FAQs
Selling and buying a textbook with BookScouter takes only 3 simple steps: install our app on your phone, scan the book's ISBN to get a quote and place your order on the selected website. As simple as that! Our app is absolutely free and involves zero hidden charges.
Is BookScouter worth it? ›
BOOKSCOUTER LLC is a legit company. You can entrust Bookscouter with finding the perfect book buyback company for you. BookScouter uses information only from accredited companies, so you can rest assured that your sale will be secured—from the beginning of the textbook-selling process to the end.
How do you scan books to see how much they are worth? ›
All you need to do is enter the ISBNs or scan the barcodes with the Ziffit app, and you'll get an instant valuation. We offer great prices across a huge range of titles. If you have a stack of books that you no longer want, why not sell them with Ziffit?
Can you make money with BookScouter? ›
If you don't have time to list your books on these websites and wait too long for buyers, you can sell your books to buyback vendors through BookScouter, especially if you're mainly involved in selling textbooks for profit.
Does BookScouter pay you immediately? ›
BookScouter.com is the fastest way to flip your books. If you sell to one of our vendors, you ship the books immediately and get paid as soon as the book(s) is processed There are several other places our users have mentioned posting their books in the past like eBay and Amazon.
What is the app that tells you if books are worth money? ›
Our BookScouter app is available for both Android and iOS devices, allowing you to check book prices wherever you are. Maybe you're at an estate sale and come across a shelf of cookbooks. Perhaps your nonprofit has held a book drive.
Do you pay for shipping with BookScouter? ›
Once you have placed the buyback order, the vendor will generate a prepaid shipping label and send it to your email. This way, you can print the label and attach it to a box (with your book in it, of course) without the need to pay for shipping yourself.
Is BookScouter free to use? ›
Feel free to use the site as much as you like. We may, however, limit the number of requests that you may perform within a given time period. Usage is free for personal and low-volume business use.
How does BookScouter app work? ›
BookScouter is a book price comparison platform where you get the most up-to-date information on where to sell, buy, and rent used books at the best prices. It is also a tool that makes selling and buying processes simple and straightforward by quickly referring you to the best vendor.
How to check book prices? ›
One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on AbeBooks.com and see what prices are being asked. The sellers on AbeBooks.com offer for sale new, used, rare and out-of-print books, and we have millions of used and rare books available for purchase.
In determining the value of a book there are three basic elements: 1) rarity, 2) condition, and, 3) demand. Books with the most value normally have all three of these elements, and the loss of any will likely result in a loss of value. Age of the book is not always a key factor in value.
Where do I find out how much a book is worth? ›
AbeBooks is very useful for finding an approximate value of a book but don't use that value for insurance purposes. If you really need a documented estimate of a book's value (for probate or insurance purposes) then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal.
Is BookScouter Pro worth it? ›
I have amassed about $50,000 in sales, so thumbs up! Bookscouter is an app that I used to find online platforms that would pay for gently used books. It is a very helpful app because you can price compare what the going rate for a book resell is and is get the best value for books that you plan to resell.
What's the best place to sell books? ›
Top 5 Best Websites to Sell Books in 2024
- BookScouter. If you want to sell books online, BookScouter is one of the best platforms. ...
- eBay. ...
- Amazon. ...
- Chegg. ...
- AbeBooks.
What is book flipping? ›
What is book flipping? Book flipping is a type of online arbitrage where you take advantage of a price difference between two markets — in this case, the book buyer's and bookseller's market. In this case, you buy a book for a lower price from a particular market and resell it on another market.
Is there any free book apps? ›
Yes, Libby is completely free. It's free to install, and there are no subscription costs, no in-app purchases, and no late fees.
How much does the Apple Books app cost? ›
There is no monthly charge or fee for the Books app.