Thrift Store Partnerships
Turn your unsold book inventory into revenue — we handle the rest.
Every thrift store knows the challenge: books come in faster than they sell. Shelves fill up, back rooms overflow, and eventually unsold books end up in the dumpster. BookDrop changes that equation. We buy your surplus book inventory on a regular schedule, giving you revenue for material that would otherwise be waste.
How It Works
The process is simple and designed to fit into your existing operations with minimal disruption.
- 1Set aside your surplus. As books stop moving on your shelves, pull them and set them aside. No sorting needed — we take everything.
- 2We pick up on your schedule. Weekly, biweekly, monthly — whatever cadence works for your store. We show up on time and handle the rest.
- 3You get paid. We purchase your surplus books, turning what was a disposal cost into a revenue stream.
Why Thrift Stores Work With Us
Competitive pay
We pay competitive rates for your surplus books. Most stores pay to dispose of unsold inventory — with BookDrop, those same books generate real income.
Fast pickups
We work on your schedule and pick up quickly. No waiting weeks for someone to show up — keep your back room clear and your sales floor focused.
On-time payments
You get paid when we say you will. No chasing invoices, no delays — just reliable, on-time payments every time.
Hassle-free relationship
No sorting required, no contracts, no headaches. We handle the logistics so you can focus on running your store.
What We Accept
We take everything — no sorting required. Just set it all aside and we'll handle the rest.
Our Partners
Trusted by Universities, Libraries & Nonprofits
We work with leading institutions across the country to keep books in circulation and out of landfills. BookDrop's roots run deep in the book world — Baker & Taylor, the nation's largest library distributor for nearly two centuries, was an early part owner of our company.
Get Started
Tell us about your store and your surplus books, and we'll handle the rest.