Searching Direct Textbook buyback price comparison results is the best way to make sure you are getting the highest price for your book. Following are some tips to ensure a smooth transaction.

Make sure you are aware in advance of any fees associated with selling your book online. Some sites, like eBay, charge a small percentage of the sale or a flat rate fee for listing the book. Know who is responsible for paying the shipping charges. Certain sites offer free shipping labels that you print out, others charge for them. Remember the sale price is the total price.

If you choose an auction style sale, ensure you are giving shoppers adequate information to make a purchase. Always include the isbn number of the book in your ad so buyers can verify they are purchasing the correct book. The ISBN can be located above the barcode on the spine or back cover.

Get a fair price by checking the used price of the ISBN your are selling at the campus bookstore. This should give you a general idea of what the item's price point should be. Put the book for sale as soon as you finish finals. Don't wait for the next term to start. This gives you the maximum time to acquire the highest price.

Use a shipping method with a tracking number. This ensures the book is delivered and gives you recourse if the customer says otherwise. Also offer both a priority shipping method and a low cost shipping method when listing your textbook to attract the most potential buyers.

Ship your book within 2 days of making the sale. Good follow up is key for selling your textbooks online. The better follow up, the more people that will want to buy your books, and the higher the price those books will generate.

Keep any sales auctions short. Most students that are buying online do not have time to wait a week for an auction to close and another week for the book to arrive. 3-day auctions allow quicker sales and you can always set a higher buy-it-now price for those in a hurry.

Students should know who they are buying from. Purchasing textbooks online can be very confusing. Always check if you are buying directly from the company or from an individual selling through a marketplace. Always print receipts and checkout statements and if possible the companies contact information at the time of checkout. Identifying where and who you bought from after the fact can be a difficult process.

Students should purchase with a Visa or Mastercard not tied to a personal checking or savings account. Recovering money taken from a personal checking or savings account through fraud can take weeks. You may not have access to the funds that were fraudulently taken. Using a VISA or MasterCard that is not tied to a personal account eliminates this liability.

Students should check the vendors return policy: Once you know who you are buying from check the companies or individuals return policy. Companies have different return policies some are very restrictive. Direct Textbook http://www.directtextbook.com provides links to the return policies of the textbook stores we list.

Students can save the most money purchasing used textbooks online: Buying used books online can saves a student 20% to 90%. Buying new textbooks online typically saves a student 10% to 20%. Using the GAO reported bookstore margins you can see your expected cost at the bookstore when you search for a book at http://www.directtextbook.com

Students should expect 7-10 business days for arrival. If you buy a book using USPS(United States Postal Service allow 7-10 business days. Most shipments will arrive sooner. Consider using expedited shipping through FedEx or UPS to ensure ontime delivery. Shipping or delivery time is not the same as the arrival time. Most online bookstores have a 2 to 3 day delay before your order is shipped and most do not ship on Saturday or Sunday.