Trade-Ins 

We accept your gently used books in exchange for credit. We do not offer cash for used books. For more information please read our frequently asked questions below.

What types of books do you accept?

In order to offer you quality used books, we are selective about the books we choose. We typically accept gently used trade and mass market paperbacks and newer or special edition hardbacks.  Some middle grade and children's books are only published in hardback (For example Dog Man) and we accept these as well.

We do not accept books that are ripped, torn, written in or that have library markings.

What we accept on any given day changes based on our current inventory and sales trends. The amount of credit issued will depend on a number of factors: format, condition, subject matter, availability, and sales potential. 

Think about the kinds of books you would like to find in our store. These are the quality and type of books we want the most. 

We do not bulk buy estates, collections or antiquarian books.  

Books we are unable to accept:

• Hardcovers published over one year ago, with the occasional exceptions for cookbooks and Children’s picture books
• Harlequin Category titles
• Reader’s Digest Books
• Imagination Library books
• Former Library Books
• Books from our sale or freebie cart
• Large-format (coffee table) books
• Noisy books
• Textbooks
• Encyclopedias
• Magazines
• Audio CDs
• DVDs
• Books that are visibly damaged (torn or stained, pages falling out, books highlighted or written in, mildewed, etc.)

Books we may not accept:

• A title with a copy or copies already on our shelves
• The author or subject is not selling for us
• Travel guides more than one year old

Categories we generally do not accept:

• Crafting books
• Art books
• Music books (learn to play, sheet music, etc.).

How many books can I bring in at a time? 

Please limit to two (2) grocery-sized bags or the equivalent per visit. Your books will be processed and credit added to your account within a week of drop off.  You may choose to either donate or pick up any books we are unable to use.  If you choose the pick up option, your books must be picked up within a week of us contacting you or they will be considered abandoned and donated.

We are unable to recycle for you.

How much will you give me for my used books?

The trade-in value of your used books may be as much as 25% of the cover price depending on condition, author, and current inventory. We do not offer cash for used books. 

How do I know how much credit is in my account?

You can ask a bookseller to pull up your customer account at any time to check on store credit, special orders and purchase history. 

How do I use my store credit?

At check out let us know you would like to use your store credit and we’ll pull up your customer account, which will apply your credit automatically.

Your available trade-in credit gives you 10% off new books and 50% off used books until the credit is gone. The remaining balance of your purchase must be paid by cash, credit card, or gift card. (i.e.: For a $5.00 used book purchase, $2.50 will be deducted from the trade credit in your customer account and you will owe $2.50.)

Trade-in credit cannot  be used on vintage or non-book product.

Does my Trade credit ever expire?

Unused credit expires after 3 years.

 

Thank you so much for your interest and thank you for supporting your local bookstore!