Buy and Sell Textbooks on Campus

Save up to 70% on textbooks from verified students at your school

Why Use GimmeDat for College Textbooks for Sale?

Save up to 70% compared to bookstore prices

Buy from verified students at your school

Quick campus meetups for exchanges

Sell your old textbooks for extra cash

Find rare and out-of-print course materials

No shipping fees when you meet on campus

Example Posts

Here's what students are posting on GimmeDat

Organic Chemistry (Wade) 9th Edition

$45

Lightly highlighted, all pages intact. Used for one semester of Orgo I. Can meet at the library.

Intro to Microeconomics - Mankiw

$30

Clean copy, no writing inside. Includes the online access code (unused). Perfect for Econ 101.

Calculus: Early Transcendentals (Stewart)

$50

8th edition hardcover. Some pencil notes in margins, easily erasable. Covers Calc I through III.

Bundle: 5 Intro Psychology Textbooks

$80

Selling my entire Psych major starter pack. Includes DSM-5, Abnormal Psych, Research Methods, Stats, and Social Psych.

About College Textbooks for Sale on GimmeDat

Find affordable used textbooks from fellow students. Buy and sell course materials, study guides, and academic resources within your campus community.

GimmeDat connects verified college students for peer-to-peer transactions in a safe, trusted community. All users are verified with .edu email addresses, ensuring you're always dealing with fellow students from your campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sell my textbooks on GimmeDat?

Create a free account with your .edu email, then post your textbook listing with photos, condition, and price. Students can contact you directly through our messaging system.

How much can I save buying used textbooks?

Students typically save 50-70% compared to bookstore prices. Prices vary based on condition and demand, but peer-to-peer sales always beat retail.

Is it safe to buy textbooks from other students?

All users are verified with .edu emails. We recommend meeting in public campus locations like the library or student center and inspecting books before purchasing.

What if the edition I need is not listed?

Post a 'wanted' request describing the book, edition, and your budget. Many students check the feed before listing their own books and might reach out.

When is the best time to buy or sell textbooks?

The first two weeks of each semester see the most activity. Selling at the end of the semester is also popular, especially before finals when next-semester students start shopping early.

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