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Prices paid are based on the condition, edition, and ISBN of the book when it is received in our warehouse.

If the condition, edition, or ISBN received does not match what you submitted originally, your quote will be adjusted. Please give accurate information about your book and pack your shipment well. Once you send your books, they cannot be returned for any reason. Our Buyback staff tries to be as lenient as possible with every Buyback book we receive, and we want to buy as many books as possible.

We strongly suggest that you review our packaging guidelines to ensure your shipment arrives at our warehouse safely. A sturdy box may make all the difference in how your book is rated. To review our packaging guideline, please search the following FAQ.
" What are your packaging guidelines for Buybacks? "

Usually in about a week. When you ship by Standard Shipping, it takes 2~3 weeks in some cases according to your area.
If you ship from HI, AK, it takes 5 weeks at worst case.
You'll be paid in 1-2 days after we receive and process your Buyback.

Pricing considers first existing BookMonster.com inventory.
Pricing fluctuates with real-time demand for an item.
Pricing varies in real-time based on the number and quality of Buybacks submitted for a title.
The amount quoted depends on you correctly identifying the edition and condition of each item.

No. Once you select a Buyback payment method and your payment is processed, it cannot be changed.

Yes, if your box is postmarked within 14 calendar days and the item condition on arrival meets or exceeds the eligibility criteria.
If the title you wish to sell is not found to be in good condition, or if the ISBN number is wrong, your account will not be credited and the item will be scrapped.

You must cash your check within 180 days of the check date. The check will be voided after 180 days.

If it has been fewer than 180 days from the date you submitted your Buyback, you may request in writing a one-time reissue of your check provided it has not been cashed. Be sure to include a note detailing your Buyback number and the address the new check should be sent to. Please note that we reserve the right to assess a processing fee.

No. We cannot reissue a check more than 180 days after your Buyback submission.

You should receive your check within 3-10 business days after your shipment is processed. However, if you have not received your check within 30 days, please contact us immediately.

BookMonster Gift Card is a cyber bank acount available in BookMonster.
You may choose BookMonster Gift Card for your Buyback payment. You can purchase anything on our site using it. Your Book Monster Gift Card balance will never expire. It can not be transferred to another account

* Check: Payments are mailed within 1-3 business days after your shipment is processed.
* PayPal: Payments are issued 1-3 business days after your shipment is processed.
* BookMonster Gift Card: Payments are issued 1-3 business days after your shipment is processed.

If your PayPal email address bounces back to us as invalid when we issue payment, then a check will be sent to your billing address the following business day. We will also default your account payment method to “check.” In order to receive payments via PayPal in the future, you will have to log in to your account and re-enter your PayPal email address and verify that it is correct.

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