Sell movies, music and books easily across the Internet. Make money. Make a difference.

At The Nonprofit Marketplace, you can sell your pre-owned media items across the web with a few simple clicks -- for retail prices. No experience is required. It's safe, easy, and you don't pay unless you sell.

Anyone can join, from first-time sellers to veteran online merchants. Whether you're looking to make extra money or just help make a difference, this program makes it easy. To register, you must be at least 18 years old and reside in the United States.

Already sell online? Skip to our section for Advanced Sellers.

Listing an item for sale is quick, easy and doesn't cost a penny. Simply enter the title or barcode number of your item (see screenshot below), follow a few basic prompts, and voila! Your item will be advertised for sale across the Internet to over 100 million customers, on sites including eBay Stores, Half.com, ABEBooks, and Alibris. You can even enter a box or shelf number, to help locate the item when it sells.

There's no need to do anything else: Simply wait until someone buys your item. At that time you'll receive an email with the buyer's shipping address. We collect payment from the customer and send you the profits, including a set credit to cover shipping costs. All donations are transferred automatically, with no work needed on your part.

Note: For advanced sellers, including those with pre-existing inventories, a convenient bulk-uploading option is also available.

No, selling online takes only moments to learn, and most items can be listed in under a minute. No taking pictures. No looking up prices. No experience needed.

When an item sells, ship it out and get paid. It's our job to handle everything else including payments, customer service, refunds, feedbacks, and buyer confirmations. It's e-commerce on autopilot.

Each time an item sells, the transaction details and earnings appear on your account page. You can access or search your list of orders anytime.

Get paid every two weeks for all earnings from the previous weeks. Payments can be made electronically (via Paypal) or by check depending on your preference. To keep track of your profits and donations, visit your free Earnings page (displayed below).

When you sign up, you'll be asked to choose a nonprofit organization to support, along with the percentage of earnings (minimum 3 percent) you wish to donate. When one of your items sells, that percentage of your sale total is donated automatically to the chosen beneficiary.

Click here to view a list of registered nonprofits. If you can't find your favorite cause, simply refer them to the site. Nonprofits sign up free, and no commissions or service fees are applied to donations.

The Nonprofit Marketplace does not charge any signup, monthly or listing fees. When an item sells, a service commission of 10 percent is incurred on the item price alone. We collect no fees unless you sell. Please note that all items are also subject to regular marketplace commissions - e.g., 8 percent for eBay Stores.

To cover the cost of shipping and supplies, you will receive a "shipping credit" for all items sold. The amount of the credit depends on the shipping method chosen by the buyer, determined by a set scale.

Two sample earnings scenarios are displayed below:

EXAMPLE 1
Joe has agreed to donate 3 percent of his gross proceeds to The American Red Cross. He lists a used DVD for $10 via The Nonprofit Marketplace and someone buys it the next day on eBay Stores.

Selling price: $10

EXAMPLE TWO
Sally has agreed to donate 50 percent of all gross proceeds to her local church. She sells her daughter's college Biology textbook via The Nonprofit Marketplace, and someone buys it a week later for $50 on Alibris.

Selling price: $50

Pricing is a cinch: It's all automatic. When you locate the item you wish to sell (already in the database), the screen is programmed to tell you “the going rate”. To select that price, do nothing. Suggested prices are determined by a series of factors such as competition, availability, and condition. If you'd rather set your own price, simply click “View the competition” to see a list of competing prices and sellers.

Since selling is competitive, it is common for other Internet merchants to “undercut” your prices. As a result, all of your items will be systematically repriced (optional) based on the parameters you choose. (The options are straightforward and only take a minute to select.) Repricing is free and automatic and involves no work on your part. See a screenshot of repricing options below:

The buyer pays all shipping costs. When you sell an item, you are reimbursed for shipping based on a set scale of credits (depending on item type and shipping method). The current scale appears below:

Media Mail:     $2.26 (books); $1.84 (CDs, videos, DVDs)
Priority Mail:   $5.05 (books); $3.85 (CDs, videos, DVDs)
International:  $8.95 (books); $4.95 (CDs, videos); $8.95 (DVDs)

Note that actual shipping costs vary, based on the package size and weight. In general, the credits provided are sufficient to cover these costs, often with an extra amount left over - enough, in most cases, to cover the cost of shipping supplies. When you sign up, you will be mailed a free starter set of bubble mailers. All shipments should be made via United States Postal Service.

That's why we're here. In addition to providing professional customer service for your buyers, we also offer dedicated seller support via e-mail () and toll-free phone (800/696-9049). We aim to answer all inquiries within one (1) business day. For instant answers anytime, you can also search the Help Guide.

Online safety is our top priority and, in our opinion, one of our greatest assets. Besides employing advanced security measures to ensure safe, clean transactions, all sales via The Nonprofit Marketplace are mediated. That means all monetary payments, credit transfers, and refunds are processed by and through us: You are never required to enter your credit card or checking account information and all personal information is kept entirely confidential. To learn more, please review our comprehensive Privacy Policy.

