Sell Textbooks FAQ

Who pays shipping costs when I sell textbooks?
• Most buyback vendors pay for shipping books to them, via a shipping label.

How do I ship my textbook back?
• Print the shipping label from the book buyback vendor. Package the book and ship it via the buyback vendor's preferred method.

How do I sell multiple textbooks back?
• Check each book buyback vendor's policy.

How long before I get money for the textbooks I sell?
• Check the buyback vendor's FAQ page. Times can range from about a week to over a month.

What if my book doesn't have the supplemental material?
• Check the buyback vendor's FAQ. They vary, some will pay nothing for books without supplemental material. Some will pay a discounted rate for books without supplemental material.

What conditions of books can I sell?
• Check the vendor's FAQ to be sure. Most vendors are looking for books in "good" or better condition. A book is considered in "good" condition if it has minimal highlighting, little or no cover damage, no torn pages, unbroken spine, no water or moisture damage, no mold or other stains or smells.

Are there any unacceptable conditions when I sell textbooks?
• Torn cover
• Broken or major wear to bindings
• Pages missing or loose
• Moisture damage or mold
• Damage from smoke or fire
• Strong odors, including cigarette smoke

What happens if there is a dispute about the books I sell?
• If you sell a book that does not meet the requirements of the buyback vendor, most will not return the book unless you pay for return shipping and order processing.