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Making the Green: Buying and Selling Textbooks Online

Making the Green: Buying and Sellingthe book list for a class is already
Textbooks  Onlineavailable, buy textbooks in May and June,
when there are more sellers and fewer buyers.
One pass through a bookstore shows college
textbooks aren't cheap. Even used copies can• Tip 4: Get international editions.
run over $100 per book. On average, a studentThe same textbook sold in Canada or Britain
spends $900 a semester on textbooks.is significantly cheaper than its American
Returning books at the end of the semestercounterpart, even though the content is the
doesn't recoup that. Often, a $100 usedsame.
textbook at the beginning of the semester is
only worth $20 at the end - and the campus• Tip 5: Check ISBNs and edition
bookstore resells it again. Many studentsnumbers  to  get  the  right  text.
don't realize that they're not required to
buy their books on campus - but there areGet  a  Good  Return:  Tips  on  Selling
other  options.
Selling textbooks online is more profitable
Students are transitioning from on-campuseven than buying online. Textbooks sell
bookstores to online stores - because buyingonline in a couple of weeks for a lot more
and selling textbooks online saves money.money than returning books to a campus
Almost 10% of all college textbooks arebookstore. About a quarter of online textbook
bought online. Online textbook sites offerstores offer immediate buy-backs at a
more choices on where and when to buy or sellpredetermined amount, similar to returning it
books  and  control  over  what students pay.to campus bookstores, so even cautious
sellers  get  more  money.
Make  a  Deal:  Tips  for  Buying
Look for a reputable site to sell textbooks.
Online bookstores are cheaper even for newThe site should have reasonable commission
texts, and as much as 95% lower for usedrates, and it should always be free to list
textbooks. Textbooks from sellers in otheryour textbooks. Look for safe payment options
states don't have a sales tax, saving almostthrough a site like PayPal or direct payment
10% on the cost of books. There's more timeto  a  credit  card.
to browse for deals since books can be
bought anytime, not just in the couple ofWith tools to get better prices by reaching
days leading up to the semester. The majormore buyers and by letting you decide when
drawback to buying online is the cost ofthe time is to sell, selling textbooks online
shipping back a return, plus delays gettingis  easy.  Just  remember  three  things:
the refund and replacement. But that can be
offset by finding the right books on the• Tip 1: Price it right. Check what
right  site.other sellers are charging, and price
accordingly. Comparison shopping sites show
Find sites which focus exclusively onwhat the same book is selling for at multiple
textbooks. These have bigger selections andlocations.
better prices. Comparison shopping sites
compile lists of all available online• Tip 2: Keep textbooks in good
sellers, which makes finding a deal easier.condition. Keep CDs that come with the
Some provide bulk-buying options to find thetextbook. Keep it looking nice, with no
best total price for a complete book list. Acreased  pages, heavy marks, or cover damage.
site must offer a good return policy (30-day,
full money back), secure payment methods, and• Tip 3: Wait to sell at peak times,
good  shipping  options  and  rates.from  late  July  to  September  and January.
• Tip 1: Shop around. Use comparisonClosing  the  Deal
shopping sites to find the best deal.
Definitely go to sites specializing inCampus bookstores are convenient - but they
textbooks.don't offer the best deal to college
students. Online textbook sites have sprung
• Tip 2: Get only the required reading.up as independent alternatives to make
Not all of the books on the professor's listtextbooks more affordable, with better
are required for the class, and it saveschoices on prices and selection, more money
money  not  buying  recommended  books.back when the school year ends, and features
like bulk-buying, comparison pricing, and
• Tip 3: Buy off-season. Textbooks areinstant buybacks to make buying and selling
mostly sold at the beginning of semesters. Iftextbooks easier and more profitable.



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