How to Buy Back Old Textbooks

Buying used textbooks is a simple way to stretch the college dollar. A new textbook can cost as much as $150, but a used textbook might be only $25. Most of the time, used textbooks are almost unused and free of damage. However, sometimes purchasing a used textbook in which the previous owner highlighted and took notes of pertinent material in the margins can be a benefit. Most students buy used books from their college book store or from an online vendor.

Things You'll Need

• Cash or credit card
• Required book list

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Instructions

1. How to Buy Back Old Textbooks

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     Conduct an online search for your textbook, making sure that the book title, author and version are the same as listed on your required book list. Note prices for later comparison.

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     Go to the college book store to compare the available used books with the required text book list and note prices.

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     Compare prices for each book -- and buy.