The Problem with Trade-In Sites
Trade-in services are convenient, but they're not designed to give you the best deal
Trade-In Sites
- Offer only 10-25% of book value
- They're middlemen who resell at profit
- Take-it-or-leave-it pricing
- Often reject books they can't resell
- Shipping costs eat into earnings
- Can take weeks to get paid
UniBookTrade
- Get 50-70% of book value on average
- Sell directly to students who need your books
- Set your own price
- No rejection - list any book
- Meet locally, no shipping needed
- Get paid instantly on sale
Real Price Comparisons
See how much more you could earn by selling direct instead of trading in
| Textbook | RRP | Trade-In Offer | UniBookTrade | Extra Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine Medicine | £65 | £8-12 | £25-40 | +£17-28 |
Smith & Hogan's Criminal Law Law | £48 | £5-10 | £18-28 | +£13-18 |
CLRS: Introduction to Algorithms Computer Science | £80 | £10-15 | £35-50 | +£25-35 |
Mankiw: Principles of Economics Economics | £55 | £6-10 | £20-35 | +£14-25 |
Based on typical prices. Your results may vary.
How to Trade In Your Textbooks (The Smart Way)
Three simple steps to get the best price for your books
Check Trade-In Prices
See what trade-in sites are offering. Most will quote 10-25% of your book's value. Ouch.
List on UniBookTrade
Create a free listing, set your own price (we suggest 40-60% of RRP), and publish in 2 minutes.
Sell to Students
Students message you, you agree a price, meet up, and get paid cash or bank transfer. Simple.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about trading in your textbooks
Ready to Get Real Value for Your Textbooks?
Don't settle for trade-in prices. Sell direct and earn 3-5x more. It's free to list and takes just 2 minutes.