Students can sell back their used textbooks to the college bookstore. Most campus bookstores post buy-back days throughout the campus to alert students to the days when they can sell their used textbooks back. However, if the textbook is not going to be used by the college for the next semester, students may find they are stuck with the used textbook.
ValoreBooks.com buys used textbooks from students. Students can input the ISBN number of the used textbooks for sale into the website and the site will provide a buying price. If the student agrees with the amount, he can send the used textbooks, using the free shipping label supplied by ValoreBooks.com. In about two weeks, the student should receive a check in the mail for total selling price. ValoreBooks accepts used textbooks throughout the year, so there is no waiting for the end of the semester.
Chegg.com is a site that offers students the option of renting used textbooks for the semester, but it also buys used textbooks. Buying used textbooks allows Chegg to have more options for students. Much like ValoreBooks, Chegg offers free shipping for the textbooks they are buying. This makes shipping books even easier for students. Chegg also gives students the option to accept Chegg credit for future rental purchases. The Chegg credit is generally more than the buy-back price, in an effort to persuade students to use the rental program. To use Chegg, students simply input the ISBN number, receive a quote, and decide if they want cash or Chegg credit. Once they decide, they submit the agreement and ship the books, using the free shipping labels. If the cash option is chosen, students will receive a check in the mail for the total amount. Plus, Chegg will plant a tree for every used textbook sold to them.