--- title: MBS Foreword | ordering options description: ordering options | Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers --- - [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 ### Articles tagged "Ordering-options" ## [Get the Textbooks You Need Before Rush Starts](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-the-textbooks-you-need-before-rush-starts) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 8/3/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [ordering options](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/ordering-options), [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering) Late adoptions, enrollment shifts, and last-minute updates can leave your store searching for inventory on a tight timeline. That's where MBS can help. MBS offers a single source for both new and used textbooks, helping campus stores get the inventory they need when they need it most. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-the-textbooks-you-need-before-rush-starts) ## [Important Tip for Placing Bin & Hold Orders with Realtime Ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/important-tip-for-placing-bin-hold-orders-with-realtime-ordering) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 7/13/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [ordering options](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/ordering-options), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering), [course material trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-trends) Submitting a Bin & Hold order is a great way to ensure your store has the right quantities of low-cost course materials ready for the next term. To help you maximize your wantlist fulfillment, we’ve outlined a few best practices, starting with a critical first step you don’t want to miss. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/important-tip-for-placing-bin-hold-orders-with-realtime-ordering) ## [Lock In Savings for Fall 2026](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/lock-in-savings-for-fall-2026) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/8/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [ordering options](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/ordering-options), [wholesale textbooks](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbooks), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering) Submit your Fall 2026 rental and guaranteed buyback lists now to receive quick, no-obligation quotes and secure guaranteed rebates. It’s an easy way to offer students more affordable options while boosting store traffic at the start and end of term. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/lock-in-savings-for-fall-2026) ## [How Wantlist Timing Impacts Inventory Costs and Availability](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-wantlist-timing-impacts-inventory-costs-and-availability) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 4/13/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [ordering options](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/ordering-options), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering), [textbooks industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbooks-industry-trends) It is never too early to submit a wantlist to MBS. In fact, summer and fall ordering are already underway. Don’t delay starting your bin and hold order. As new adoptions are received, books can be added easily, and allowing more time for reworks greatly improves list fulfillment and increases access to low-cost inventory. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-wantlist-timing-impacts-inventory-costs-and-availability) ## [Stock Up Fast: Get Textbooks ASAP With MBS](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/stock-up-fast-get-textbooks-asap-with-mbs) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 1/12/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [ordering options](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/ordering-options), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering), [College textbook market](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-textbook-market) Late adoptions, last-minute changes, or unexpected shortages can leave your store scrambling. That’s where MBS comes in. Our ASAP ordering option gets the books you need on your shelves fast. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/stock-up-fast-get-textbooks-asap-with-mbs) ## [Start Your Store’s Summer and Fall Textbook Orders](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/start-your-stores-summer-and-fall-textbook-orders-1) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/16/25, 6:30 AM Topics: [ordering options](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/ordering-options), [bin-and-hold](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/bin-and-hold), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering) It is never too early to submit a want list to MBS and start a bin and hold. As new adoptions come in, you can easily update your list and request multiple reworks, helping your store maximize fulfillment, access more of our low-cost inventory and get more books in one shipment. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/start-your-stores-summer-and-fall-textbook-orders-1) ## [Campus Stores Are Already Starting Their Bin-and-Hold Orders](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/campus-stores-are-already-starting-their-bin-and-hold-orders) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 4/22/24, 7:30 AM Topics: [ordering options](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/ordering-options), [bin-and-hold](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/bin-and-hold), [used textbooks](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/used-textbooks) It’s that time of year to start submitting your store’s fall want list for a bin-and-hold order. The earlier your want list is turned in the better your fulfillment will be. Here are a few tips to help you maximize your want list fulfillment. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/campus-stores-are-already-starting-their-bin-and-hold-orders) ## [Get the Books You Need ASAP](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-the-books-you-need-asap) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 1/15/24, 7:00 AM Topics: [ordering options](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/ordering-options), [textbook affordability](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-affordability), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering) MBS ASAP orders typically ship the next business day. If your college store has a late adoption or is running low on books, MBS provides a simple, reliable solution. 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