Below you will find answers to commonly asked questions about selling used books at Cash4Books.net. If your question is not answered below, please contact us for a quick answer or watch our video on How To Sell Your Books.
Both FedEx and the US Post Office have a delivery time of 5-12 business days. Although it can sometimes take longer.
We will send out a 'received' email notification as soon as your shipment is received.
On average, it takes 13 days from the time you click "sell my books" to when payment is issued. It can be shorter or longer depending on what shipping method is used, and your proximity to our location. After your books are received, inspected and marked as 'processed', payment will be made. Payment is sent within one business day of 'processed' status.
We do not buy collectibles or antiques, but we do have a suggestion: A good starting point is the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). To obtain its free directory of 461 booksellers, call (212) 944-8291 or visit online at www.abaa.org.
Most of what we buy are college textbooks. We only purchase books that have an ISBN, and usually books that have been published within the last 3 years.
We buy mostly college textbooks. Our example 500 list shows a list of books we have recently purchased.
Also, most of the books we purchase have a publication date of 2019 or newer. What we buy can change day by day or week by week depending on resale values, our current inventory, demand, and other factors.
Shipping is always FREE! Once you submit an order, we will provide you with a prepaid shipping label. Further shipping instructions are provided during checkout.
If you need to know where to get a box to mail your books, please read our (Where can I get a box?) FAQ.
At Cash4Books.net, we want selling your books to be as easy, straightforward, and hassle-free as possible. Therefore, we have a simple three step process to follow. Sell your books in three easy steps:
Print a shipping label right from your computer at home.
Payment sent out via Check or Paypal after we receive your books.
Still not sure how to get started? Don't worry! We are here to help. We have created a helpful how-to video to get you started.
No. Our service is free to use; there are no hidden fees. We offer free price quotes, free shipping, and fast payment. Give us a try today!
Yes! Sell your textbooks online at Cash4Books.net, in addition to any other books you may have. As always, we offer instant price quotes, free shipping, and fast payment!
A suggestion for all college students: print out our price quotes, and take the printout with you to your local college textbook buy back. If we are offering more, then sell your textbooks back to us instead! Be sure to submit your textbooks the same day to Cash4Books.net, in order to lock in your textbook price quotes.
Yes, but we do impose a maximum quantity per seller per week. Our seller cart will indicate how many of each book we will purchase. Just look for "MAX=" for each book in your cart. After entering the ISBNs, go to "View your seller cart" to change the quantities.
If you are a reseller and/or have large numbers of books that exceed the maximum quantity allowed, please send us an email and our Inventory Management team will correspond with you.
We often buy books in large quantities from wholesalers, distributors, schools, college bookstores, libraries and charities. In order to evaluate your collection, we need to know the ISBNs and quantities of each title you are offering for sale.
If you already have your ISBN inventory in electronic format (Excel files work best) we'd be glad to compare it to our buying list and let you know what we are able to purchase. For larger orders, this may take 1-2 business days. When necessary, we can arrange freight pick-ups for orders weighing over 600 lbs. Please contact us for more details.
Or, try our advanced bulk ISBN input page.
Remember that all books we purchase must meet the requirements of our Used Book Condition Policy.
Please see our Affiliate Program page for this information.
Please see our used book scouts page for this information.
Although Cash4Books.net has been online since 2004, we receive occasional questions about whether we are a legitimate business. We also find that people often ask the question, "is cash4books reliable?" To ease these concerns, we have created an About Us page that explains who we are and what we value. Also, read ratings and reviews from our customers by clicking on the Trustpilot logo to the right.
Please also take a look at our media coverage page, to watch videos and read articles about our company as well. We have a full time customer service department to answer any questions or concerns via email or phone (1-877-243-5935). We also have a full time payments department, issuing payments 5 days a week. Automated emails keep you informed every step of the way, and you may log in to your account at any time to see the status of the book(s) you are selling.
Our parent company, McKenzie Books, Inc., is registered in Oregon as registry number: 380966-99. You can find us on the Oregon Business Registry Database by going to this website:
http://egov.sos.state.or.us/br/pkg_web_name_srch_inq.login
On the subject of scams, please be cautious of copycat companies popping up online. We are proud to say that Cash4Books is a pioneer in online used book buying. We were one of the very first to offer this kind of service in 2004. But since then, there have been many companies trying to imitate us—many of which have questionable business practices.
