We at Swap 'Em believe in one core principle: providing students with an alternative marketplace to seek fair prices for their textbooks. We've done everything to cut the extra costs associated with buying and selling used textbooks to provide a unique solution for you.

First, we made it strictly local. Without the burdens of shipping, there is less cost and less worry about the safety (or location!) of a book. Second, we cut the middle man out. This man comes in many forms, from retail bookstores to giant web-based marketplaces that take a cut of the sale price. And last, this is your right to choose. Students deserve to find the best price for their textbooks in a simple and convenient manner.

With that said, we give this gift to you: a free and fair way of doing things.