recently the offer price of a number of books has made trading worthwhile. The free Evri return service seems very effective. the time taken to examine, inform of the result, and credit payment to... See more
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It was straightforward to scan ISBN bar codes on the app - more difficult for older books where you had the enter as a number. Sad that so many books weren't wanted. However, the process was straigh... See more
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We send them books, cds and dvds where they offer a reasonable price. However, the number of items they accept is reducing as is the amount paid. We use Royal Mail to collect our parcels and this wor... See more
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We had many books to dispose of and decided to try this company. They took a fair amount of our books and we were relieved they just insisted on "readable" books unlike other companies that were look... See more
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- #6 of 8 best companies in Second-hand Book Shop
- #40 of 46 best companies in Book shop
- #137 of 200 best companies in Online marketplace
- #6 of 6 best companies in Rare Book Shop
About We Buy Books
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WeBuyBooks helps people across the UK turn unwanted books into extra cash quickly and easily. Whether you are clearing shelves, selling textbooks after university, or making space at home, we make the process simple with fast scanning, instant prices and free delivery options.
We specialise in buying non-fiction books, including textbooks, cookbooks, business books, hobbies, crafts, history, biographies and specialist subjects. Simply scan the barcode using our app or website to get an instant valuation and send your items to us for free.
Alongside books, we also buy CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and video games, making it easy to declutter and earn money from media you no longer use.
At WeBuyBooks, we are proud to offer fair prices, fast payments and friendly customer support, helping millions of items find a new home instead of going to waste.
Visit our website: www.webuybooks.co.uk
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- 01706 212985
- info@webuybooks.co.uk
- webuybooks.co.uk
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Easy to use.
What I liked about this site, was how easy it was. Scanned, Had a price straight away no waiting. Just boxed up, scanned the QR code at the drop off. Payment was very prompt. Will definitely use again. Thank you.
4 June 2026
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Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you found our service quick and easy to use. Thank you for your kind words and support.
Problems scanning with the app
On the plus side, I really appreciate the fact that parcels can now be sent using Royal Mail rather than Evri (which was VERY unreliable) and payment is vry quick -- but I have not been impressed with the app. Sure, it makes it "easier" to scan rather than type in the ISBN, but not when I have to keep checking and correcting the data. I have sent six boxes of books and in each one there were at least two that gave the wrong title for the ISBN. When I realized, I tried a second scan (same) then had to check the basket and figure out which book was misidentified. A paperback "Little Women" went through as "Frankenstein" as one example. If it left the wrongly id-ed books in, the payment was reduced, with nothing for the actual books I'd sent.. a lot more trouble than doing the listings on my laptop!
12 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Hello Lisa,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're really pleased to hear that you've found the switch to Royal Mail more reliable and that you've been happy with our quick payment process.
We're sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced with the app incorrectly identifying books after scanning. We understand how frustrating it is to have to double-check and correct titles, particularly when it affects the valuation of your order. This isn't the experience we want our customers to have.
We'll make sure your feedback is shared with our development team as we continue to improve our service. In the meantime, if you ever notice any discrepancies before sending your items, or have any concerns about a trade, our Customer Services team will always be happy to help.
Thank you again for your feedback and for continuing to use our service.
Best regards,
WeBuyBooks
Good morning everyone
We Buy Books is a great way for readers and resellers to sell their unwanted or no longer required media
16 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear that you find WeBuyBooks a great way to sell unwanted books and other media. We truly appreciate your support and thank you for choosing WeBuyBooks!
Easy to use the app and add books to…
Easy to use the app and add books to the list. Aldo once sent off (easy to get the post office to print off labels) I got the money in my account quite quickly!
19 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear that you found our app easy to use and that posting your books was straightforward. Thank you for your support.
Great pickup service
Great pickup service! Excellent all round service and prompt payment!
19 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Thank you very much for your feedback. We really appreciate it and your support.
Most expensive book refused
Most expensive book refused
It would be good to receive a quick photo with evidence of why it was refused
26 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Hello Derek,
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you were disappointed that your most valuable book was declined. Our Quality Control Team do not have access to the prices offered for the items they inspect.
If you'd like more information about why an item was refused, please don't hesitate to contact our helpful Customer Services team via email, phone or live chat. Where possible, we may be able to access the item and provide photographs to help explain the reason for the rejection.
We appreciate your suggestion, as we understand how helpful this would be, and we'll be sure to pass your feedback on to the relevant team.
Best regards,
WeBuyBooks
Easy cash and give you book second chance
We buy book, make selling books easy. And you give our book second chance to be loved again, rather end up in the bin, which makes me really sad.
All you got to do, pile the book that you done with it, scan( where you get instant price. Take to the post, or wait DPD comes to pick up. And get cash. Easy. Thank you We Buy Book.
12 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear that you found our service easy to use and that you appreciate giving books a second chance to be enjoyed by someone else. It’s great to know that our simple process and collection options made selling your books easy. Thank you for your support and for choosing WeBuyBooks!
Very easy service to use
Very easy service to use, just scan, pack & We Buy Books will do the rest including free collection. The easy way to rid yourself of lots of books in one go.
On the down side, they don't take all that many titles, only took about a 1/4 of what I wanted to sell & their buy price is very low. However you don't do it make money, its really the convenience that would encourage me use them again should I need to.
12 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear that you found our service easy to use. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the range of titles we accept and our valuations. Thank you for your support.
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Thank you for sharing your review. We really appreciate it!
Easy to do
Easy to do, and a good way to make a little bit of money out of something you wouldn't have otherwise.
11 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear that you found our service easy to use and that it helped you make some extra money. We appreciate your feedback and support. Thank you for choosing WeBuyBooks!
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Thank you for sharing your feedback and choosing WeBuyBooks.
Really good
Really good, I sent my books and I was paid for them quickly. I will definitely use this company again.
18 June 2026
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We really appreciate it.
Very easy to do and a quick pick up and…
Very easy to do and a quick pick up and payment. Highly recommended
18 June 2026
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Thank you for sharing your experience and choosing WeBuyBooks.
Brilliant Service
We had many books to dispose of and decided to try this company. They took a fair amount of our books and we were relieved they just insisted on "readable" books unlike other companies that were looking for perfection. The parcel was picked up promptly - confirmation received within 48 hours and money paid!! Really impressed - thank you
18 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear that you found our service straightforward and smooth. Thank you for choosing WeBuyBooks.
I actually found it easy to sell books…
I actually found it easy to sell books on this site, especially as I have never sold anything before. I would definitely recommend.
18 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you found it easy to sell your books with us. Thank you for your support. We truly appreciate it.
Quick to pay up and usually don't…
Quick to pay up and usually don't reject too much stuff
18 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Thank you for your feedback and choosing WeBuyBooks.
Very quick and efficient service
Very quick and efficient service. The only problems are when finding older books without barcodes or with old-style ISBNs/SBNs, when searches throw up EVERY keyword, making it difficult or impossible to track down some books
18 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found our service quick and efficient. We also appreciate your comments about searching for older books without barcodes or with older ISBNs/SBNs. Thank you for choosing WeBuyBooks!
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Thank you for sharing your feedback.
So simple to use the app
So simple to use the app. Over half the really old books were taken and money in the bank immediately
18 June 2026
Reply from We Buy Books
Thank you for sharing your experience. We really appreciate it.
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