We buy mostly college textbooks, but sometimes other books as well. View our example 500 list page, which shows examples of textbooks that we commonly purchase.
Most of the books we purchase were published within the last 3 years. Also, our example 500 list shows a list of books we have recently purchased. What we buy can change day by day or week by week depending on resale values, our current inventory, demand, and other factors.
For a listing of books we do not buy, please visit our Used Book Condition Policy page.
Yes, we do buy books on CD (just enter the ISBN like any other paperback or hard cover). However, we do not purchase books on cassette tape.
We do not buy collectibles or antiques, but we do have a suggestion: A good starting point is the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). To obtain its free directory of 461 booksellers, call (212) 944-8291 or visit online at www.abaa.org.
No, we only purchase books that have an ISBN, and usually books that have been published within the last 3 years.
For information on the types of books we cannot purchase, please read our Used Book Condition Policy.
In some cases, yes. Please see our Used Book Condition Policy for more details.
An ISBN is a 10 or 13 digit number that can be found on the back cover or inside the front cover of almost all books. You may enter the ISBN with or without the dashes, and don't leave off the leading zeros. Sometimes an ISBN can end with an X. Cash4Books.net will accept either the 10-digit or the 13-digit ISBN. Examples:
978-1-888799-97-2
1-888799-97-8
13-digit ISBNs should start with the numbers 978. Your book may have a 10-digit ISBN, or a 13-digit ISBN, or both (if your book has both, only enter the 13-digit number).
The ISBN is usually found on the back cover, immediately above the barcode.
If you cannot locate your book's ISBN on the outside of the book, open the front cover and look on the page immediately following the title page. This should be the copyright page and will include information about the copyright date, the author and publisher. The ISBN is a 10 or 13 digit number, and it should be in the middle or at the bottom of that page. If the book is pre-1970s, then it may not have an ISBN.
Sorry, but we do not purchase older books and/or collectibles without ISBN numbers.
Please use the ISBN on the copyright page. If there are multiple ISBNs present on the copyright page, select the one that best describes the book. For example, if you are selling a paperback book, choose the ISBN marked as "pbk." or "paperback." Likewise, only select the "package" ISBN if your book includes all original, supplemental materials (e.g. CD-ROMs, unused online access codes, workbooks). If these items are not included, please use the "text only" ISBN.
Often times, bookstores may place their own sticker or unique ISBN on the back cover of a book. For this reason, always use the printed ISBN located on the copyright page.
Please be aware, if the ISBN on the order does not match the ISBN on the copyright page, the book may be removed or the price quote adjusted accordingly.
If you have any questions regarding ISBNs, please feel free to e-mail or call us.
Your seller cart works similar to that of a shopping cart on other online sites. When you enter a book to sell, and if we are currently buying it, then it will automatically be added to your Cash4Books.net seller cart. Your books will be automatically totaled up for you. You may also adjust quantities via your seller cart.
No, please create one order. If you need multiple boxes to ship your order, please be sure to include a package slip with your Order ID inside each package. This will make things run more smoothly once your order arrives in our receiving department.
Yes, the books in your seller cart will be automatically saved for up to 48 hours. Please note that our offer prices for items still in your seller cart after 48 hours will be automatically updated to reflect our current pricing.
If you have not yet gone through Checkout and clicked "Sell My Books", you can simply go to your seller cart and click "Empty my Entire Cart." If you have gone through Checkout and your shipment is in "Approved for Shipment" status but have not yet mailed your books, you may cancel by going to your account and clicking the "Cancel" link on the right hand side.
If you have already mailed your books, let us know and we will send them back to you after we have received the payment for return shipping.
Items not accepted by C4B will only be shipped back to the Seller at the Seller's expense. Items not accepted will be held for 14 days; after that time, these items will be recycled, donated, or used to support the community and environment at C4B's discretion. C4B will post a notice of any deductions for items not accepted on the seller's account within 2 business days after receipt. If the Seller would like their unaccepted items returned, the Seller must contact C4B promptly, through email or phone, to provide payment for return shipping costs.
