UNC Asheville Bookstore’s

GUARANTEED BUYBACK

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • What is Guaranteed Buyback? A new program for University Bookstores in North Carolina mandated by the UNC System General Administration to help reduce the cost of textbooks for students.
  • What books are included? The books which have a Guaranteed Buyback sticker are bought back at half of the new price until the end date listed on the sticker.
  • What if my book was purchased used? All books, new or used, which are in resalable condition and have a Guaranteed Buyback sticker, are bought back at the end of the semester during BuyBack at half of the new price.
  • Will any other books be bought back for half of the new price? Yes. Many books that are re-adopted for the next semester will be bought back for half of the new price, regardless of the book being listed in the G.B. program and having a sticker.
  • How does a book become a part of the G.B. program? Academic departments, as well as individual faculty members, choose the books which will be a part of the program by committing to that text for two to three years.
  • Where can I find out if my books are part of the program? Click here for the list.