Selling Textbooks Articles

At MyBookBuyer we’re more than a place to sell textbooks (although we do that too, just enter the ISBNs of your books to the left to get an instant, FREE quote). We also have years of experience and expertise to share and we want to help answer any questions you might have when it comes to textbook buyback.

Articles in this section are designed to help you understand the ins and outs of the text book industry as well as the pros and cons of your various options, from the campus bookstore to online buy back sites and more. Hopefully they will provide you with the information and insight you need to make confident, well-informed decisions. We will continue to add to this list as time goes on.

VIDEO: Bookstore Textbook Buyback

Sometimes trying to sell back textbooks to the bookstore can be so painful it actually seems like they are out to get you. This hilarious video from the comedy troupe Divine Comedy perfectly captures the horrors of bookstore textbook buyback.

Textbook Buyback – Singing the Bookstore Blues

Campus bookstores have a whole host of issues that make things dificult for students. They just throw up one obstacle over another.But there is another way. Read the whole article for more on how to aviod singing the Bookstore Blues when its textbook buyback time.

VIDEO: Sell Textbooks To MyBookBuyer - Not Half

The hassles of the bookstore make it an easy decsion to sell online. But not all sites are created equal. Using a marketplace site like Half or Amazon means a lot more work for you. Watch the video for more on why you should skip Half when its time to sell textbooks.

Sell Old Textbooks – While You Still Can

Still have textbooks from last semester or even last year? It may not be too late. You may be out of luck a the bookstore, but there are other ways you can go. Read the whole article for more on how you can still sell old textbooks.

VIDEO: Sell Textbooks the Right Way

There's a lot of ways you can go when it's time to sell textbooks. Websites, and rentals and bookstores, oh my! How do you figure out what's the best option for you? Watch the video for more info on the right way to sell textbooks.

Selling Textbooks without the Hassle

The best way to buy used books isn't necessarily the best way to sell them. Don't get stuck waiting around on "flea market" sites like Amazon or Half. Read the whole article for more on how to take the headache out of selling textbooks.

Sell Back Textbooks Early and Often

Publishers constantly release new editions to undermine the buy back value of used textbooks, and campus bookstores aren't helping the situation, much to the frustration of many students. Read the whole article for more on why it's so important to sell back textbooks quickly.

Buying and Selling College Textbooks Still Better Than Renting

Textbook rental services have gotten a lot of hype in the media. But is renting really better than buying, or are their claims just too good to be true? Read the whole article for more on why you're still better off buying and selling college textbooks.

College Textbook Buy Back Sites: What to Look For

With so many sites doing textbook buyback (honest, legit and otherwise), how can you wade through the crowd and pick a site that's best for you? Read whole article for more on how to choose a college textbook buy back site.

Why You Need to Sell Used Textbooks

Supply and demand can't control textbook prices. Publishers can charge high prices and students are a captive market, but the used textbook business can help. Read the whole article to find out why you need to sell used textbooks.

Want to Sell Your Textbooks?

We know how much textbooks cost, and how important it is to be able to get some of that money back. Campus bookstores have long lines, limited sell back days, and won’t buy back all your textbooks. We offer the convenience of 24-hour availability 365 days a year. Why stand in line when you can sell your books without getting out of the chair you’re sitting in now? We offer free quotes for used textbooks, even books your college bookstore won’t take back. You have nothing to lose, so why not enter your books’ ISBN numbers and find out how much you could be getting for your old text books?