Why Sell on UniBookTrade?
Forget dodgy trade-in sites that offer pennies. Sell directly to students and keep the real value.
Keep 100% of Sales
No commission, no fees. Every penny goes straight to you. Trade-in sites typically offer 10-20% of value.
Thousands of Buyers
Students from 19+ UK universities are actively searching for textbooks. Your books find buyers fast.
List in 2 Minutes
Scan the ISBN, we autofill the details. Add photos, set your price, and you're live.
UniBookTrade vs Trade-In Sites
See why students choose to sell on UniBookTrade instead of trade-in services
| Feature | UniBookTrade | Trade-In Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Typical payout | 50-70% of value | 10-25% of value |
| Commission/Fees | 0% - completely free | Paid via lower offers |
| Who buys your books | Real students who need them | Middleman resellers |
| Set your own price | Take it or leave it | |
| Local meetups available | Must post books |
How to Sell Your Books
Three simple steps to turn your old textbooks into cash
Snap & List Your Books
Take a few photos, enter the ISBN (we'll autofill the details), set your price and publish. Takes about 2 minutes.
Chat With Buyers
When students find your books, they'll message you. Agree on a price and arrange to meet up on campus.
Get Paid
Meet the buyer, hand over the book, and get your cash or bank transfer. Simple as that.
What Books Sell Best?
These types of textbooks fly off the shelves
Law
Contract, Criminal, Tort textbooks
Medicine
Anatomy, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology
Engineering
Mechanical, Civil, Electrical
Economics
Micro, Macro, Econometrics
Computer Science
Algorithms, Data Structures
Psychology
Intro Psych, Cognitive, Clinical
Biology
Molecular, Genetics, Ecology
Mathematics
Calculus, Linear Algebra, Stats
Selling Open University Books?
Open University textbooks are in high demand. OU course materials hold their value well, and there's always a new cohort starting who needs them.
- OU course books sell particularly well
- Include your course code for faster sales
- Post anywhere in the UK
Better Than Recycling
Wondering what to do with your old textbooks? Don't throw them away or recycle them when they could help another student.
By selling your textbooks, you're extending their life, reducing demand for new books, and putting money in your pocket. It's the most sustainable choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about selling your textbooks
Ready to Sell Your Textbooks?
Join thousands of students who've turned their old textbooks into cash. It's free to list and takes just 2 minutes.