Yes! We take privacy seriously. Read our privacy policy for more information.
There is a link at the end of the Login screen "Forgot your password? (click here)." This will direct you to a page where you can enter your email address to have a password reset code sent to your inbox. You can then access your own email account for your reset code, and follow the instructions to reset your password. Reset codes are good for 48 hrs—after which time you will need to request a new one.
Once you submit your books to us, you should receive an email with a link to instructions. If you need to print your shipping label, please login to your Account, and click on the "Print Labels" button next to the "Approved For Shipment" status.
We ask that you ship your books to us as soon as possible. The faster you ship, the faster you get paid! If you need to ship your books more than 5 days after you completed the checkout process, please contact us.
There are several options. You can buy a new box from a store, or get a used box for free. (Don't forget that if it's a used box, it should still be sturdy and free from any address labels or residue that could damage your books!) Great sources for used boxes:
No. We will pay the shipping and provide instructions after you submit your books.
If you are unable to immediately print your labels, you have three options:
We will send out a "received" email notification as soon as your shipment is received. Please keep in mind that Media Mail takes up to 14 business days. Plus, please allow a few days for processing. Once your books are received, they must be inspected. You may also login to view the status of your shipment(s) at any time by going to your Account. After your books are inspected and marked as "processed", payment will be issued. Payment is initiated within one business day of "processed" status.
If you forgot to include a book listed on your order, we will contact you via email to notify you of any missing titles once your order arrives at our facility.
If you purposefully did not include a book on your order, please contact us and let us know.
We will check to see if we are buying the books we received from you, and contact you via email to inform you of the discrepancy.
We ask sellers not to include books that are not on the packing slip. If you have already shipped extra books to us, please contact us for further information.
You may choose to use a different shipping carrier, however, please keep in mind that we will only credit you the USPS Media Mail rates, based on the weight of the books. The books will be weighed on arrival.
In this case, please use the following shipping address:
McKenzie Books, Inc.
625 S Railroad St
Montgomery, IL 60538
No, we are sorry but we do not offer this. In an effort to keep overhead costs low, we do not staff a front office / front desk. You will need to mail your books to us.
Payment is issued within 13 days on average (from the day you mail the books). It can be faster; this depends on your proximity to our location.
If you mail your books from your Post Office, using our pre-paid label, this generally takes 5-12 business days for the books to arrive here. Or, if you mail your books with FedEx, using our pre-paid label, this also generally takes 5-12 business days for the books to arrive here. We will send out a "received" email notification as soon as your shipment is received. Once your books are received, they must be inspected. After your books are inspected and marked as "processed", payment will be issued. We will mail you a check, or pay you via PayPal, within one business day after we receive and process your book(s).
PayPal allows you to receive money electronically and then transfer the money to a regular bank account (or you may keep the money in your PayPal account). All we need to send you money via PayPal is your email address. If you do not yet have a PayPal account, PayPal will send you instructions on how to set one up.
When registering for an account with Cash4Books.net, you are given the choice of a PayPal or check payment preference. We encourage you to choose PayPal, as it is fast, convenient, and more secure than a check. Existing users may also choose to later change their payment preference to PayPal, by using the "update" link under your Account.
From PayPal's website: "With more than 40 million member accounts in over 45 countries worldwide, PayPal is the world's largest online payment service. PayPal makes sending money as easy as sending email! Any PayPal member can instantly and securely send money to anyone in the U.S. with an email address."
Once books are received, they are inspected. If we receive a book that does not meet our Used Book Condition Policy, the quote price for that book may be deducted from your total payment. Books that we are unable to purchase are kept for 14 days, during which time they may be returned at the Seller's expense.
Please call or send us an email using the contact us form. Make sure you state that your check has been lost or misplaced and that you will need a new one. Be sure to also include the following:
We will promptly assist you with getting your check reissued.
Items not accepted by us will only be shipped back to the Seller at the Seller's expense. Items not accepted will be held for 14 days; after that time, these items will be recycled or donated at our discretion. Please make sure you are familiar with our Used Book Condition Policy.
We do not accept books from outside the United States at this time. The cost of shipping internationally is simply too high.
