The Bookstore endeavors to operate so not to result in a loss for the college or to create a financial burden. There are many reasons why the Bookstore may run out of, or not have any stock of certain textbooks. Used Textbooks Columbus State Bookstore endeavors to make available as many used textbooks as possible for students to purchase every quarter. Purchasing used textbooks can be a bit risky with changing adoptions and new editions. However, we in the Bookstore think it is worth a little more effort for the positive benefits of carrying used textbooks.
Used textbooks are a win-win proposition for the student and the Bookstore.
Columbus State Bookstore is proud to say that not only does it offer the service of buying back used textbooks from students but that we have one of the most generous and liberal buyback policies compared to other colleges in the Columbus and surrounding areas. During the last week of every quarter, exam week, the Bookstore purchases used textbooks from students. Students need to present identification when they sell back their textbooks. Any title with a unique attribute that prevents it from being bought back will have a non-returnable sticker on it when you purchase the textbook new. Textbooks that have not been selected by the academic departments for use in the upcoming quarter may be bought back by the Bookstore for a wholesale book company.