Textbook buyback
Buyback dates
All store locations: April 13–17 (store hours)
for on-campus buyback.
Online buyback
Missed buyback? You will always get more money for your books at an on-campus buyback, but if you can’t wait or missed the date, online buyback is another option. You can sell your books back at any time on the .
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to sell my book back?
You need a valid student ID, driver’s license, or a government-issued ID. You do not need a receipt.
Can I sell my book back if I miss buyback dates?
Yes. The PCC Bookstore cannot buy them back except on buyback dates, but takes books year-round. The price they pay for books is less than the PCC Bookstore, but it is always an option and they do not charge shipping.
How is it decided if a book can be sold back and what the price will be?
- Condition of the book.
- If the bookstore is overstocked.
- Whether the instructor has chosen to use the book, has decided not to use that book, or is undecided.
- What the national demand for the book is.
- Has a new edition been published?
- The wholesaler determines the wholesale price of a text.
- The publisher determines the list price of a text.
- The instructor determines which books are required for the class.
Can I sell my graphing calculator?
Yes. You can sell graphing calculators during a book buyback if they meet the following qualifications:
- Texas Instruments TI-89, only with original manual and cable.
- Nothing can be etched into the calculator.
- You must perform a graph on the calculator to show that it is in working condition.