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Used Book Buy-Back

General Information

  • A receipt is not needed to sell your book back as a used book.
  • Books with writing or highlighting may have value.
  • Old editions have no value and cannot be sold back.
  • Books are purchased daily in the store, except during peak periods at the beginning of each semester.
  • Books are purchased daily online with no shipping charges using our Online Buyback page.  The online buy-back pays wholesale prices.  During the end-of-semester buyback you will receive the best prices for your textbooks by bringing them into the store during the dates/times advertised for the end-of-semester buyback. 

Pricing Information

The College Store will pay up to 69% of the original price you paid for your textbook providing the textbook:

OR

    • Is a non-Guaranteed Buy-Back textbook that is sold back during the fall or spring, end-of-semester buy-back AND
    • Is being used for an HCC course AND 
    • Is needed to fill the College Store's quota AND 
    • Is in reusable condition.

If the above does not apply, up to 35% of the new price may be paid. This wholesale price is determined by national supply and demand.

Take a look at the Textbook FAQ for more information.

 
 

 Fall Opening Buy-Back
(wholesale and Guaranteed Buy-Back titles only)

 September 2 - 3  10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 Location:  Student Center, Lower Lobby

Fall End-of-Semester Buy-Back

December 7-10 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
December 11 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
December 14-15 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 

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