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How to Simplify Rental Returns and Buyback Communication

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/1/25 6:30 AM

Getting students’ attention during buyback and rental return season can be tough. Clear communication and smart tools make the process simple for you and your students.

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Order Textbooks ASAP From MBS

Posted by Liz Schulte on 7/14/25 6:30 AM

Campus stores benefit from bin-and-hold orders, however last-minute changes and adoptions might mean you need to get those books as soon as possible. MBS is here to serve all your store’s textbook ordering needs. As a premier company for wholesale textbooks, we provide a one-stop location for new and used book inventory.

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Convenient Course Material Access Boosts Student Opinions

Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/28/25 7:00 AM

Whether you are supplying print course materials, digital materials or a mixture of both, it is essential to ensure that students have convenient, affordable access to the materials they need each term. By providing a variety of course material format options, students are able to select the materials that best fit their budget and learning style.

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Make Ordering Course Material Inventory Simple

Posted by Liz Schulte on 10/21/24 6:30 AM

When it is time to order textbooks, there are benefits to being able to fill more of your want list with one trusted company. MBS has the scale and resources to provide college stores a simple ordering solution that saves time and money.

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Activate Automatic Customized Buyback Alerts With MBS inSite

Posted by Liz Schulte on 8/12/24 6:30 AM

Many college store professionals are covering multiple positions. Day-to-day tasks have grown exponentially, and it is probably nearly impossible to consider adding to your to-do list. It is more important than ever to streamline your store processes and add efficiency where possible. MBS can help.

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Best Practices for Streamlining Web Order Fulfillment Processes

Posted by Liz Schulte on 8/5/24 6:45 AM

Online shopping is popular because it is easy. Shoppers can see the options available, read reviews and get the package sent conveniently to their front door. However, as a brick-and-mortar store, it is important to have that in-store foot traffic. How can your store give students the convenience of online ordering without missing the opportunity to bring them to your store? Add the in-store pickup option for website orders.

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Most MBS ASAP Textbook Orders Ship Next Business Day

Posted by Liz Schulte on 7/22/24 7:30 AM

Ensure that your store is the reliable campus hub of course materials and don’t miss out on sales. If you are running short on books, place an ASAP order today!

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Simplify How Your Campus Store Manages Its Want List and Course Material Orders

Posted by Liz Schulte on 7/8/24 10:00 AM

When is the best time to start your textbook order? Now! Are there benefits to being able to fill more of your want list with one trusted company? Yes! MBS provides campus stores with more inventory options to ensure you have the inventory you need and at the price points you want.

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Host an Opening Buyback at the Beginning of Term

Posted by Liz Schulte on 1/22/24 7:00 AM

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.

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Give Students More Low-Cost Options Next Term

Posted by Liz Schulte on 10/30/23 6:30 AM

A wide selection of course material formats helps students find the best option to fit their budget and learning style. Submit your wantlist to MBS as soon as possible to maximize the number of low-cost books your store will receive next term.

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