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Looking for second-hand study books? Bookmatch is the platform where you can sell your study books and buy second-hand study books from others. With Bookmatch, you enjoy many advantages and save both money and time. Find out how buying textbooks via Bookmatch works and why it is the smart choice.

Buy your textbooks second-hand and save money

Have you finished your final exams, midterms and final tests? Then the big holidays are starting! The ultimate time to buy your new textbooks in advance. At the beginning of the summer, most courses have already published their book lists. With any luck, you will also have heard from your school which books you can expect in September. To save on your study costs, it is smart to buy your textbooks second-hand. Bookmatch offers a wide range of second-hand textbooks. With around 500 new offers every day, chances are you will find all the books you need. You can easily search by title or by MBO, HBO or WO study programme. And if you are still missing a book, we will send you an e-mail alert as soon as it becomes available. So you start the new academic year well prepared.

How does buying second-hand textbooks via Bookmatch work?

1. Search and find: On the Bookmatch website, you can easily search for specific textbooks by title, ISBN number or course. It is also possible to filter by the condition of the book, such as new condition or slight damage.

2. Order and pay: After finding the book you want, you can order it directly. Payment is safe and easy via the website. You can use various payment methods, such as iDEAL or credit card.

3. Shipping: After completing the order, the book will be shipped by the seller. The shipping time may vary, but when you make a bid, the average shipping time is displayed. This gives you an indication of when to expect the book. Some sellers may ship faster than others, but in case of longer delays or no response from the seller, you will always receive your payment back.

4. Quality control: Bookmatch strives to satisfy both buyers and sellers. As a buyer, you can rate the condition and shipping of the book after receiving it. This helps other buyers to make an informed choice when buying textbooks.

Save on your study costs

Study books cost an average of 84 euros per month, the Nibud calculated. In reality, of course, this differs per course. With most programmes, you have books that you can use throughout your studies and even afterwards. This makes it worth the investment. But there are also books that you only use for a few months and then leave on the shelf. For these books, you can definitely save money by buying them second-hand. By buying your textbooks second-hand from now on, you will keep more money for other study expenses.

Tips on buying a second-hand textbook

• Compare prices: When buying second-hand textbooks, it is advisable to compare prices. Different sellers may offer the same book at different prices. By comparing prices, you may be able to save even more on your purchase.

• Pay attention to the edition: When buying second-hand textbooks, it is important to pay attention to the edition of the book. Sometimes new editions have been released with updated information, which may affect the relevance of the book for your studies. So always check if the edition of the second-hand book matches the required edition for your studies.

• Condition of the book: When buying second-hand textbooks, it is wise to pay attention to the condition of the book. Sellers often indicate the condition of the book, such as new condition, used with light marks or with a bit more wear. Choose a book that suits your personal preference and usage options.

• Sell your own used textbooks: Besides buying second-hand textbooks, you can also consider selling your own used textbooks. It's a great way to help other students and be sustainable at the same time.

• Additional study materials: Besides the textbooks themselves, second-hand sellers may also offer additional study materials, such as summaries, exercise books or other relevant documents. These can be a valuable addition to your studies and are often offered at lower prices than new materials.

Average shipping time

How quickly are your books shipped? We regularly receive this question. However, the shipping time depends on the seller. After payment, we ask sellers to send the books within three days. Although this is not always possible, fortunately most sellers are quick in sending their books. Sellers who respond slowly or do not respond at all will no longer be shown in our offers. In addition, we would like to emphasise that you will always get your payment back if there is no response from the seller. At Bookmatch, we go for the fastest match between supply and demand!

3 tips to find cheap textbooks

At Bookmatch, we want to help you buy your textbooks as cheaply as possible. That's why we like to give you the following tips:

• Get a mail-alert: Set an alert for the book you are looking for, so you will be notified immediately when it is available. That way, you won't run any risk of finding your required textbooks.

• Negotiate the price: Bookmatch lets you negotiate the price with the seller. Who knows, you might be able to get an extra discount!

• Do the optimatch: Use our optimatch functionality. This allows you to search for sellers who offer as many books from your book list as possible. That way, you can buy several textbooks at once and save even more.

At Bookmatch, we believe in the importance of affordable textbooks. With our wide selection, ability to negotiate and handy search functions, we help you find textbooks that fit your budget. Visit Bookmatch.nl today and find out how you can save on textbooks while contributing to sustainability by buying second-hand books. Studying doesn't have to be expensive!

How do you know if a second-hand book is still useful for your studies?

Of course, you want to be sure that the book is suitable for your studies. Fortunately, this is very easy to check by searching the book's ISBN number. A book gets a new ISBN number if something has changed in terms of content, but even if there are changes, a second-hand book may still be usable. So a second-hand book with the same ISBN number will do just fine!

Durable second-hand textbooks

By using, passing on or selling a book several times, you reduce the ecological impact per book. So look for second-hand books that are suitable for your studies. Maybe a book has been in a wet bag once or the cover is damaged, but even such a textbook deserves a second life. If you buy the book from a fellow student, you both benefit.