Books are storehouses of information, and can truly be best friends in times of loneliness and depression. Often, people share how they benefit from a simple reading that could be a few lines or content that is enlightening on issues that question their very presence. Through our academic pursuits, the various systems followed within the courses offered worldwide, we establish a bond of understanding and application with the content of various textbooks designed to express the syllabus. However, you find yourself faced with the big question―'what do I do with the books I have on graduating?' The prices of textbooks today have escalated in proportion to the investment in the 'schooling' itself. Selling them off can be a good idea! No matter within which system or where you are educated, the textbooks that are of no use to you in the next class, do cause concern. You may or may not have to refer to them again, most of the time―you don't. However, the investment is never in vain! There are a number of online and offline campus resources that offer to buy your used textbooks, at a decent price. You could even opt for the compensation package that involves your picking up the books you need in return for the ones you are through with. If money is not an issue with you, think about this―your books can actually be used to help fight illiteracy in developing nations. There are a number of special partnerships that enable you to reach out to poor and underprivileged students, without you even leaving the paradigms of your vicinity! You could consider donation over payback, and you are assured of an act that will make you feel good for a lifetime. By donating your used books to a great cause, you are able to enrich the life of another, miles away from you. The option to sell enables your books to be cataloged, and thereby benefit others. You could even attempt to sell your books to a known used-book depot, and redirect the funds to a cause that stirs you. There are used book depots that take on the selling of used textbooks, and then use the money thus earned to reach out to places where it can do someone some good. You, ideally, should first segregate the books you are through with, and those which you feel you would have the need for at a later date for reference. Once this is done, place the books in a box and tape a label on the outside, which specifies the names, the author, and the level or grade. After this is done, you simply identify any online or offline resource that deals with the sale of used textbooks and close the deal. It pays to conduct some comparison shopping, especially if you are planning on a book exchange scheme or using the money thus received for further stationery purchase. Selling your used textbooks can be a worthwhile endeavor, in case you need the funds to take care of college expenses or for buying other textbooks. You need to ensure that they are in good condition, with no missing pages or loose ones. In that case, ensure timely repair, instead of waiting for the last moment. You should try to identify institute tie-ups with the used textbook depots, and look into any such service on campus. Remember that the prices of used textbooks depreciate with every passing academic year and the condition in which the book is handed over to the depot. In case you decide on dealing with a dealer who is located in another region, then you have to ensure that the books are carefully packed, to avoid any damage while in transit. Many resources that help you in selling old textbooks, offer free shipping, postage, and insurance. This assures you of no extra charge or out-of-pocket expenses involved.