How OldTextBooks works
Whether you're saving up to 60% on your next semester's books or turning last year's shelf into wallet credit — here's exactly what happens, step by step.
Buying a textbook
Find the right copy, pay by UPI, and follow it from dispatch to your door.
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Search & filter
Search by title, ISBN, or author. Filter by category, condition, price, and year.
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Check the listing carefully
Every listing is reviewed by a person before it goes live. Look at the photos of the actual copy and its Like new, Good or Fair grade.
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Pay by UPI
Pay by UPI against your order reference, then upload the screenshot and UTR. Our team verifies it and marks the order paid.
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Get it delivered
Delivery is ₹100 per five books by courier. Track it from My Orders, and raise a refund request there if the book does not match.
Selling a textbook
Turn your old books into cash. Most sellers list a book in under 60 seconds.
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Snap 1–3 photos
Cover, index page, and any wear. Good light, no filters.
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We auto-price at 25% of MRP
Enter the original MRP and we suggest a fair selling price. Tweak if you want.
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We approve & publish
Our team reviews your listing within a few hours. Approved books go live the same day.
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Ship & get paid
Once the buyer confirms delivery, funds land in your wallet. Withdraw to UPI anytime.
Why students trust us
Reviewed listings
Every book stays pending until a person on our team reviews its details and photos.
UPI with manual checks
You pay by UPI against an order reference, and our team verifies every payment by hand.
Wallet refunds
Raise a refund request from My Orders; approved refunds are credited to your wallet.
Wallet withdrawals
Sellers withdraw wallet earnings by UPI or bank transfer, from ₹100 upwards in ₹100 steps.
Ready to save — or start earning?
Join thousands of students buying and selling academic books the smart way.