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Community-Driven Online Second-Hand Book Store

Explore the literary realm with Bakgat Books, your premier online second-hand bookstore in South Africa. Here, individuals can effortlessly list, sell and buy books, granting these literary treasures an extended lifespan and the opportunity to embark on new journeys. Join us in fostering a vibrant community of book enthusiasts and bibliophiles.

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How does Bakgat Book work?

Elevate your literary experience with Bakgat Books—an innovative platform empowering you to curate your own bookstore.

Discover the ultimate online book haven at Bakgat Books, where you can not only create your own bookstore but also explore a treasure trove of competitively priced second-hand books. Our platform seamlessly integrates an escrow payment system through TradeSafe and offers courier prices from PUDO, ensuring a secure and convenient selling experience. Buyers can even curate book bundles, with the platform automatically assigning a hassle-free courier price to the order. Join Bakgat Books to buy and sell second-hand books with ease, creating a vibrant literary community.

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Your online second-hand bookstore

Welcome to Bakgat Books, your premier online second-hand bookstore in South Africa! We are delighted to serve as your gateway to building a vast repository of knowledge in one accessible platform. Our community-centric store provides a dynamic space for individuals to list, sell, and purchase books spanning diverse genres, from compelling fiction to enlightening non-fiction.

Our primary commitment is to make reading both affordable and accessible for everyone. Explore our extensive collection and discover some of the best deals in the market. Opting for second-hand books not only saves you money but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing waste.

At Bakgat  Books, we firmly believe that knowledge empowers. Our mission is to cultivate a culture of reading and learning throughout South Africa. Don’t miss out—explore our collection today and embark on your enriching reading journey!

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What Our Customers Have to Say About Bakgat Books:

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Service from both suppliers was very fast, clear communication, extra care was taken to wrap books to prevent transport damage.
Highly recommended! – Lindi Kriel

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Great service, easy to use site. Thank you – Maud Strydom

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I was amazed at how smooth and quickly this purchase went and most definitely did not expect the book to arrive within three working days. Thank you so much for such a great service. – Clive

 

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Thank you for an easy, smooth transaction. Highly recommended! – C vd Merwe

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I am very happy with the service. Managed to find a book I have been looking for for a long time! Will definitely use the service again.  – nlombard

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I am very happy with the service. Manage to find a book I have been looking for for a long time! Will definitively use the service again. – nlombard

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“Excellent service and communication. The book is really in a good condition as promised. I strongly recommend Bakgat books.”

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“My first order was painless and quick. Thanks!” – Margaret

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Thank you Bakgat Books for your personal cooperation in securing the delivery of the book when the vendor did not react. I was really impressed how hard and dedicated Ashley worked to ensure that I receive the book. She constantly informed me of her efforts to get the vendor to eventually send the book. I will absolutely again order books via Bakgat books due to this positive experience. Really impressive! Thank you again. – Ando

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Exceptional service. Delivered within a day. Honest business to do business with. – O Venter

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