How it Works?

ONLINE BOOKSTORE TIMELINE: AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS

Here is a brief overview of the online bookstore operation, along with general dates. Please note that these dates are estimates and may be adjusted somewhat according to your school’s needs.

SCHOOL GIVES BOOKLIST TO ESCO   MAY 1

- We use your list of books and courses on your online bookstore website. We create an online bookstore built around the list of books and courses we’ve received from you.

BOOK BUYBACK   LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

- We buy back the student’s used books

- Books are inspected and graded at our warehouse

- Seniors receive payment via check

- Returning students receive payment via online bookstore credit

- Books are cleaned and rebound as necessary for resale on the website

ONLINE BOOKSTORE OPENS   MID-JULY

- You review the site for approval before it opens

- We open the bookstore on the date specified by the school

- Administrative login lets you monitor order information

- Website is secured with password protection and encryption

STUDENTS/PARENTS ORDER & RECEIVE BOOKS   SUMMER/SCHOOL YEAR

- Customers create an account and login to website

- Used books and discounts are clearly illustrated on the site

- Payments can be made with a debit/credit card or in the mail

- Orders placed in the morning will ship the same day

- Books will arrive within 1-3 business days, depending on location

- Refunds available for 90 days; may be returned as buybacks after that

- Although most orders are placed in the summer; the website is open the entire school year

ESCO SENDS COMMISSION CHECKS TO SCHOOL   OCTOBER 1

- School paid annually according to contract rate

- Commission is based on buybacks sold to us, and purchases on the website

How it Works?

Overview of the website

The ESCO Online Bookstore is customized with your school information, booklist, colors and logo. We can add additional materials as needed. Here is an overview of the ordering process.