4-places-to-sell-back-your-books-at-the-end-of-the-semester

4-places-to-sell-back-your-books-at-the-end-of-the-semester

It’s that time of year again. Exams are over — or are winding down — and graduation ceremonies are right around the corner.

But before you leave town, don’t forget to stack up this semester’s textbooks and earn some cash back.

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Here are some ways to make the most of the buyback process.

1. your school bookstore

pros: convenience. By re-selling at your school bookstore, you don’t have to worry about things like shipping, logistics, time, or hassle. it’s easier to walk across campus to the bookstore than it is to do the research and figure things out for yourself online.

Cons: Many school bookstores don’t guarantee repurchase of books at the beginning of the semester, so don’t count on that at the end. selling books that are in good condition helps, so try not to doodle and scribble while you study.

But that’s only part of it, according to smart asset, a personal finance site. school bookstores buy back by edition, so, in other words, selling a new book is better. What’s more, they also factor in whether a course will use that same copy of the book next semester, so a lot is out of your hands there.

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Bottom Line: If you’re comfortable trading higher potential returns for an easier experience, head across campus to your school’s bookstore.

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2. chegg

pros: the online-only chegg store buys, sells, and rents textbooks of all kinds, so there’s a good chance you could make some money back from this semester’s loot . chegg offers an option to donate low or worthless books.

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Disadvantages: Due to processing and shipping costs, it may take 10-15 days to receive payment, depending on the company’s website. And since the company rents or resells the books, the buyback standards are on the high end: highlighting is fine, but a lot more wear and tear than that, and you risk a buyback rejection. if a book is refused, you have the option to pay to have it returned to you within 14 days.

Bottom line: For popular textbooks, especially hardcovers, chegg tends to offer more bang for your buck than the campus bookstore.

3. amazon

Pros: The online retail giant will buy just about every book imaginable through its textbook exchange program. When you sign in, Amazon populates the buyback page with suggestions for selling previous Amazon purchases. however, you can exchange other books with an isbn and shipping is included.

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Cons: Like other sites, values ​​can fluctuate a lot and quickly. Plus, Amazon pays on store credit, so you can’t get cash for your books.

In a nutshell: If you’re one of the many students who already have an Amazon account, you’re one step ahead of the game. but if you want or need a cash refund for your books, this is not the service for you.

4. textbooks.com

Pros: The online-only site textbooks.com is similar to chegg, and also offers to buy back most books, regardless of where you got them. return shipping to the company is free and you can secure a buyback quote for up to 30 days, so there’s no pressure to get your books in the mail right away.

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cons: textbooks.com accepts books in “good condition” or better, which means they have no stains, tears, or “excessive writing.” if your book does not meet these standards, it is recycled.

Conclusion: Fixed pricing can be a big deal for college students who are already busy enough with exams and the end of the year to worry about getting books in the mail right away. if that sounds like you, go for it.

Michael Bodley is a student at Elon University and a correspondent for the University of USA Today.

This story originally appeared on the usa today college blog, a news source produced by journalism students for college students. the blog closed in September 2017.

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