Book Buyback FAQs

Dates:
Perpetual
Location:
Business Office/Ann Arbor
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm
Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Reminder: The bookstore in Howell and the Ann Arbor business office runs a perpetual buyback. You may sell back books anytime during regular business hours.
Book Buyback is sponsored by the Nebraska Book Co. and prices are set by Nebraska’s Book Buying Guide.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Will they take back only Cleary textbooks?
A: No. Any book listed in the Buying Guide can be bought back.
Q: If a book is highlighted in, will they take it back?
A: Yes. Books that are highlighted in are OK. However, they will not take books with broken bindings, water damage, torn or missing pages. Math books cannot have answers written in.
Q: If the book came with a CD, should I bring back the CD?
A: Yes. Some books cannot be returned without the CD and some are listed at a higher price if the CD is included.
Q: How much will I receive for my book?
A: Some of the factors that determine the value of a book are:
1. Is it a current edition?
2. Has the publisher posted a new edition release date?
3. What is the demand for the book?
4. How many books are in inventory?
Prices on textbooks can range from No Value to 30% of the list price.
Q: Will I be paid in cash?
A: Yes. Cash it is!