WeBuyBooks

WeBuyBooks, British buyer of second-hand books

WeBuyBooks presents itself as a specialist book buyer in the United Kingdom. Its activity consists of purchasing used copies from individuals, valuing them and then reselling them so they circulate again. The company targets those who want to clear their shelves, earn extra income or dispose of an inherited library, as well as students who need to sell their textbooks.

The process has four steps: the seller scans the barcode or enters the ISBN on the website or mobile app, receives an immediate offer, sends the items free of charge and gets paid the day after they are checked. The company states that shipping can be done by post with a prepaid label or through free home collection, without needing to print the label at home.

What it buys and which titles fetch the best prices

The buying catalogue covers books, but also CDs, DVDs and games. Within books, the company notes that the highest offers correspond to current-edition university and academic textbooks in disciplines such as medicine, law, engineering, sciences, economics and psychology. It also particularly values specialist non-fiction in history, philosophy, art history, architecture and music theory, technical and professional reference works, art and photography books, and titles for hobbyists in subjects such as chess, horology, beekeeping or fishing.

Fiction, cookbooks, CDs, DVDs and games are also bought, although according to the company itself it is specialist stock that raises the total value of a basket. Older editions are accepted, but they tend to be valued lower than current ones because demand decreases when a new edition appears.

Books without ISBN, rarities and complete collections

For old, rare or specialist copies that do not have an ISBN and cannot be scanned, WeBuyBooks offers an online catalogue with hundreds of selectable titles to obtain an immediate price. The company states that it buys both individual rare books and entire collections, a useful option for clearing a library or an inheritance. If the title does not appear in the catalogue, the team handles enquiries by email to prepare a tailored valuation.

When the volume exceeds 500 books, the company recommends its bulk buying service, with an enquiry form to describe the collection. Below that figure, it suggests using the mobile app, whose barcode scanner is faster than manual ISBN entry.

Shipping, timelines and payment method

Shipping is free. Once the offer is accepted, the company provides a prepaid label that can be printed at home, at a participating parcel point or at the time of collection. The package is delivered to a local drop-off point or collected from home at no cost. Transport usually takes between one and three days.

The company recommends depositing the items within seven days of accepting the offer. If it does not receive them within 21 days, it warns that the original price might not be maintained and that the valuation will be reviewed upon arrival. Payment is normally made within 24 hours after the items are checked, using the method chosen by the seller.

Business volume and incentive programme

The website states that the company has paid more than £38 million to its customers to date. It adds that last year its users obtained an average of £24.94 from the sale of their items. As an incentive, it automatically applies an additional 5% when the sale amount exceeds £25.

WeBuyBooks also offers a bonus programme for students and a next-day fast payment option. Its commercial message emphasises waste reduction: the books, CDs, DVDs and games purchased are resold so others can enjoy them, and the company states that its activity saves thirty acres of forest each year.

Company structure and customer service

The company maintains a headquarters at Hall Carr Mill, Fallbarn Road, Rawtenstall, Lancashire. It has a help centre with guides on item condition, packaging and drop-off points, as well as FAQs and a blog with tips. Telephone support is available Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, and email is attended at any time.

Location and contact

Hall Carr Mill, Fallbarn Road, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 7NX · Phone: 01706 248281 · Email: info@webuybooks.co.uk