Find answers to common questions and get help with BookYard
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Click "Get Started Free" and use your university .edu email address to create an account. You'll need to verify your email before you can start buying and selling.
Yes! BookYard is completely free for students. There are no listing fees, transaction fees, or membership costs. We believe textbooks should be affordable for everyone.
Once you find a book you're interested in, click "Contact Seller" to start a conversation. You can message back and forth to arrange pickup details and ask questions about the book.
BookYard facilitates connections between students, but payments are handled directly between buyers and sellers. Most students prefer cash, Venmo, or other peer-to-peer payment methods.
If you encounter any issues with a listing or another user, you can report it using the flag icon on book listings or contact our support team directly.
Can't find what you're looking for? Our support team is here to help.