Release Date: 
Friday, April 14, 2023

HFC book buyback

Event Date: 
Tue, 05/02/2023 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Wed, 05/03/2023 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Thu, 05/04/2023 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location: 
The College Store (Bldg. C)
US hundred dollar bill used as bookmark in a textbook.

The HFC College Store (Bldg. C on the main campus) will be holding its end-of-semester book buyback Tuesday, May 2, through Thursday, May 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A valid Photo ID (HFC student ID card or a driver’s license) is required when in-store book buybacks are in effect. You may either sell your books back to the College Store or through another vendor.

Buyback information

The College Store makes available a large quantity of used books, and these are available at 75% of the new book price. To make this possible, the bookstore buys books back from students during finals week of each semester. All textbooks purchased by cash, check, credit card, financial aid, or sponsorship are eligible for book buyback. Course books may be sold back for up to 50% of the current book price.

Books that are not in demand at HFC might still have value. The book buyer may make you an offer based on the national demand for the book. The value of these books will be less than the price offered for books that are in demand at HFC.

Normally a single dollar amount is quoted for a stack of books being sold, but the book buyer will quote you individual prices on books if you request it. You are under no pressure to sell your books if you do not wish to accept the offer.

Before selling your books back, please be certain you will not need them for future classes. Some books have no commercial value (i.e., old editions, overstocks, loose leaf, workbooks, damaged books) and cannot be purchased.

The College Store buys textbooks during designated times only on May 2-4.

How we set buyback prices

There are several factors that impact book buyback prices:

  • Whether or not an instructor has decided to reuse the book.
  • Whether or not a publisher has published a new edition of the book.
  • An instructor has discontinued using the book or has not decided on a book yet.
  • The book is in poor condition and cannot be resold.
  • The College Store is overstocked.
  • The book has little or no national demand.

For questions or more information, contact the College Store at 313-845-9603 or collegestore@hfcc.edu.