--- title: MBS Foreword | textbook buyback description: textbook buyback | 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 "Textbook-buyback" ## [What Every Campus Store Can Do to Improve Buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/what-every-campus-store-can-do-to-improve-buyback) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 4/6/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback), [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [marketing for college bookstores](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/marketing-for-college-bookstores) Buyback and rental returns play an important role for campus stores and students. To make the end‑of‑term process as smooth and efficient as possible, here are three practical tips to help your store streamline buyback and rental returns. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/what-every-campus-store-can-do-to-improve-buyback) ## [Set Up Fall Buyback and Rental Reminders in Minutes](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/set-up-fall-buyback-and-rental-reminders-in-minutes) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 9/29/25, 6:30 AM Topics: [textbook rental](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-rental), [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback), [college bookstore system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-system) How can your campus store buyback and rental return messaging stand out this term? The answer lies in smart, streamlined communication that is aided by the MBS system’s communication tools. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/set-up-fall-buyback-and-rental-reminders-in-minutes) ## [3 Ways to Simplify Buyback and Rental Returns](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-ways-to-simplify-buyback-and-rental-returns) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 4/15/24, 8:45 AM Topics: [buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/buyback), [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback), [textbooks industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbooks-industry-trends) The end of term is a busy time. With graduation, finals, moving home, etc. buyback and rental returns may not rank high on a student’s to-do list. That’s why it is important for campus stores to make the buyback and return process as simple as possible. We have three tips to help stores streamline their buyback and rental returns. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-ways-to-simplify-buyback-and-rental-returns) ## [Host an Opening Buyback at the Beginning of Term](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/host-an-opening-buyback-at-the-beginning-of-term) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 1/22/24, 7:00 AM Topics: [buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/buyback), [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback), [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends) At the end of the last term, some students might not have had time to sell back unwanted textbooks. Provide students with an opening buyback where they can easily sell back books from the previous term while picking up their materials for their new classes. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/host-an-opening-buyback-at-the-beginning-of-term) ## [Spring 2024 Rental Submissions Are Now Open](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/spring-2024-rental-submissions-are-now-open) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 11/3/23, 8:30 AM Topics: [MBS Rental](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/mbs-rental), [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback), [campus book rentals](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-book-rentals) Spring rental list submissions are open now! Maximize the savings your store offers students and provide more options in 2024. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/spring-2024-rental-submissions-are-now-open) ## [How to Re-introduce Students to Buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-to-re-introduce-students-to-buyback) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 4/11/22, 6:30 AM Topics: [buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/buyback), [used books](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/used-books), [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback) After the last couple years, many students on campus haven’t participated in or experienced a “typical” buyback. This term, make a plan to introduce, or re-introduce, students to the benefits of selling back their course materials. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-to-re-introduce-students-to-buyback) ## [Increase Rental Returns and Buyback Transactions with inSite Alerts](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/increase-rental-returns-and-buyback-transactions-with-insite-alert) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 3/14/22, 8:15 AM Topics: [textbook rental](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-rental), [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback), [communicating with students](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/communicating-with-students) Effective communication with students is pivotal to college store success. If students don’t know the campus store is having a sale, then they won’t attend. The same principle applies to end-of-term buyback and rental returns. However, communication with students isn’t as easy as just sending a single email. How can stores keep their message from disappearing into the crowd of voices vying for students’ attention? [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/increase-rental-returns-and-buyback-transactions-with-insite-alert) ## [Shipping to MBS: The Complete Guide](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/shipping-to-mbs-the-complete-guide) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/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. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/shipping-to-mbs-the-complete-guide) ## [Stronger College Store Customer Service With Daily Textbook Buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/stronger-college-store-customer-service-with-daily-textbook-buyback) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 8/16/21, 8:30 AM Topics: [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [college bookstore inventory management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-inventory-management) There are different ways buyback can be handled, depending on the college store’s goals. End-of-term events, cashless, online or daily are options that are available to stores. Today, we are going to look at how to set up a daily buyback and the benefits of choosing this method. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/stronger-college-store-customer-service-with-daily-textbook-buyback) ## [Students Love WCU Bookstore’s Cashless Buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/students-love-wcu-bookstores-cashless-buyback) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 5/10/21, 6:30 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [bookstore events](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/bookstore-events), [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback), [college store trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-trends) Unprecedented challenges often require creative solutions. For the Western Carolina University Bookstore, the uncertainty with COVID and students returning home before the end of the fall term meant that buyback would also need to be adjusted to fit current challenges. The solution the store found was to hold a longer, cashless buyback for students. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/students-love-wcu-bookstores-cashless-buyback) [View All Posts](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/all) [Next Page](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback/page/2) ### Subscribe for updates ### Share your experience [Contact our editorial team](mailto:mktgserv@mbsbooks.com?Subject=Foreword) to set up an interview or to contribute a guest post. ### Most popular posts ### Most popular topics - [college bookstore industry trends (60)](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends) - [campus bookstore marketing (29)](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-bookstore-marketing) - [wholesale textbook ordering (28)](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering) - [textbook industry trends (27)](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends) - [college bookstore system (25)](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-system) #### Contact MBS **Customer Service** 800-325-0530 cserv@mbsbooks.com **Order Processing** 800-325-0577 [![Go to mbsbooks.com](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/logos/fo-mbs-logo-footer-240116-1.png?width=103&name=fo-mbs-logo-footer-240116-1.png "Go to mbsbooks.com")](http://www.mbsbooks.com/) #### Stay Connected With Us As MBS’ signature publication, Foreword is dedicated to offering daily industry insight and cutting-edge news that keep college retailers ahead of the curve. Follow us on social media. Contact us with ideas and feedback. Subscribe for regular updates. [![icon\_LinkedIn](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/logos/fo-icon-linkedin-240116-1.png?width=42&name=fo-icon-linkedin-240116-1.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbs-textbook-exchange) [![icon\_Twitter](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/logos/fo-icon-x-240116-1.png?width=42&name=fo-icon-x-240116-1.png)](https://twitter.com/mbstextbook) [![icon\_Vimeo](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/logos/fo-icon-vimeo-240116-1.png?width=42&name=fo-icon-vimeo-240116-1.png)](https://vimeo.com/mbstextbook) [![icon\_Instagram](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/logos/fo-icon-instagram-240116-1.png?width=42&name=fo-icon-instagram-240116-1.png)](https://www.instagram.com/mbstextbooks/) © 2026 MBS. All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://www.mbsbooks.com/disclaimer/privacy-policy.php) | [CA Privacy Policy](https://www.mbsbooks.com/disclaimer/privacy-policy.php#ca) | [Terms of Service](https://www.mbsbooks.com/disclaimer/tos.php)