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Buyback Information


The MSUM Bookstore retains a used book company to buy your used textbooks throughout the year.

  • During finals, textbooks being used the next semester will be bought back, if stock is needed both in store at the main cash registers and online. The prices paid for these titles is based on current market value. You will receive the best price for your books if you wait to sell them during finals week. Books not being used in the upcoming semester are purchased at the current wholesale value.
  • Water or binding damaged books (loose or missing pages) are not accepted and will be disposed of

To receive an online quote and sell your books back online visit the Sell Textbooks page.

All buyback prices generated are subject to change based on the condition of the book when it arrives at the bookstore. To receive quoted buyback prices, books must be shipped/postmarked within 48 hours (2 business days) of the buyback quote.

Book quote total must be $15 or more or quote will be rejected and books will NOT be returned to you.

Please print your quote, write your name and Dragon ID on it and include with the shipment. Rental books can also be included with your shipment, but DO NOT include them on your buyback quote. The most cost effective method for shipping books is via USPS Media Mail.

When the books are received, a check will be issued and mailed to your address on the buyback quote. Make sure this address is correct before submitting the quote and update it in your bookstore account if necessary. Please allow 2 weeks for check processing.

 

BUYBACK DATES

FALL 2022

12/7/22 - 12/9/22 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

12/12/22 - 12/16/22 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

SPRING 2023

5/3/23 - 5/5/23 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

5/8/23 - 5/12/23 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

SUMMER 2023

Buyback is available throughout the summer.