The story
Founded by Hector Rivas in 2003.1
Private company
ThriftBooks
Logo: Thriftbooks, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
US-based online used bookseller
ThriftBooks is a large web-based used bookseller headquartered near Seattle, Washington, that sells used books, Blu-ray discs, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, video games, and audio cassettes. Its business model "is based on achieving economies of scale through automation".2 It was founded by Hector Rivas.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2003Founded1
- Industrybook industry, bookselling, online shopping, retail1
- HeadquartersTukwila1
- Websitewww.thriftbooks.com
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ThriftBooks is a large web-based used bookseller headquartered near Seattle, Washington, that sells used books, Blu-ray discs, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, video games, and audio cassettes. Its business model "is based on achieving economies of scale through automation".2
Leadership
Who has led ThriftBooks, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
20052010201520202025
- FounderHector Rivas1
- Chief executive officerHector Rivas 2003 to 20141
Products and brands
- used book
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
Links
- Websitewww.thriftbooks.com1
- Instagramwww.instagram.com/thriftbooks1
- WikipediaThriftBooks
- WikidataQ7798135
Sources
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- 1WikidataThriftBooks on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaThriftBooks on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsThriftBooks logo by Thriftbooks, Public domain