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To start selling, just enter the barcode on your item (without spaces or dashes) into the box below.

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Instead of rejecting items that have no resale value, Zapper can recycle them . You can declutter whilst helping the environment - just keep recycling turned on. Read more on how it works.

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Please note: Mobiles and Electronics cannot be mixed with Books, CDs, DVDs and Games in the same trade. If you have a combination of Mobiles or Electronics with other items to sell you will need to create two consecutive trades.

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How it works

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1. Value your items

Get an instant valuation for your book, CD, DVD, game, electronic device or mobile phone. You can even scan it with our handy app.

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2. Choose Payment

Get paid fast via Bank Transfer or PayPal. It's up to you. We always pay our customers what we offer.

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3. Pack

Ensure your items are sealed securely, with the postage labels attached. We have different size and weight requirements depending on the kind of items you’re sending,so make sure to read our packaging guidelines.

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4. Send for FREE

Simply drop off your items at a local Collect+ store (media items) or Post Office (phones and electronics). Use our handy drop-off locator tool to help you find your nearest Collect+ drop off point.

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Zapper is a leading UK trading platform. We offer instant cash valuations for your unwanted items, and we always pay what we offer. Unlike our competitors, we don't reject items that have no resale value. With recycling turned on, everything you send us is either reused, recycled or given a new lease of life. Declutter, the eco way!

Simply send us your items securely sealed with the correct labels, and we'll do the rest. Read more on our packaging guidelines.

To see what goes into recycling your unwanted items, check out our video...

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Sell Books

Selling your books online with Zapper

Whether you’ve made the move to reading on a tablet, or you're simply trying to clear some space by getting rid of some old books, Zapper has the perfect solution for your unwanted literature. Sending your books to Zapper will simultaneously declutter your house whilst making you stack of cash. With the Zapper app, or our simple valuation engine, you'll get a quick price for your old books. Sending them of to Zapper is completely FREE; you won’t pay a penny in postage or face any hidden costs. It’s easy to sell used books with Zapper.

Books are a staple of human society. We've used them for centuries as a way of recording facts, sharing stories, and telling tales. Whether you've collected books over the years for fun, or have boxes full of textbooks from university, the chances are you don't want to hold onto them all. Rather than allowing them to gather dust, why not sell them for some easy cash? Now that books and various other forms of entertainment are available in streamlined digital format, many people have switched out their paperbacks for tablet reading devices. Whether you're joining the digital revolution, or you simply want to make some space on your overloaded bookshelves, Zapper can help you make money on the books you no longer need.

How much are second hand books worth

Getting a quote for your unwanted books couldn't be easier. Simply type the barcode of your books into our valuation system and we'll give you an instant price. Alternatively, download our app to turn your smartphone into a barcode reader, making it even easier to value your books. At Zapper, what we quote is what we pay, so don’t aspect any hidden costs digging into your money.

After the transaction stage is completed on our website, we'll send a free post label to your email which you should attach to your packaged books. We're all about making sure that trading your unwanted books, games, DVDs and more is easier than ever. Don't allow your old, used items to take up space in your home! Trade them in for cash with Zapper today!

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