Virtual Textbook Buyback

BuybackNote

In store cash buybacks will be unavailable 6/8/2023-7/7/2023 due to end of year inventory processes.  Any buybacks processed in the store during this time frame can only be paid to students through on account credits.  Cash buyback options should resume 7/10/2023 through 7/31/2023. 


The textbook buyback program is not available during the months of August and January.


All online buyback payouts will be given in the form of student account credits. If you wish to sell your textbooks for cash, please visit us in store. Please use 13-digit ISBN number when entering data into Buyback Lookup fields.  

Step 1:

To check the value of your books click here.  


Step 2:

Once you have checked the value of your books and submitted your online request then you may

Ship your books to:

University Store
201 Curris Center
Murray, KY 42071 

OR

Drop your books off at the University Store on the main campus. 

 

 

Factors that affect book buyback value include:

 

  • Instructor has authorized re-use of book
  • Instructor has discontinued book or not indicated that it will be used next term
  • Bookstore is currently overstocked on the textbook
  • Publisher has issued new edition, and prior edition has no value
  • Book is too ragged or otherwise not in the condition to be resold
  • Book has limited nationwide demand
  • The item was a consumable workbook or access code that has been opened