The best way for us to better describe BookSwap is to answer some questions you may have. If you still need more info after reading through these questions, please
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Do I have to sign up to use BookSwap?
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You can search the textbook listings without signing up, but you must register to post books for sale.
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What's the best way to get in touch with other students?
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Students can contact each other through e-mail or by calling each other to set up a meeting time and place.
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Does BookSwap handle the book transactions?
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No. All transactions take place between BookSwap Users. BookSwap is a bulletin board based matching service.
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How can I set up my university with BookSwap?
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Any individual or student organization can partner with BookSwap to get their own customized book exchange. Go to 'partner info', tell us your name and desired color, and we'll set you up immediately. Then market the customized BookSwap as your own.
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Will my email address ever be sold or appear on a junk email list?
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NO. We send out an email roughly once per semester reminding you to visit but that's it.
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How do I change my school, password, email, or telephone number?
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Personal account information can be changed after log-in by clicking on the "member info" button on the left-hand side of the screen.
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My school's not listed - what do I do?
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We've done a pretty good job identifying schools - but recognize we don't have all of them. Send us your school info and we'll add it to our database.
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Why don't you provide service in my country?
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If you help us out we will. Just send us a list of the provinces with the major schools in each province. We'll get you up and running immediately.
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How do I buy or sell textbooks at other universities?
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Textbooks transactions should be done face-to-face whenever possible. If you're brave enough to trade through the mail then I would recommend using a service like iescrow to gaurentee delivery and payment.
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How much should I charge for my textbooks?
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A rough rule of thumb is 50% of the new price… but check the other books on the exchange and see what they're selling for.
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Where should I meet prospective buyers & sellers?
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Always in a public place. I'd recommend the main entrance to the library, the cafreteria, etc. during daylight hours.
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I've sent several emails but haven't heard back
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Sometimes students are rude and don't return calls and emails after they've sold their books. Your best bet is to move on any get the book elsewhere.
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Do you have any additional information to help me contact the other student?
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The only info we have is the information asked for at registration (I.e. First name, email address, university, and sometimes a phone number). All that information appears with the book info - so no… we don't have magic ways of contacting students.
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Should I use a password on my account?
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If you don't put a password on your account you'll be ok 95% of the time. The only danger is if a student knows your email address and decides to take down your postings… which is rare.
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How can you provide this service for free?
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BookSwap is supported by our advertisers and sponsors. We apologize for having ads but it's the only way to pay the bills.
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