Is there a 1000Books Ankauf Gutschein?
No code is published for the buy-back service, and none is needed: the price for each book is shown before you sell, and it is binding as long as the book is in the condition 1000Books asks for. What keeps more money in your pocket is the shipping rule. Once the books in one sale add up to €15 or more, 1000Books sends a prepaid DHL label, so the parcel costs you nothing. This page covers selling books; buying used and new books in the 1000Books shop is a separate site.
How selling works
- Scan the barcode or type the ISBN on the site or in the 1000Books app. Scanning and collecting books needs no account.
- Put the books in the sales basket and complete the sale. A free account is needed so the payout can reach your bank.
- Pack all the books of one sale in one sturdy box, up to 31.5 kg, and post it at DHL within 10 days.
- The books are usually checked on the day the parcel arrives, and the money is sent by bank transfer straight after.
What 1000Books pays
Prices follow demand, market prices and how many copies are already in stock. The site shows sample payouts of €4.90 for Die 1%-Methode, €3.10 for Der Gesang der Flusskrebse and €2.40 for Paleo. Each title is bought only up to a limit, so a book may show no price for a while and come back later. Novels, nonfiction, specialist books, children's books, guides and current school books with a valid ISBN are accepted.
What gets rejected
Books with missing or loose pages, mould or strong smells, heavy markings, water damage, library copies, books marked as Mangelexemplar and outdated editions are not bought. A book in worse shape than expected is priced lower or refused, and you are told why. You then have 10 days to choose whether it comes back for a €10 shipping and handling fee; otherwise it is recycled.
Selling a whole collection
For 100 kg or more, about 5 full boxes, 1000Books buys by weight at €0.20 per kilo, weighed in Hamburg. A request is usually answered within 24 hours. For single books the ISBN route usually pays more per book.
How to get the most from a sale
- Collect books until the sale passes €15, so the DHL label is free.
- Check each book against the quality rules before packing, to avoid the €10 return fee.
- Try a title again after a few days or weeks if it shows no price.
Terms on this page were checked on the 1000Books Ankauf website on 3 November 2026.