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| Type | Trading brand |
|---|---|
| Industry | Online retail, recommerce |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Products | Second-hand books, CDs, DVDs and media |
| Parent | Revival Books Limited |
| Website | www |
WeBuyBooks is a British online retailer specialising in the purchase, resale and recycling of second-hand books and other media products.
The company is operated by Revival Books Limited, a company based in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. Revival Books Limited also operates the related brands WeBuyGames and WeBuyBricks.[1] The company operates an online platform allowing individuals and organisations to sell unwanted books by entering book details or scanning product barcodes. Items acquired by the company are assessed before being resold or recycled depending on their suitability.[2]
History- WeBuyBooks was established during the growth of online second-hand retail and the wider recommerce sector[3]. The company developed a business model based around acquiring used books from individuals and organisations and processing them for resale. Revival Books, the company behind WeBuyBooks, began as a small book business in Rossendale before transitioning towards online sales.
In 2012, local business publication B&E Boys reported that Revival Books had expanded its warehouse operations after moving away from traditional retail towards online selling through marketplaces including Amazon and eBay.[4] The company's co-founder Mike Lane has discussed the development of the second-hand book industry and the company's business model in an interview with the New Books Network. The discussion covered the economics of the used book trade, sourcing stock and the wider second-hand book market.[5]
Operations and growth- WeBuyBooks is headquartered in Rawtenstall, Lancashire, UK where books acquired through its platform are processed before resale or recycling. The company has received coverage from regional and national business publications regarding its expansion. TheBusinessDesk.com reported that WeBuyBooks obtained a seven-figure funding package to support growth, including investment in its operational facilities.[6] Insider Media also reported on plans for the company to move its headquarters following funding support, highlighting expansion at the Lancashire-based business.[7] Lancashire Business View featured WeBuyBooks as part of coverage examining Lancashire companies scaling their operations and developing their businesses.[8] The company has also received coverage from the BBC in relation to developments within the online retail sector.[9]
Business model- WeBuyBooks operates within the second-hand retail and recommerce sectors. Customers submit books for valuation through the company's website or mobile application, with accepted items collected, processed and prepared for resale.
The company purchases a range of media products including books, CDs, DVDs and games. Its online platform uses barcode and ISBN identification to allow customers to receive valuations for items before completing a sale.[10]
Consumer publications have referenced WeBuyBooks as one of several online services available for selling unwanted household items, although these articles generally focus on consumer advice rather than the company itself.[11]
Recycling and sustainability- WeBuyBooks has developed its business model around the reuse of previously owned books and media products. In 2024, the Lancashire Telegraph reported on a book recycling initiative launched by the company, explaining its efforts around reuse and recycling of unwanted books.[12]
The company's activities operate within the wider circular economy sector, where existing products are reused, resold or recycled to extend their useful life.
Parent company and related brands- WeBuyBooks is operated by Revival Books Limited. The company also operates other online resale brands.
WeBuyGames is a Revival Books Limited brand specialising in the purchase and resale of used video games. The service follows a similar model to WeBuyBooks, allowing customers to sell unwanted games through an online platform.
WeBuyBricks is a Revival Books Limited brand specialising in the purchase, processing and resale of used Lego products.
The brand has received independent media coverage. The Lancashire Telegraph reported on the launch of a WeBuyBricks application connected with the company's LEGO activities.[13]
The brand also received national coverage from the Daily Express in an article examining the reuse of unwanted LEGO bricks and the company's approach to extending the lifespan of LEGO products.[14]
Charity and community activities- WeBuyBooks has participated in initiatives connected with book reuse and community access to books. The company has promoted programmes involving donations of books to schools and community organisations.[15]
See also- * Recommerce * Circular economy * Online marketplace
References-
- ↑ "Terms and Conditions". WeBuyBooks.
- ↑ "WeBuyBooks". WeBuyBooks.
- ↑ "Resale rises: new Amazon research shows pre-owned online shopping now worth £4.3 billion a year in the UK". UK Press Centre. 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
- ↑ "Reviving Books And Industrial Space". B&E Boys. 21 December 2012.
- ↑ "How Does the Second-Hand Book Business Really Work? with WeBuyBooks Co-founder Mike Lane". New Books Network.
- ↑ "Online book retailer expanding following bank's seven-figure funding package". TheBusinessDesk.com.
- ↑ "Online retailer to make HQ move after funding boost". Insider Media.
- ↑ "Lancashire's Growth Recipe: Upscaling tips from the entrepreneurial table". Lancashire Business View.
- ↑ "Online retailer WeBuyBooks grows with second-hand book market". BBC News.
- ↑ "WeBuyBooks". WeBuyBooks.
- ↑ "How to sell items online safely". The Guardian.
- ↑ "Rawtenstall company launches book recycling scheme". Lancashire Telegraph.
- ↑ "Rawtenstall WeBuyBricks celebrate new app filling pool of Lego". Lancashire Telegraph.
- ↑ "Businessman saves 25 million Lego bricks from landfill - this is how he does it". Daily Express.
- ↑ "Company News". WeBuyBooks.
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