Sell Your Old Books for Cash (+ Get an Extra 15% Bonus Credit!)

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Turn your unused books and more into cash with World of Books!

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Want to get a jump start on your spring cleaning? Embrace the purge! Collect any unwanted books and other media lying around your house, then head to World of Books, where you can trade them in for cash!

Plus, through February 23rd, you’ll get an EXTRA 15% credit added to your trade-in value when you use promo code PRESIDENTS15 at checkout on trades valued at $10 or more!

This is a great way to thin out your bookshelf and make space for this year’s fresh reads. Plus, it includes DVDs, CDs, and video games, so you can declutter all areas of your house.

Our Hip Sidekick added nearly $3 to her trade-in – who doesn’t love free money?

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Here’s how to complete your World of Books trade-in:

  • Scan your gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and video games – note that your minimum total value must be at least $7.50 to complete the trade.
  • Enter promo code PRESIDENTS15 to receive an extra 15% credit on trades over $10
  • Choose bank transfer, PayPal, or check to receive payment
  • Print out the free prepaid shipping label
  • Use free shipping services like FedEx or USPS to send in your items – easy peasy!

HIP TIP: Check with your local FedEx location, as you may be able to schedule a free package pickup!

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Now’s the time to trade in any books that your kiddos have outgrown, old DVDs, textbooks, and much more! Or if you’re a student who just finished with books you don’t need this semester, it’s a great way to put a little money back into your pocket.

This is a fast, easy, and FREE way to send in your unused items, especially if you don’t have a local store where you can turn books into cash.

And, World of Books has a 4.6-star rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from 492K reviews on TrustPilot, so you can feel confident using their services.

Ready to trade? Use the World of Books app to easily scan barcodes to get a fast, free instant price quote.

And don’t forget to use promo code PRESIDENTS15 for an extra 15% credit on trades over $10!


About the writer:

Erika has a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from Sonoma State University and 8+ years of writing experience from various deal sites including Hip2Save.


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Comments 5

  1. Marina

    A lot of my books we 28c BUT one was over $50 and another was $14.

    Thanks for posting this.

    Now if only I could convince my husband to scan the video games he hasn’t played in years!

    • Carol

      Hi, what was the book that scanned for $50 & $14? Thanks

      • Marina

        $14.82 Book: Business in Ethical Focus: An Anthology/ barcode 9781554812516
        $50.44 Book: Ingols, Cynthia A. – Organizational Change: An Action-Oriented Toolkit/ barcode 9781544351407

    • LJfromNJ

      I had a huge box of my kids old video games, several systems, they didn’t want any. So don’t feel too bad!
      I will donate to a local hospital thrift shop that takes them.

      • LJfromNJ

        This post was meant as reply to Marina above

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