. The location and operating hours of offline stores can be checked on the Aladdin website ( https://www.aladin.co.kr/home/wusedshopmain.aspx ) or app.
