How Do You Sell College Textbooks Back?

Selling back textbooks is a great way to earn a little extra cash.

College kids always seem to have too much on their plate: they have to find funding and scholarships for their education, they have to juggle classes and still hope for the best grades and they have to be on the lookout for job opportunities. College kids are always on the lookout for extra money, however they can get it. One of the fastest and surefire ways to make some extra cash is selling textbooks. With a few simple ideas, anyone can sell back their old books.

Instructions

1. Sell the books back to the original bookstore you bought them from, if possible. This usually works when you've purchased them from the school's store or a local bookstore. Find out how much they are paying for them.

2. Check out a few online bookstore websites. These include half.com, chegg.com and even ebay.com. To do this, you may have to set up an account. Then look on the sites for a "Sell" button. Chegg does not always buy books from students, and eBay may not have a good market for books until the beginning of the term (fall or spring).

3. Sell directly to another student. Post fliers around your school with a picture and the year your book was printed. You may even want to add the ISBN number. Give the price and a way for the student to get in contact with you.

References

• Half
• Chegg
• eBay

Resources

• Textbook Wheel