Like with any other bargain, it is best to get a few different quotes for textbook buy-back programs before selling the textbook. Provide the store or online retailer with the ISBN to get a price quote, and then compare.
Visit your college bookstore and see if they have a textbook buy-back program. The advantage of selling your book to the college bookstore is the convenience of being able to sell your book on campus, and the immediacy of the payment (no waiting for checks or electronic payments to clear).
If you're selling your book to an online source such as Barnes & Noble, Textbook.com, or the like, then you need to follow these steps:
-Visit their website
-Go to the Sell Textbooks page
-Enter the ISBN number for each textbook
-Accept the quote price if the textbook is accepted for buyback
-Enter your personal information, including email for payment
-Print the pre-paid shipping label (if provided by the online retailer) and receipt for the transaction
-Prepare the package by including the textbook and transaction details in an envelope (preferably with bubble wrap lining on the inside). Place the shipping label on the outside of the envelope and fasten the envelope.
Once your textbook is received by the online retailer and you get the payment, deposit the check to receive your funds.