Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
No subscription. No membership. No hidden fees. Pay only for the books you purchase — typically 50–80% less than new retail.
Book Prices
Books start from under $20.
Prices are typically 50–80% below new retail.
Price varies by title, edition, and condition grade.
No subscription or membership required.
Shipping
| Method | Cost | Free threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Delivery | $4.99 flat | Free on orders $150+ |
| Standard Delivery | From $5.99 | Free on orders $150+ |
| Expedited Delivery | From $12.99 | Free on orders $200+ |
Ships via USPS across all 50 U.S. states. Full shipping details →
Sales Tax
Payment
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
Checkout is secured by Stripe. Your card number is never stored on our servers.
Returns
7-day return window from the date of delivery. If the book's condition does not match the listing description, you are entitled to a full refund — no questions asked.
Pricing FAQs
How much do textbooks cost at Pristine Text?+−
Textbooks start from under $20. Prices are typically 50–80% below new retail and vary by title, edition, and condition grade. There is no subscription or membership fee — you pay only for the books you purchase.
Is there a subscription or membership fee?+−
No. Pristine Text has no subscription, no membership, and no hidden fees. You pay the listed price for each book plus applicable shipping. That is it.
Does Pristine Text offer free shipping?+−
Yes. Orders of $150 or more automatically qualify for free Extended or Standard Delivery. Expedited Delivery is free on orders of $200 or more. No promo code required — the discount is applied at checkout.
Does Pristine Text charge sales tax?+−
Sales tax of 8.25% is collected on orders shipped to Texas addresses. Customers in all other U.S. states are not charged sales tax. Tax is calculated automatically at checkout based on your shipping address.
What payment methods does Pristine Text accept?+−
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Checkout is secured by Stripe. Pristine Text never stores your card number or payment data on our servers.
What is the return policy?+−
We offer a 7-day return window from the date of delivery. If the book's condition does not match the listing description, you are entitled to a full refund. Start a return from your order history or contact us directly.
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