The Cheapest Place to Buy University Textbooks
Why pay full price? Buy second-hand textbooks directly from students who've finished their courses. Same books, fraction of the cost.
Why Buy Second-Hand Textbooks?
Smart students don't pay full price. Here's why second-hand is the way to go.
Save Hundreds
Textbooks cost £50-£100+ new. Buy second-hand and save 40-70% per book. That's hundreds over your degree.
Same Content
The words don't change. A second-hand textbook contains the exact same knowledge as a brand new one.
Eco-Friendly
Every second-hand book you buy is one less new book produced. Better for the planet, better for your wallet.
How to Buy Textbooks
Finding cheap textbooks is easy
Search for Books
Search by title, author, ISBN, or browse by university and subject. Filter by condition and price.
Contact Seller
Message the seller directly. Ask questions, negotiate if you like, and arrange collection or posting.
Meet & Collect
Meet on campus, at the library, or any safe public place. Check the book's condition and pay cash or bank transfer.
See How Much You Save
Real examples of savings on popular textbooks
| Textbook | New Price | UniBookTrade | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine Medicine | £65 | £25-35 | £30-40 |
Smith & Hogan's Criminal Law Law | £48 | £18-28 | £20-30 |
Mankiw: Principles of Economics Economics | £55 | £20-30 | £25-35 |
CLRS: Introduction to Algorithms Computer Science | £80 | £35-50 | £30-45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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