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Check out our Buyback Condition Guide
- Books which have any of the following markings anywhere on the cover or inside: 'Free copy'; 'promotional copy'; 'complimentary copy'; 'sample edition'; 'exam copy'; 'not for resale'; 'not for sale'; 'preliminary edition'; 'uncorrected proof'
- Partial sets or incomplete sets (i.e. only volume 1 of a 2 volume set)
- Writing, markings, or highlighting on multiple pages
- Workbooks, lab manuals, study guides with markings on more than 6 pages
- Moisture or any water damage, mold, staining
- Cigarette smell or any other strong odor
- Torn cover or pages
- Filled out tests or exams on any pages
- If a book comes with a CD or other supplementary materials, they must be included in usable condition
- Missing pages or pages which are mixed or falling out
- Ripped, detached, or broken spine or binding. All pages need to be firmly attached to the binding
- Access cards with used or visible access codes. Protective layer of the code should be in the original condition
- Books which do not comply with U.S. copyright laws or do not have a copyright page
- Books authenticity of which cannot be confirmed
- Barcode and ISBN should be printed on the book, not on a sticker
- Custom editions for a specific college or area
- Rebound books
Attention, Seller!
By participating in our buyback program a user guarantees that any item sent to us is a legitimate copy.
Our team inspects all the items received thoroughly and if the authenticity of the item cannot be verified, a user acknowledges that such an item may be forwarded for further investigation to the publisher. If the publisher confirms the book’s authenticity - the payment for it is to be processed. If the item is deemed counterfeit - it is subject to disposal as the distribution of such copies is illegal as per the U.S. Code.
For additional information on steps we take, check our Inauthentic Books Policy section and see our article “On Counterfeit Textbooks”.
Book conditions
Make sure to read the Buyback Condition Guide before sending your books.
- Used - Like New: No cosmetic defect. All original packaging materials and supplements must be included. Dust cover is intact, pages are clean and not marred by any notes.
- Used - Very Good: Pre-owned well-cared copy with minor to no signs of wear and tear.
- Used - Acceptable: Books with signs of cover or page damage, 'dog ears', odor, slight writing, highlighting, and other markings. Water damage and heavy wear are not allowed.
Supplementary materials must be included in all conditions! If any supplementary materials (access codes, CDs, DVDs, exam sheets etc.) are missing or used up, BooksRun reserves the right to adjust the price. The same applies to books we do not accept.
The items which are not initially quoted in the order do not receive the quote after the delivery.