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How to rent out your course books and earn money

Books sitting on your shelf? Here is how to list them and get paid when other students rent.

Magdalena Mossberg

By Magdalena Mossberg

Editorial lead, BookApp

How to rent out your course books and earn money

Many students still have course books after a class ends. Listing them on BookApp helps you recover part of the cost while helping others save money.

Prepare the book

Inspect the book and be honest about its condition. Note highlights, markings, and wear in your listing. Accurate descriptions reduce disputes later.

Create your listing

Search by ISBN or scan the barcode in the app. Set condition, weekly price, and when you can ship. Fair pricing helps your book get rented faster.

When someone rents

You receive a notification once the booking is paid. Ship according to the rental instructions and use tracked delivery. Payment is held securely until the rental period progresses as planned.

After the rental

When the book is returned in acceptable condition, the rental is completed and payout is sent to your connected account under BookApp terms.

Ready to rent or lend course books?

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