Frequently Asked Questions
When and How can I buy my books for Fall?
Online
· www.minesbookstore.com
· The Rocker Shop staff will have your order
waiting for you.
· Photo ID is required for pick up.
· Allow bookstore staff 3 working days to process
orders.
· Books will be reshelved by the end of the first
week of classes if not picked up.
· Late deliveries from publishers, late adoptions from faculty members, addition of courses offered, etc. may
affect the availability of textbooks.
· Financial Aid is unavailable for online orders.
In-Store
· You select your own textbooks. Course Card
indicates available format options.
· Easiest way to use Financial Aid.
· Late deliveries from publishers, late adoptions from faculty members, addition of courses offered, etc. may
affect the availability of textbooks.
How does the bookstore determine which books I need ?
· Books are chosen by the faculty members of the respective course
· Faculty are encouraged to make book decisions early so the
least expensive books may be found
· The Rocker Shop acquires your books from used book
wholesalers and new book publishers
What do I need to have with when looking for books
in the store?
· Have
your course schedule available when reserving or purchasing textbooks
· Some
section numbers may use different books for the same course number
How much will my textbooks cost this fall?
· Costs
depend on your course load and particular courses
· Freshman students should budget approximately $600-$800 for
fall semester
What if I order online and find the same textbook
listed twice for the same course?
· Indicates that there are different formats
available for the same book.
· Not required to purchase both.
Above the textbook list for the course there is
a section called “sections notes” which explains the situation.
Does The Rocker Shop Bookstore accept phone credit card
orders?
· Yes, you will need to provide the necessary information
along with the security number from the back of your credit card.
· Bookstore does not keep your card on file.
· Upon the conclusion of the transaction the card number will be destroyed
What if I buy the wrong book from The Rocker Shop
Bookstore?
· Full refunds through the date indicated on your receipt.
· Required to have receipt for any book return.
· All items that came with book, must also be returned for
full refund
Can I use Financial Aid to purchase my textbooks?
Speak with Student Account/Cashiers Office personnel for details on how to use
Financial Aid to purchase books.
When is textbook sellback?
· Textbook sellback is held during Finals Week.
What affects the amount I get back for textbooks
at sell back?
· Usage for next semester
· Quantity needed
· Edition of the title
· Condition of the copy
· Missing components
· Custom or highly specified
How much will I get for my books at sellback?
· The Rocker Shop pays up to 50% of the new book purchase.
· Price depends upon supply and demand.
· Due to new editions being published, there are times where
we are unable to pay anything for your books.
· Students receive cash upon the completion of a valid buyback
What about textbook pricing?
· Bookstore
only grosses 20% on a new textbook.
· That 20% must pay all overhead expenses.
· 100% of the money made, after expenses is reinvested into the school.
· Lowest book prices are always sought.
If the bookstore could give me a hint about the
security of my books, what would it be?
· Textbooks should be treated like valuables.
· Make a small unique pencil “mark” on a page to identify it.
· If your book is lost or stolen, you can identify it by indicating what the unique mark is and what page it is on.