FAQ
Frequently asked questions about buying, selling, and using NearByBooks.
NearByBooks is a community book marketplace that helps you find, buy, sell, and donate books near you. Listings are shown based on your location and search radius so you can connect with people in your area.
Browse nearby books on the home, search, or map screens. Open a listing to see details, price, condition, and seller contact. Use the seller’s WhatsApp number shown on the listing to message them directly and arrange payment and pickup.
Go to Sell Book, add photos and details, and publish your listing. Your current GPS location is used when the book is posted. Choose Sell for a priced listing or Donation for a free book.
Location helps show books near you, set your search radius, and place your listing on the map for nearby buyers. You can update your search area from the location settings in the app.
Yes, but only within the allowed distance from where the book was first posted. When editing a listing, use Adjust location on map and move the pin inside the shown circle.
Each listing has a validity period set by the platform. Before it expires, you may receive reminders to renew or repost the book so it stays visible to buyers.
No. Buyers and sellers arrange payment and delivery directly with each other. NearByBooks connects users but is not part of the transaction.
Each listing shows the seller’s WhatsApp number. Tap it to open WhatsApp and message the seller about availability, price, or pickup.
Use the favourite option on a book to save it to your Favourites list. You can open Favourites anytime from your account screen.
Open My Books from your account, choose the listing, and tap Edit or Delete. You can update photos, price, description, and location within the allowed radius.
Your WhatsApp number is shown on listings you publish so buyers can contact you. Keep your profile information accurate and only share details you are comfortable using for buyer contact.
Meet in a public place, confirm book condition before paying, and avoid sharing sensitive personal information. Report suspicious listings or behaviour through app support.
Use the support contact details shown in the app. For account, listing, or safety issues, reach out through the available support channels on the Account screen.
