Sell Your Used Textbooks & Make More Money

If you are wondering what to do with the stack of books you have lying around the house, you can either pass them on or sell them at friendly prices to students who have limited budget and are looking for secondhand textbooks. This way, you help the students in your own little way while earning at the same time.

Students who are fond of buying new books can dispose of them for profit after college. This is a good way to get your money back on those expensive books that you used to buy in pristine condition. Once you decide to sell your used textbooks, you add to the used books circulation that current students are very much thankful of. The next step now is how you go about selling them.

The most obvious answer is to contact a local bookstore near you and inquire about arrangements in accepting used textbooks. They probably have sections in their stores that accommodate secondhand reading materials. If a bookstore finds your materials very useful, they will surely include them in their list and you will receive equivalent payment for them. What is so much better is they can take all the books that you bring to them.

You can also do a book garage sale if you see your neighborhood as a potential market wherein there are a good number of students that can find your textbooks useful. Since used textbooks are way cheaper than the newly published ones, you can buy more books as additional reading materials that can back you up in your studies. Be creative enough and you will surely have fun clearing your shelves while "cashing in" the fun.

Aside from selling your used textbooks the old way, you can now auction your book the electronic way. The Internet is a good place to bring your books to the market, with the presence of online market communities and online exchange sites. These trading sites cater to virtually any item anyone can think of selling. Selling books over the Internet has been an old practice and many have engaged in this online trading activity. As prices are getting higher for brand new books, selling used textbooks is gaining popularity. This mode of selling caters to a very huge market, given the worldwide reach of the Internet 24/7. Many students all over the world will benefit from this advantage.

So, if you ever decide to sell your old books, determine how much you will sell them and where you can place them up for sale. Whether you sell your books to physical bookstores or go online, it is all up to you, whichever is more convenient. Do not forget that you are also doing this for the sake of students on tight allowance.

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By Greg Shuey

Making the Green - Buying and Selling Textbooks Online

One pass through a bookstore shows college textbooks aren’t cheap. Even used copies can run over $100 per book. On average, a student spends $900 a semester on textbooks. Returning books at the end of the semester doesn’t recoup that. Often, a $100 used textbook at the beginning of the semester is only worth $20 at the end – and the campus bookstore resells it again. Many students don’t realize that they’re not required to buy their books on campus – but there are other options.

Students are transitioning from on-campus bookstores to online stores — because buying and selling textbooks online saves money. Almost 10% of all college textbooks are bought online. Online textbook sites offer more choices on where and when to buy or sell books and control over what students pay.

Make a Deal: Tips for Buying

Online bookstores are cheaper even for new texts, and as much as 95% lower for used textbooks. Textbooks from sellers in other states don’t have a sales tax, saving almost 10% on the cost of books. There’s more time to browse for deals since books can be bought anytime, not just in the couple of days leading up to the semester. The major drawback to buying online is the cost of shipping back a return, plus delays getting the refund and replacement. But that can be offset by finding the right books on the right site.

Find sites which focus exclusively on textbooks. These have bigger selections and better prices. Comparison shopping sites compile lists of all available online sellers, which makes finding a deal easier. Some provide bulk-buying options to find the best total price for a complete book list. A site must offer a good return policy (30-day, full money back), secure payment methods, and good shipping options and rates.

• Tip 1: Shop around. Use comparison shopping sites to find the best deal. Definitely go to sites specializing in textbooks.

• Tip 2: Get only the required reading. Not all of the books on the professor’s list are required for the class, and it saves money not buying recommended books.

• Tip 3: Buy off-season. Textbooks are mostly sold at the beginning of semesters. If the book list for a class is already available, buy textbooks in May and June, when there are more sellers and fewer buyers.

• Tip 4: Get international editions. The same textbook sold in Canada or Britain is significantly cheaper than its American counterpart, even though the content is the same.

• Tip 5: Check ISBNs and edition numbers to get the right text.

Get a Good Return: Tips on Selling

Selling textbooks online is more profitable even than buying online. Textbooks sell online in a couple of weeks for a lot more money than returning books to a campus bookstore. About a quarter of online textbook stores offer immediate buy-backs at a predetermined amount, similar to returning it to campus bookstores, so even cautious sellers get more money.

Look for a reputable site to sell textbooks. The site should have reasonable commission rates, and it should always be free to list your textbooks. Look for safe payment options through a site like PayPal or direct payment to a credit card.

With tools to get better prices by reaching more buyers and by letting you decide when the time is to sell, selling textbooks online is easy. Just remember three things:

• Tip 1: Price it right. Check what other sellers are charging, and price accordingly. Comparison shopping sites show what the same book is selling for at multiple locations.

• Tip 2: Keep textbooks in good condition. Keep CDs that come with the textbook. Keep it looking nice, with no creased pages, heavy marks, or cover damage.

• Tip 3: Wait to sell at peak times, from late July to September and January.

Closing the Deal

Campus bookstores are convenient – but they don’t offer the best deal to college students. Online textbook sites have sprung up as independent alternatives to make textbooks more affordable, with better choices on prices and selection, more money back when the school year ends, and features like bulk-buying, comparison pricing, and instant buybacks to make buying and selling textbooks easier and more profitable.

New College Textbooks and Used Textbooks - CampusBooks search engine will help you find the lowest prices on the textbooks you need. http://www.campusbooks.com

Sell Textbooks Online For More Money

It seems to be a constant debate whether students should buy & sell their textbooks online or back to the school bookstore. A lot of people prefer the convenience of being able to walk in sell a book back & walk out with a check. It turns out the amount you can get back from an online bookstore versus the campus bookstore can sometimes be a $20-$30 difference.

I have always bought my textbooks online used & re-sold them back online. I usually end up getting about 70% of my money back at the end of the year. This is an awesome way for students to save money & at the same time get an amazing deal.

Online book dealers are making the buying & selling of textbook's easier for the customer. A lot of them are now providing customers free shipping for the text's via a printable shipping tag. The usual turn around from the time the books are mailed to the time the check is in my hand is typically 2 or so weeks. For myself every penny has always counted!! A few sites I live by for buying & selling are Phat Campus, Bookbyte.com & CampusI.com.

The best thing you can do is put your textbooks online as soon as you are done with them. This is the best way for you to get the most out of your books. Many of the sites that sell textbooks online also buy back books. Be sure to only send your books to companies that pay for the shipping of your texts. The best dealers out there will pay for your shipping to them.

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By Ryan O'Donovan