Who Buys Textbooks -

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) books often hold value longer than rapidly changing topics.

Companies like Pearson, McGraw Hill, and Cengage often buy back specific, high-demand, and current editions, sometimes restructuring them for the digital market or reselling them. What Kind of Textbooks Do They Buy?

Students often sell directly to other students via school forums, social media, or local platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist to avoid middleman fees. 4. Direct-to-Consumer Publishers

Independent retailers located near universities that buy back books to offer lower-priced alternatives to the university bookstore.