Union University Textbook Buyback Spring 2010
Look out, Jackson, Tennessee. BookFool.com is coming your way. Are you ready for a second opinion on your used book prices? You may be surprised how much your books are really worth!
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We’ve heard your cries.
Every semester we speak with thousands of students about their textbook needs. We ask how their bookstore is treating them, how their off-campus bookstore treats them (if they have one), and whether they’re happy with their textbook options.
In our experience, students are unhappy with their textbook options at 98% of the schools we visit. The happy 2% attend a school that really pays attention to their textbooks needs and fights to get them great prices when they buy and sell. If students are happy, we simply move on to where we’re needed more.
Well, Union, your fellow students told us they’re not happy with their textbook options. So we’re coming to town!
Ready for a great deal?
It’s simple: Bring us your books. We tell you what they’re worth. You decide which ones to sell. We give you cash. No pressure! For more info, check out How to Sell Your Books to BookFool.com.
Is this for real?
You know it! This semester we’re set up by Starbucks on Vann Drive, beside Baskin-Robbins and across from Chick-fil-A. Can’t miss it! And there’s plenty of parking.
If you’re ready for a great deal on your used books, come by May 17, 18, 19, and 20. We’re open from 8am to 6pm. Give us a try and send your friends!
Scenes from Buyback Spring 2010
Buybacks are rocking this semester. This promises to be our biggest semester yet! Here are some early shots coming in from around the Buyback Map.
Bottles hanging over Emory Univ. in Atlanta.
ARROOOOOOOOW!!!
ARROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!
Underground Coffeehouse. Searcy, AR.
Special Buyback Helpers at Harding.
The Harding Billboard Car.
The Harding Billboard Car, part 2.
Sewanee Rock Pose!
The NEMCC buyback team posters their car in response to the Harding team.
What do you think?
We would take more pictures but we’re too busy buying books!!!
BookFool.com Flood Update 05-03-10
By now you’ve heard of the massive flooding in Middle Tennessee this weekend. This quick post is to let you know that BookFool is fine and Buybacks are proceeding according to schedule. Our Rhodes Buyback team had trouble getting out of Nashville this morning, but they are leaving town soon and should open their buyback later today.
We’re pleased to announce that our new warehouse is completely dry and the Command Center there is running at 100%.
Two full-time Fools had their houses flooded and cleanup has begun on that front. The most picturesque disaster was the collapsing of one of our backyard hills:
The hill before.
The hill after, part 1.
The hill after, Part 2.
Stay safe out there, people. We will post to our Twitter feed as updates become available.
Jenny Tell the Truth
The most ridiculous of our new flyers also has a story behind it. Jenny, Tell the Truth:
Jenny Tell the Truth
On our drive to the warehouse, there’s a sign where people can leave various messages to friends. One says “I love SARAH” in big colorful letters. Then there’s “Jenny Tell the Truth,” scrawled in Sharpie on a white background.
We have no idea who Jenny is (or if she ever ended up telling the truth), but the phrase “Jenny, Tell the Truth” worked its way onto one of our flyers and is now going out to campuses across the country. It’s also becoming a byword around the office for encouraging people to be honest. You really ate the whole thing? Jenny, tell the truth.
Poor Jenny.
Jim Coudal’s Greatest Failure
A quick quote for this icy Tuesday:
“If it’s a good idea and it gets you excited, try it, and if it bursts into flames, that’s going to be exciting too. People always ask, ‘What is your greatest failure?’ I always have the same answer — We’re working on it right now, it’s gonna be awesome!” ~ Jim Coudal
Your Fools are working behind the scenes this month to make something big happen. You may not see its effects for awhile but stay tuned!
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