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The major supplier of my DTB's is a local independent bookstore that has a trade-in program. I have been going to this particular bookstore for well over 25 years now using the used book trade-in program and usually buying a new book or two a couple times a month.
I usually have more credit on my trade-in card than I get in books (just for those book emergencies when I don't want to give up cash) so have a carryover balance. At this time of year the carryover balance can be quite large, so a few years ago I decided to play secret santa and requested the bookstore take my used book credit balance and apply it to anyone who needed it and wish them a Merry Christmas. Needless to say, I trust them to accomplish this without reservation.
Nothing makes me more sad than listening to a conversation in a bookstore about not being able to afford a book.
Since I have Joy now, I won't be doing the book trade-in thing on a regular basis and I want to make one last big donation so this weekend I'm going to be ruthless and round upsome all of my DTB's and go down to the bookstore to donate the credit to anyone who needs it.

I usually have more credit on my trade-in card than I get in books (just for those book emergencies when I don't want to give up cash) so have a carryover balance. At this time of year the carryover balance can be quite large, so a few years ago I decided to play secret santa and requested the bookstore take my used book credit balance and apply it to anyone who needed it and wish them a Merry Christmas. Needless to say, I trust them to accomplish this without reservation.
Nothing makes me more sad than listening to a conversation in a bookstore about not being able to afford a book.

Since I have Joy now, I won't be doing the book trade-in thing on a regular basis and I want to make one last big donation so this weekend I'm going to be ruthless and round up

