A set that's not a set Advice

[raindropsies]

Just acquired some C S Lewis books (around 50 or so)

They are the small paperback type, and there is 7 to a set.

However, I am unable to list them as correct sets as they have various styles and they are different editions.

When I have had these in the past they have always been box sets, and sold quickly.

So would it be acceptable to list as full set, but then make clear in first paragraph what the editions for each book is?

[luvintage]

I bet if you have "set" in the title someone is going to buy them thinking it is a set. People often skim the descriptions if they read them at all. I don't know about book selling so my suggestion may not be practical but what about "Mixed Set" in the title - or something that would make the buyer read the description?

I have to do that with jewelry. If the piece isn't perfect, I have to put "as is" or "for repair" or "for crafts" in the title because they won't read the description.

[raindropsies]

I bet if you have "set" in the title someone is going to buy them thinking it is a set. People often skim the descriptions if they read them at all. I don't know about book selling so my suggestion may not be practical but what about "Mixed Set" in the title - or something that would make the buyer read the description?

I have to do that with jewelry. If the piece isn't perfect, I have to put "as is" or "for repair" or "for crafts" in the title because they won't read the description.

I'll be happy with "mixed set" in title

[CarnoustieCats]

When they don't match I list them separately.. cover 1, cover 2 etc for each title... you can always offer discount on P&P etc...

[raindropsies]

When they don't match I list them separately.. cover 1, cover 2 etc for each title... you can always offer discount on P&P etc...

I already do offer discount on P&P,

I was just thinking that from past experience on these books would a set / mixed set be better together than separate, and would it be an issue if they were not the same editions.

Example, 1 of the sets, I have 5 books that are the same edition (19TH) 1 which is the 21ST and one that is the 17TH

[booksntings]

Hi Sarah,

perhaps "collection" would do instead, Then in description explain in more detail.

Worth a try.

I stopped listing these individually because there are so many about.

Cheers Mel