To use our service, your obligations are as follows:

1. Sign up and provide a working e-mail address.
2. Check your e-mail at least three days per week (for new orders).
3. Ship out all sold items within two (2) business days.

That's all.

Click here to begin selling and donating! Signup is free and you may cancel anytime.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

For advanced sellers

For current online merchants, our Independent Sellers Program offers an all-in-one marketplace solution, allowing you to streamline your inventory while increasing your sales channels. By joining our program and agreeing to donate a small portion of your earnings (minimum 3 percent), you'll stand out from the sea of other sellers, boosting customer loyalty, credibility and profits.

The bottom line: It pays to give. According to cause-marketing research, online buyers are 40-50 percent more likely to buy an item if at least part of the proceeds benefit charity. These items have also been found to sell more often and for higher prices. Clearly, "compassionate commerce" is rewarding in more ways than one.

All Independent Sellers at The Nonprofit Marketplace enjoy these permanent free benefits:

• Sell on multiple marketplaces at once

  including eBay Stores, Half.com, ABEBooks, and Alibris

Gain exposure on all marketplaces at once without the need to manage or fund separate third-party seller accounts (goodbye monthly marketplace fees!). And you won't have to worry about “simultaneous sales”: All listings are synchronized, so when an item sells on one venue, it automatically disappears from the rest.

• Manage inventory and sales with ease

  on one integrated platform

On your all-in-one account page online, you can view and modify your current inventory and keep track of orders across marketplace venues - all on a single screen. No complicated tech stuff, no computer programming, and no software to download.

Simply list or upload your items and never hear from them again until they sell. No day-to-day maintenance is required. Once your inventory is in our system, it's like clockwork: Your items are sold for you, allowing you to save time and money and reduce the daily stress of running a business. We even take care of the little things, like sending out buyer confirmations.

• Reprice your inventory automatically

  with your parameters, on our computers

Have your inventory systematically re-priced according to market conditions. It's free and requires no work on your part, with no software to learn or download. Free up your time and hard drive space and minimize your headaches: All repricing is done on our end. Parameters are easy to set and modify and can be done from a single web interface, with hundreds of possible scenarios and combinations (see screenshots below).

Note: Re-pricing is optional. For extra control over your prices, you always have the option to reprice items manually by editing your open listings.

• Get paid easily and track your earnings

Leave most money worries behind. We collect buyer payments across marketplaces and consolidate them into a single monthly payment, allowing you to keep better track of your finances without all the stress. Via FundTracker, a free account feature, you can view always-updated detailed earnings summaries anytime. For added ease, all donations are transferred automatically by us.

• Perform unlimited inventory uploads

In addition to being able to list items the standard way, it is easy to upload multiple items via the web. Spreadsheet files are accepted in a variety of formats with fast processing times (usually within one business day), and our friendly seller support team is available to help troubleshoot common problems.

• Issue one-click refunds

  across marketplaces

Need to refund a buyer? You're one click away. Issue refunds automatically across marketplaces from a single screen. Simply search/browse for your item within your list of orders and check off the “Refund” box. Automatically the refund will be processed on the original selling venue, the buyer will be reimbursed and notified, and your earnings will be adjusted accordingly - with all service fees and donations promptly cancelled. (To allow for this contingency, all donations are queued for a two month “grace period” before being transferred.)

Can't find an item in stock? If you receive an order you're unable to fill, you can save time by clicking on a quick Refund link provided in your order confirmation e-mail.

• Get help with selling anytime

Having problems? Let us know and a member of our small committed staff will assist you via email or toll-free phone within one (1) business day. In addition to providing friendly, responsive seller support, we also offer your buyers full-time customer service, fielding all general inquiries/complaints and forwarding only item-specific questions.

• Boost your sales and profits

As noted, research shows that when choosing between products online, buyers are more likely to purchase one if part of the proceeds are donated; these items are also sold more often and for higher prices. “Giving” and “getting” go hand-in-hand.

• Stand out

Good entrepreneurs are good psychologists. Whether you're negotiating with vendors for merchandise or attracting buyers to your product, every edge helps, especially when that edge is something as universally appreciated as charity. In other words, you're no longer “just another dealer” but a social patron with ideals, affording you added respect and credibility and leveraging your buying and selling activities.

The bottom line: When you give to a cause, you also have an extra cause to market yourself, whether by making use of our free promotional materials for sellers or using our logo (“In Association With The Nonprofit Marketplace”) in connection with your print and Web materials. By aligning yourself with our service you can also benefit from our own publicity efforts, high feedback and web presence, along with the reputation of the nonprofit you're supporting. When sellers stand for something, they stand out.

Sign up free as an Independent Seller on The Nonprofit Marketplace.

If you have questions about how the program will work and/or integrate with your existing e-business, or wish to discuss options further, please e-mail us. or call toll-free (800-696-9049). For further details, also feel free to search our Help Guide.