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Tonya D.
I sent my book and they received it now the status shows contact customer. I can not find a # for them and I have tried emailing them but it don't go through. Please do not use this company.
Response from Textbook ManiacAug 1, 2019
After contacting this customer, she replied and we were able to pay her, via PayPal, so this issue has been resolved.
Paul W.
Sent Textbook Maniac a book in very good condition (no damage) worth $9.05 buy back. They received it, then sent an e-mail claiming it had water damage and was worth $0. My only recourse was to pay for them to ship it back to me, or let them keep it. After this, I read reviews of many others who had the same experience, even the same false claim of "water damage". SCAMMERS!
Response from Textbook ManiacJul 8, 2019
We always offer to send pictures of the damage we see. If we ask for return shipping it's only because we buy books based on good condition and if it arrives with damage we can't pay the original amount. Since this book was so cheap, the damage makes it unsalable. Shipping is asked for since we paid to get a damaged book here, we shouldn't have to pay for something being sent that is damaged. We are already losing $4 to get the damaged book to us.
Dewitt H.
THIS COMPANY SCAMMED ME!!!
Response from Textbook ManiacJul 8, 2019
We did send pictures to the customer showing the wrong isbn on the book. He sent in a order saying one isbn and we received a different one. The correct isbn isn't worth anything. We only asked for them to pay return shipping if they wanted it back because we paid to have the wrong books sent to us. If they do not want it back, we will recycle it. We have no use for this book. Thanks
Brittany
Sent them 6 books because they had the highest buyback price. They stated they only revieved 3 of them and that they were reducing the price to less than half. I sent all of the books in the same packaging so if they recieved 1 they recieved all. They wouldnt send me back my books either so now I'm out 70 dollars.
Response from Textbook ManiacJul 8, 2019
If we received the package and it is missing books we obviously can't send them back since we don't have them. If we did receive them then we would have paid for them. Either way, if you will contact us, I will do an audit to see if I can figure anything out. Thanks
KP
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM. THEY OFFER ONE PRICE AND STALL WITH GENERATING POSTAGE, YOU THINK THE SITE IS STUCK AND START THE PROCESS OVER THEN THEIR OFFER DROPS DRAMATICALLY TO LESS THAN HALF. CROOKS WITH NO GOOD INTENTIONS. SAVE YOUR TIME AND CHECK OTHER SITES.
Response from Textbook ManiacJul 8, 2019
We do not stall generating labels. There is sometimes issues with auto generation. Books change price sometimes during the day.
Nichole
Absolutely do not under any circumstance send your books to them. You might be like me and think despite the bad reviews you’re going to give it a try. Don’t. They took my book that is in near perfect condition offered 20.54 and then on on of the back index pages claimed there’s water damage. Can’t even see this in photos I requested. They then offered 9 or for me to pay them to have it shipped back. Absolutely not going to happen. They scam you. They never intended on paying what they offer at first. Pick a different company who is reliable and doesn’t scam and play games
Response from Textbook ManiacJul 8, 2019
We buy thousands of books and we make our offers based on the books arriving in good condition. If it is water wrinkled then we have to drop our sell price drastically which is why we have to deduct. Thanks
Supernova
I'm another case of " I should have read the reviews before sending my book in". shortly put if you are lucky to get your money it will be shorted by a big chunk for untrue "damages" to the book. Then if you dont accept the new price they will keep your book hostage and ghost you. Scamming at its best is what these guys are doing. You will either have to beg for your refund or you get shorted with your money and get some back if you are lucky! Sent in an almost brand new book in and they claimed that it has water damage on it to short my original quote by a big chunk then asked for money to ship it back if you don't accept the new price. Asked for pictures that show the "water damage". The company stopped replying. Well played scam game ladies and gentlemen.
Response from Textbook ManiacJul 8, 2019
We buy thousands of books and we make our offers based on the books arriving in good condition. If it is water wrinkled then we have to drop our sell price drastically which is why we have to deduct. Thanks
Adam
I wish I read the reviews before sending back my book! The company tried to pay me less than half of the agreed upon value. It looks like that is their typical move as they hold the books hostage. Unlucky for them, it was a law school book so I have stronger that usual resources. No where in their terms do they describe having this capability and they are bound to the agreed upon price. I will be contacting the better business bureau to file a complaint and should hopefully have this site shut down in the near future so they can no longer rip off students.
Response from Textbook ManiacJul 8, 2019
We buy thousands of books and we make our offers based on the books arriving in good condition. If it is water wrinkled then we have to drop our sell price drastically which is why we have to deduct. Thanks