Used Book Exchange Guidelines

Welcome to The Charmed Page! We’re excited to help you turn your pre-loved books into future reading adventures. 

General Guidelines for Book Appraisal

At The Charmed Page, we believe in giving books a second life while maintaining a high-quality selection for our readers. If you'd like to trade your gently used books for store credit in the form of loyalty points, please follow these guidelines:

Store Credit Through Loyalty Points

  • Books are exchanged for loyalty points, which can be redeemed for coupons at The Charmed Page.
  • Store credit is not based on retail value, even for brand-new books. Points are determined by demand and condition of the book.

Condition Guidelines

To ensure the best experience for our readers, we can only accept books that meet the following criteria:

  • No water damage: Covers and pages must be dry and intact.
  • No yellowing or stained pages: Pages must be clean and in excellent condition.
  • No broken or cracked spines: The book should be structurally sound and able to stand on a shelf.
  • No ripped pages or covers: All pages and the cover must be intact and untorn.
  • No writing or markings in the book: Includes dedications, notes, or annotations.
    • Exception: Author signatures are welcome!
  • Titles with low demand: We reserve the right to decline books based on our inventory and customer interest.

Exclusions

We currently do not accept:

  • Textbooks
  • Encyclopedias
  • Outdated reference books
  • Magazines or journals

Credit Process

You must have a customer account in order to be issued "credit" aka loyalty points.

  • Loyalty Points Earned:
    • Credit is issued as loyalty points based on the appraised value of the book(s).
    • Points can be accumulated and redeemed for store coupons to purchase new or used books.
  • Redeeming Loyalty Points:
    • Redeem points during checkout for savings on your next book haul.
    • Points cannot be exchanged for cash or other non-bookstore items.

Donation Options for Unaccepted Books

If a book does not meet our criteria or we are unable to offer credit, you have the option to:

  • Donate to Educators and Free Libraries:
    • Contribute to our adoption boxes for educators or community free libraries.
  • Charity Donations:
    • Allow us to donate your unaccepted books to a charity or non-profit organization.
  • Seasonal Book Sales:
    • Books may be used in our spring and summer charity book sales to benefit local causes.

By participating in our book credit program, you’re supporting the community and helping promote literacy while enjoying rewards for your contributions. We’re thrilled to have you participate in our program—thank you for supporting The Charmed Page!

➡️ Ready? Book your drop-off time now via our Calendly link:  https://calendly.com/riah-charmedpagebooks/used-book-drop-off

Have questions about what books we’ll take? Feel free to ask our team before bringing them in. Happy reading!