Frequently Asked Questions
How/when do I get paid for my books?
After we give you a quote for your books and you drop them off in one of our bins, we will send you a payment form where you can enter your Venmo or PayPal information. We will pay you within 1 business day of dropping off your books!
Where do I drop off my books?
After you receive a quote for your books, you can drop them off at any of our drop-box locations. See all locations here: Drop-Box Locations
Where do I drop off my books?
After you receive a quote for your books, you can drop them off at any of our drop-box locations. See all locations here: Drop-Box Locations
How do I donate books to BookDrop?
You can donate your books to us by dropping them off in one of our BookDrop drop-off bins . Or if you have a larger amount of books that you’d like to donate, you can text or call (801) 406-7398 to schedule a free pickup.
How can I tell if my textbook is a counterfeit? And why are counterfeit books harmful?
At BookDrop we work actively against counterfeit books! Counterfeit books harm worldwide education by stealing money from those who produce educational material, and by increasing the cost of both digital and print books. Counterfeit books are very harmful to students, publishers, and new & used booksellers. If you are aware of anybody on your campus producing or selling counterfeit books, please let us know so that we can advise the proper authorities.
Visit stopcounterfeitbooks.com to find out more information about the harm that counterfeit books cause and for more information on how to tell if your book is a counterfeit.
How much are my books worth?
We want to pay you as much as we can! The worth of your books depends on various factors, including:
Edition: Publishers come out with new textbook editions every 1-4 years for most textbooks. We can pay the most money for the most recent edition of a book!
Condition: We are able to pay more for books in better condition (without writing, highlighting, water damage, cover damage, etc).
Counterfeits & Teacher’s Editions: We will NOT buy back any books that are counterfeit or teacher’s editions. We work actively against counterfeit books because they are illegal and harm education worldwide.
Is BookDrop legit and where can I find reviews?
We have 0ver 750 Google Reviews with a 5-Star Average! You can read them here: Google Reviews
