Opening Day

We are excited to see you again if you are a returning customer, and welcome you if this is your first time visiting us. The March 2026 Opening Day will be announced in November, with online ticket sales starting in early January.

It takes fewer than three minutes for everyone to enter, so all will have an equal opportunity to find the many bargains and treasures at the sale.

Entry numbers – it’s all good
The time stamps on PayPal receipts shows who bought tickets in what order, and you will enter on a “first bought, first in” basis. In other words, if you bought a ticket at 8:01 PM om a given day, you’ll enter before someone who buys at 8:02 PM, or who made a purchase on a later day.

In the very unlikely scenario that two people receive the same time stamp, we will randomly order them. So if two people have a time stamp of 12:01 AM, we will randomly select who goes first. We have a record of all transactions. To save time, PLEASE BRING YOUR PAYPAL information, including the email used to make your purchase. This will help us quickly find your correct position in line. Questions? Email us at bmandwbooks@gmail.com.

Don’t be concerned if you have a higher number
Every buyer gets into the sale rooms in under two minutes, meaning that the person at the head of the line has no real advantage over someone at the end. With so many books to choose from, you’ll always have a vast selection.

Tickets at the door
Opening Day tickets also may be purchased at the door. Those buyers will enter the sale at the back of the line, according to purchase times. We accept credit cards and cash. Every one must have a ticket on the first day.

Children and other helpers
No one will be admitted to the Sale without a ticket in hand, including children. We do not recommend bringing anyone under the age of 14 to Opening Day due to the high volume of books being moved by buyers.

No wheeled vehicles and carts
Customers may not take carts, strollers, and other wheeled vehicles into the sales areas at any time during the sale. (Wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility-assisting devices are, of course, permitted. Please feel free to contact us at bmandwbooks@ gmail.com if you would like to make prior arrangements to facilitate your attendance.)

Amassing books
Please understand that unpurchased books left unsupervised for an hour will be re-distributed onto the tables, giving everyone a chance to see them. It’s up to you to keep an eye on your book selections. Also, due to fire regulations, no objects of any kind may be left by the fire doors. This includes boxes, books, and coats. This rule will be strictly followed and anything in those areas will be immediately removed.