Does the CU Book Store sell used textbooks?

Yes! You can save money by purchasing used textbooks. These books may include highlighting or notes.Can I buy all my textbooks used?

These can also be purchased online! After a textbook selection is made there will be an option to purchase the used edition if the textbook is available used. Note, the CU Book Store reserves the right to substitute new textbooks for used or used textbooks for new, depending on availability at the time the order is processed.

If you are displeased with the condition you received, you have 48 hours to notify us and we may be able to get a replacement for you depending on the availability of the book.

Not Always. Although we try to stock as many used textbooks as possible, they sell out first and availability is limited. If a professor is using a brand new edition for the class or requires CDs or pin codes that we can only get with new textbooks from the publisher, then used textbooks won’t be available at all in that title. 

Can I buy all my textbooks used?

Not always. Although we try to stock as many used textbooks as possible, they sell out first and availability is limited. If a professor is using a brand-new edition for the class or requires CDs or ppin codes that we can only get with new textbooks from the publisher, then used textbooks won’t be available in that title.

If I purchase a textbook used, does it affect what I'll get for buy back?

No. Buy back rates are determined by whether that particular textbook and edition will be used the following semester, and how many copies are needed.