Used Books & Uniforms

Parents talked, we listened. To better align with trends in our region, our families' shopping habits and the availability of volunteers, Bishop O'Connell is no longer hosting a Used Book and Uniform Sale in the summer.  

Used Textbooks

We encourage parents to utilize online resources to sell, donate and exchange textbooks. We’ve included some popular online retailers below - which are  good starting points for purchasing your student’s books for the coming school year. These are third party resources popular with and recommended by local families:

Unofficial DJO Used Book Sell & Swap Facebook Group (run by parents for parents): https://www.facebook.com/groups/DJOBookSellSwap

Abe Books/Text Book Rush: https://secure.buyback.abebooks.com/
Alibris Books: https://www.alibris.com/
Book Scouter: https://bookscouter.com/
Campus Books: https://www.campusbooks.com/
Chegg/Go Textbooks: https://bookscouter.com/
Half Price Books: https://www.hpb.com/textbooks
MBS Textbook Buy Back Program: https://bnck-12.com/vb_buyback.php

Please Note - Bishop O'Connell will not be accepting any used textbook donations.
 

Used Uniform Items

The primary source for new O’Connell uniforms is the official supplier, FlynnO’Hara. If you’d like to supplement your student’s uniform wardrobe, previously owned uniform items will be available for purchase via the School Store Website.

  • Families can feel confident that the school store is ONLY selling uniform pieces that are in very good condition.
  • Families select/purchase items online and pick up their purchases at O’Connell during business hours.
  • Returns for a refund are not permitted, but you may exchange items within seven (7) days of your purchase if an item has a hidden defect or your student needs to change sizes.
  • Inventory is based on what is donated.
  • Used uniform items are previously owned and gently used.
  • Used shirts (both polo and oxford) are $5 each.
  • Used sweaters/pullovers and pants/skirts are $10 each.

Please allow for at least 72 hours for order fulfillment (during peak times, this may be delayed further based on demand).

Please refer all questions to Kat Ogdoc, Manager of the School Store. (kogdoc@bishopoconnell.org) or 703-237-1430.