The used book market saw a significant shift this week as SellBackYourBook.com merged with World of Books – Sell Your Books on November 19, following the earlier integration of Ziffit into the World of Books ecosystem. The consolidation brings multiple well-known buyback brands under a single unified platform.
Existing SellBackYourBook.com customers won’t face any service disruption. The platform maintains all user credentials, with open carts and ongoing trades seamlessly transferred to the new system. “We’re still the same great place to sell books – just with a new look and feel,” reads the announcement on the website.
World of Books: A Growing Force in the Used Books Market
The consolidation highlights the expanding influence of the World of Books Group, a company that started with an environmentally conscious mission in 2002. What began as an initiative to rescue books from landfills has evolved into a major player in the sustainable book industry, now moving approximately 6 million books annually.
The British company recently rebranded its retail operation to “Wob” while expanding beyond books into other media formats like CDs and DVDs. Operating through various brands including Wob, Ziffit, and Shopiago, World of Books Group has established itself as a significant force in both consumer and business-to-business book trade.
Book Buyback Industry Outlook
This consolidation represents one of the more significant shifts in recent book buyback market history. The merger of these established brands under the World of Books umbrella suggests a trend toward consolidation in the used book industry.
BookScouter will continue monitoring these market developments and their impact on buyback pricing trends and industry dynamics. Future updates will track how this consolidation affects various market segments, from individual sellers to professional book flippers and bulk resellers.
