AbeBooks launches Text Book Buy Back in UK
By Ed | December 12th, 2008 | Category: AbeBooks | No Comments »
AbeBooks corporate blog has announced the launch of their text books buy back scheme for UK students.
The announcement declares the scheme as a way for students to instantly sell their used text books once they are no longer needed, by simply entering the ISBN and either accepting or declining the price offered. If they accept, they will need to open an account with AbeBooks in order to be paid.
When the student accepts the offered price they open an account, complete their contact information, print the pre-paid postage label and packing list, and post the book(s) via the Royal Mail. A confirmation number is then issued and a cheque or online money transfer is sent to the student when the book(s) arrive.
Sounds to me like a great way for non-students to also clear some of their stagnant book titles from the boxes under the stairs. I haven’t read the full terms of the program, but assume no proof of student status is required, and with opportunities like the UK’s Open University available to students of all ages, it would seem age should not be a factor in the program.
Ed
