Buy & Sell Second-Hand Textbooks in South Africa
Join South African students saving money on university textbooks. Buy and sell securely with QR verification on UCT, Stellenbosch, Wits & many more campuses.
Join South African students saving money on university textbooks. Buy and sell securely with QR verification on UCT, Stellenbosch, Wits & many more campuses.
The first trusted, modern marketplace for second-hand university textbooks tailored for students on any campus. Here's why students love us:
Buy second-hand textbooks at a fraction of retail prices. Sell your used textbooks to recover costs. Perfect for UCT, Stellenbosch, Wits, UJ students and many more campuses.
Search by title, filer by university and price. Connect with sellers on your campus for easy exchange.
Our encrypted QR verification system ensures safe exchanges. Payments are secured with PayStack to ensure high standards.
Join South Africa's student textbook marketplace in 3 simple steps:
Upload textbooks with their titles, versions and the university they are from. Take some stylish photos of it and choose your price.
Chat securely with buyers/sellers from your university. Arrange campus meetups or use our recommended safe zones.
Scan the unique QR code from your buyer/seller to confirm exchange. Automated payment processing will begin.
Take a look at our simple, clean interface designed for the best student experience.
Students typically save 40-70% compared to new textbook prices. For expensive textbooks costing R800-R2000 new, you can often find them for R300-R800 on Amber.
Yes! Amber uses encrypted QR verification for all transactions to ensure responsibility from both parties involved with the transaction. Meet in public campus areas, verify the book condition, and scan the QR code to complete the transaction securely.
Amber works at all South African universities including UCT, Stellenbosch, Wits, UJ, UP, UKZN, Rhodes, UWC, NWU, and more. Any student can register and start selling.
Absolutely! List your textbooks in under 2 minutes. Set your price, add photos, and connect with buyers on your campus.
