about: TBXN.com The Book Exchange Network

The Book Exchange Network (TBXN) is a unique online platform which connects students from different schools and helps them sell their used textbooks directly to each other. TBXN is FREE and is here to help education more affordable.

List your books at no charge, and use the internal Message Center to communicate with other students to keep your email safe. You will receive an email notification when someone tries to contact you.

How book exchange works

Seller


	You need the books ISBN to sell a book. Please go to sell book for more information

posts a book

Buyer


	Search books by ISBN or keywords. Also, search book by flyer code if the seller has posted a flyer

finds the book

Both parties


	A buyer would contact the seller through our Message Center. The Message Center will in turn send an email message to the seller. Both parties continue to communicate through our Message Center and receive a notification of messages via email as well

arrange a meeting through our secure and confidential Message Center

Parties meet and complete the transaction

	Spread the word
	The more who know about book exchange, the more everyone saves. Help spread the word... encourage your friends to post their used books. Ask your professors to mention TBXN in their classes or make a direct link to books at TBXN.

	Privacy Policy
	Please see our security & privacy section on how our Message Center keeps your email and other contact information secure

	Adopt a Book Exchange program
	Would you like to sponsor or setup a book exchange program for your school? We can help... and at no charge. Feel free to contact us.

Benefits

It's


	Using this service is absolutely free. Of course, that does not mean free books. Buyers will still have to pay sellers the price they agreed on.

free

It's


	Buyers and sellers communicate via an internal messaging system, which keeps their contact information (e.g. email and phone number) fully confidential

secure

Used books are cheaper
No shipping cost
No middle man
Search by zip code to find the best prices in your area
Receive the book quickly and in person
Get tips from seller about the book

Custom Flyers

Print free custom flyers directly from the browser

Select create flyer from the book exchange menu

	History
	Offline book exchange programs have been in place in various colleges and universities for decades. After the invent of the World Wide Web, some offline book exchange programs added an online component. TBXN's development was initiated as a result of personal need of its founder for his students. Today, many colleges and universities have adopted various forms of book exchange programs and other means to improve textbook affordability.

	Philosophy
	Our philosophy is simple - help education, help the world. A major factor in education is affordability, and textbook affordability is a major cause of hardship among students. So here's The Book Exchange Program, free of charge.

Start selling your old books today... it's easy, and it's free.

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The Book eXchange Network (TBXN)