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Sell My Books

Sell your books.Simple, fast, secure.

Turn your unwanted books into cash. Start selling from the dedicated Sell / Scan page, send accepted items to us for free, and we'll pay you after we've checked them.

Start selling

Offers are provisional until your items are received and checked.

You'll be asked to log in or create a free account before scanning.

Free postageNo cost to send accepted items.
Fast paymentPaid after your items have been checked.
Easy barcode scanningScan with your phone or enter the barcode.
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Provisional offersSee an amount before you submit.
Free postageNo cost to send accepted items.
Local collectionFor qualifying charity shops in range.
Secure payoutsPayment follows the agreed route.
From shelf to payout

Selling is easy

Three straightforward steps, with the important details shown as you go.

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Scan your books

Scan or enter the barcode and see your offer.

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Pack them up

Pack your accepted items and use your free postage option.

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Get paid

Once we've received and checked your items, we'll arrange your payment.

Barcode-matched stock

What we buy

These are the supported categories in the current acceptance catalogue. Every item remains subject to inspection.

Books

ISBN-matched fiction, non-fiction, academic and more, in good readable condition.

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DVDs & Blu-rays

Barcode-matched discs with original packaging and a playable disc.

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CDs

Barcode-matched music discs with the original case and artwork where applicable.

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Video & board games

Supported games with a matching barcode, original packaging and complete usable contents.

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For charity shops

Too many donated books? We’ll collect.

If your shop is within our current pickup area, we’ll collect suitable donated books and media, helping you clear stockroom space without staff transporting heavy boxes. Accepted items can turn into funds for your charity after inspection.

  • Clear donated stock and make room in the stockroom.
  • Avoid transporting heavy boxes when collection is available.
  • Turn suitable donations into funds for your charity.
Sell as a charity shop
Before you pack

What condition do your books need to be in?

Items are checked for identity, completeness and condition after they arrive. Read the guide before you build your trade so you know what to expect.

View our condition guide
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Need to know

Frequently asked questions

Enter an ISBN, UPC or EAN in the quote tool, or use the scanner on the Sell / Scan page when your account has access. Offers are provisional until inspection.

Eligible shipped-in trades may be offered curated free shipping choices where available. The exact route and options are shown before you confirm.

Shipped-in trades and individual sellers receive a bank transfer within 3 days after arrival and inspection. Qualifying local charity-shop collections are paid by card at collection.

Inspection records accepted, rejected, missing and unexpected items. The final accepted total is shown in your trade before payment is completed.

Qualifying charity shops within the current local pickup area can use local collection. Your account address determines the route offered.

The current catalogue supports books, CDs, DVD/Blu-ray, video games and board games when the barcode and item meet the acceptance checks. See the full guide.

Need a fuller answer? Our FAQ covers quoting, shipping, inspection and payment.

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Ready to clear a few shelves?

Start with a barcode and see what your items could be worth.

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