--- title: "Shipping to MBS: The Complete Guide" description: Get the consolidated shipping instructions in one simple post. image: https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2022%20FO%20Art/shipping-to-mbs_FO_header_220128-3.jpg --- - [Home](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com) - [View All Posts](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/all) - [Visit mbsbooks.com](https://www.mbsbooks.com/) [![MBS Foreword](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/logos/fo-logo-whiteblue-400x87-nj-26080601.png?width=400&name=fo-logo-whiteblue-400x87-nj-26080601.png "MBS Foreword")](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com) # Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers # Shipping to MBS: The Complete Guide Posted by Liz Schulte on 2/14/22, 6:00 AM Topics: [MBS Rental](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/mbs-rental), [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback), [course material trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-trends) There are many different types of shipments you may need to send to MBS throughout the year. To help simplify shipping, we have consolidated the various shipping instructions you might need into one post that you can easily bookmark or print for future access and review. ## ![shipping-to-mbs_FO_header_220128-3](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2022%20FO%20Art/shipping-to-mbs_FO_header_220128-3.jpg?width=1200&name=shipping-to-mbs_FO_header_220128-3.jpg) ## MBS’ shipping address MBS Textbook Exchange, LLC 2711 West Ash Street Columbia, MO 65203 ## Types of shipments and shipping instructions As you know, there are many different types of shipments you might need to make to MBS. Having the correct color-coded routing label affixed to each carton ensures a prompt and accurate check-in of your shipment at MBS. Below, you will find an explanation of each shipping option, the correct label color, instructions, and a shipping label that you can save, print and use. --- ### Guide Shipments **Label color:** Red **When should I use a guide shipment label:** For shipments using the current MBS Buying Guide **Shipping instructions:** - Please use the MBS carrier of choice for your area. - Use *UPS Ground Collect* and the MBS UPS account number for shipments that weigh less than 300 lbs and/or are 10 cartons or less. Please use UPS ARS labels to ship to MBS. - For shipments that are more than 10 cartons and/or more than 300 lbs, please send via a collect freight shipment, using *Old Dominion* or *Dayton Freight* (see the Freight Carrier information section below to determine which carrier you should use). - Affix the correct color-coded routing label to each carton. - Please include a packing list with your shipment. ![shipping-instructions_FO_guide1_220208-2](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2022%20FO%20Art/shipping-instructions_FO_guide1_220208-2.jpg?width=700&name=shipping-instructions_FO_guide1_220208-2.jpg) --- ### Buyback Shipment **Label color:** Pink **When should I use a buyback shipment label:** For a shipment that has an assigned MBS buyback number **Shipping instructions:** - Please use the MBS carrier of choice for your area. - Use *UPS Ground Collect* and the MBS UPS account number for shipments that weigh less than 300 lbs and/or are 10 cartons or less. Please use UPS ARS labels to ship to MBS. - For shipments that are more than 10 cartons and/or more than 300 lbs, please send via a collect freight shipment, using *Old Dominion* or *Dayton Freight* (see the Freight Carrier information section below to determine which carrier you should use). - Affix the correct color-coded routing label to each carton. - Please include a packing list with your shipment. ![shipping-instructions_FO_buyback1_220208-2-1](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2022%20FO%20Art/shipping-instructions_FO_buyback1_220208-2-1.jpg?width=549&name=shipping-instructions_FO_buyback1_220208-2-1.jpg) --- ### Hybrid buyback labels **Label color:** Green **When should I use a hybrid buyback shipment label:** For shipping back books from an on-site buyback when you also have a virtual bookstore. **Shipping instructions:** - Please use the MBS carrier of choice for your area. - Use *UPS Ground Collect* and the MBS UPS account number for shipments that weigh less than 300 lbs and/or are 10 cartons or less. Please use UPS ARS labels to ship to MBS. - For shipments that are more than 10 cartons and/or more than 300 lbs, please send via a collect freight shipment, using *Old Dominion* or *Dayton Freight* (see the Freight Carrier information section below to determine which carrier you should use). - Affix the correct color-coded routing label to each carton. - Please include a packing list with your shipment. ![shipping-instructions_FO_hybrid1_220208-2-1](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2022%20FO%20Art/shipping-instructions_FO_hybrid1_220208-2-1.jpg?width=555&name=shipping-instructions_FO_hybrid1_220208-2-1.jpg) --- ### Rental Shipments **Label color:** Light Blue **When should I use a rental shipment label:** For books that have a current MBS Rental Quote (this does not include books from the MBS Publisher Consignment Rental Program**)** **Shipping instructions:** - Please use the MBS carrier of choice for your area. - Use *UPS Ground Collect* and the MBS UPS account number for shipments that weigh less than 300 lbs and/or are 10 cartons or less. Please do NOT use the UPS ARS label. - For shipments that are more than 10 cartons and/or more than 300 lbs, please send via a collect freight shipment, using *Old Dominion* or *Dayton Freight* (see the Freight Carrier information section below). - Affix the correct color-coded routing label to each carton. - Please include a packing list with your shipment. ![shipping-instructions_FO_rental1_220208-2](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2022%20FO%20Art/shipping-instructions_FO_rental1_220208-2.jpg?width=700&name=shipping-instructions_FO_rental1_220208-2.jpg) --- ### Returns Shipment **Label color:** Black **When should I use a returns shipment label:** For books that were invoiced from MBS (this includes books from MBS Publisher Consignment Rental Program) **Shipping instructions:** - Please use your store’s carrier of choice. - Your store is responsible for the shipping charges on these shipments. - Affix the correct color-coded routing label to each carton. - Please include a packing list with your shipment. ![shipping-instructions_FO_returns1_220208-2](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2022%20FO%20Art/shipping-instructions_FO_returns1_220208-2.jpg?width=700&name=shipping-instructions_FO_returns1_220208-2.jpg) --- ## Freight carrier information For shipments that are more than 10 cartons and/or more than 300 lbs, please send a freight shipment via the preferred freight carrier for your area. Look below to find the carrier that serves your state as well as a pre-filled bill of lading. If your store is located in one these locations: **Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin** Please use *Dayton* for freight shipments. [Here is a pre-filled bill of lading stores can use for Dayton freight shipments going to MBS](https://buyers.mbsbooks.com/resources/Sample-Filled-DaytonFreightBOL.pdf) All other states and Canada, please use *Old Dominion*. [Here is a pre-filled bill of lading stores can use for Old Dominion freight shipments going to MBS.](https://buyers.mbsbooks.com/resources/Sample-Filled-OldDominionBOL.pdf) ## Reminder: your store’s shipping instructions While we are on the topic of shipping, it is a best practice to periodically review the shipping instructions that MBS has on file for your store. You can make updates or changes to those instructions as necessary. 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