Updated October 10, 2026.
I’ve also written about ways to sell your old books and textbooks.
eCampus is one site that was on that list, and while the focus appears to be on textbooks, they DO accept other types of books including novels, biographies, non-fiction, and more.
They are one of the more reputable sites you can use to get cash for textbooks.
The amount you’ll receive depends on the ISBN and current demand for each book. eCampus pays through PayPal, direct deposit, check, or in-store credit after your books are received and checked.
The buyback process uses prepaid UPS labels. If you’re outside the United States, you should check with eCampus about shipping eligibility before sending your books.
Here’s how to get cash for textbooks with eCampus:
- Visit the eCampus buyback page and punch in the ISBN number on your textbooks (usually located by the barcode).
- If you see a buyback price you like, select the book or books you want to sell to them.
- Go through the buyback process, print your prepaid UPS shipping label, stick it on the box, and send your textbooks.
- Payment usually takes 3–5 weeks after eCampus receives your books, and it can take longer during busy seasons. There is a $2 fee if you choose to be paid by check.
Use a Price Comparison Site to Make Sure Your Price is the Best
As you can see this is really not much different than most book buyback sites. However, there are so many of these sites out there and they don’t all give you the same buyback price.
If you want to be sure you are getting as much as possible for your books, I recommend using a comparison website like BookScouter.
You can put your ISBN numbers in there first and it will show you a list of several different book buyback sites and how much each one will give you.
There could always be another site that will give you more than eCampus, so it never hurts to check!
Some Things to Remember
- eCampus gives you a free shipping label to send your books back, but you’ll have to supply your own box/shipping envelope.
- Quotes are good for seven days, so you should make sure UPS scans your package within that time to keep your quoted price.
- Books eCampus rejects for poor condition are not returned.
Book Condition
Understanding what eCampus considers “good” condition is very important before deciding to use them to get cash for textbooks. Their current rules include the following:
Books should have no excessive writing or highlighting, stains, water damage, missing or torn pages, or damaged spines.
Package editions need all their included items. eCampus does not buy instructor, teacher, or international editions.
And I think that about sums up eCampus.
They offer a really good way for college students (or former college students) to get cash for textbooks while freeing up space at home.
It’s also a great place to buy textbooks if you are needing something for school!
How To Get Started at eCampus
If you want to go ahead and make some extra cash by unloading some of your no-longer-needed textbooks, you can go here.
Good luck!
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.