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Books

Book Buy-Back

At the Illinois Homeschool Resource Center (ILHRC), you can bring in gently used homeschool curriculum and receive store credit on the spot. Use your credit anytime (no expiration) on used or new items in our shop.

How It Works (3 Easy Steps)
 

  1. Bring it in — Drop off your books and materials during shop hours. No appointment needed.

  2. We review — We quickly check condition and look up the retail price (MSRP).

  3. Get credit — You receive store credit.

Credit never expires. It’s non‑cash and non‑transferable, and can be used on any in‑stock items.
 

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What We Accept

Yes: Recent editions of popular homeschool curriculum (Abeka, BJU Press, Notgrass, Apologia, IEW, Saxon, Math‑U‑See, Singapore, etc.), teacher guides, student texts with unused consumable pages, literature sets, high‑demand electives.

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Not accepting at this time: Outdated editions, items with heavy writing, torn/missing pages, damaged bindings, incomplete sets, photocopies, or materials with water/smoke damage.

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Tip: If you’re unsure, bring it—our team will sort and advise. You may choose donation for anything we can’t credit.

Quick Drop‑Off Checklist

  • Books are clean and free of sticky notes, food spills, or smoke odors.

  • Consumables (workbooks) are unused—or only lightly used if you’re okay with the lower Fair tier.

  • Sets are kept together (teacher + student + tests/keys) if possible.

    We reserve the right to adjust rates during special events or for specialty/oversized items, boxed sets, or low‑demand titles. We’ll always tell you the credit amount before proceeding.

Using Your Store Credit

Just give us your name or email at checkout and we'll apply your store credit to your cart.

  • No expiration. Use it whenever you’re ready.

  • Applies to anything in store (used or new) unless specifically labeled otherwise.

  • Non‑cash, non‑transferable. Credit is tied to your customer account.

  • Partial use is fine. Any unused amount stays on your balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions
 

Do I need an appointment?
Nope! Walk‑ins are welcome during bookstore hours. Large drop‑offs? Feel free to call ahead.
 

How many items can I bring?
Bring a bag or a trunk‑load—we’re happy to help. Very large drop‑offs may take extra time to process.
 

How do you determine retail price (MSRP)?
We reference publisher listings and trusted databases. If an official MSRP isn’t available, we use a standard value based on edition and current market demand.
 

What if I disagree with the condition you assigned?
We’re glad to walk through our criteria and take a second look. Final condition assignment is at ILHRC’s discretion.

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Can I donate items instead of receiving credit?
Absolutely. You can mark items as donation during intake.

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Can I get cash instead of store credit?
This program is store‑credit only. That’s how we keep credit percentages generous for families.

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Fine Print (Policy Summary)

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  • ILHRC may decline items due to condition, edition, or low demand.

  • Once accepted for credit, items become the property of ILHRC and may be priced at our discretion.

  • Credit is issued at intake; it is non‑cash, non‑transferable, and does not expire.

  • Rates, acceptance criteria, and limits may change during special promotions or peak seasons.

Have questions before you stop by?

 

Email: info@illinoishr.com   • Visit: 111 Fisk St. Goodfield, IL on Tuesdays between 9 and 4.

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We can’t wait to help your family’s learning take root—again and again!

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