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About Us

Welcome to OakBooks, your go to destination for preloved books.

At OakBooks, we believe that education shouldn’t break the bank. That’s why we’ve created a platform which can easily be accessible for students planning on selling or buying pre-owned textbooks. Whether you’re looking for your next study resource or hoping to get rid of those textbooks gathering dust underneath your desk, OakBooks is here to help

We are passionate about creating this website as it enables a more accessible pathway to learning while offering affordable and reliable resources across all major subjects.

Join the OakBooks community and make studying smarter and affordable.

Where Students Buy, Sell & Succeed.

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Why Use This Platform

What is OakBooks?

OakBooks is an online platform where students can buy and sell second hand textbooks at affordable prices.

Students upload their old textbooks for sale, and other students can browse and purchase them directly through the website.

The seller has 24 hours to drop off the book, after which the buyer has 24 hours to collect it. For any assistance, please contact us at info@oakbooks.co.za

You can set your own price, but we recommend keeping it affordable for fellow students.

Every book gets reviewed by an OakBooks employee before accepted on the website. in the description you can also see what condition the book is in

Every book on the website gets posted as soon as it gets reviewed by the personnel . and the books that are posted all across out 3 platforms, Instagram, Facebook as well as the main website.

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Meet the Team

Sampie Venter Founder & Manager Sampie Venter is the creator and manager of OakBooks. As a proud student at North-West University (NWU), he is passionate about building a platform that helps fellow students access the resources they need to succeed. His dedication to OakBooks reflects his commitment to education, community, and the NWU spirit. Marcelle Fouché Marketing Manager Marcelle Fouché is the Marketing Manager at OakBooks, where she brings a creative approach to every project she tackles. Currently studying Marketing Management Sciences at North-West University in Potchefstroom, Marcelle has a passion for content creation and finding fun, innovative ways to promote OakBooks on social media. Her love for what she does shines through in every campaign, helping the brand connect meaningfully with its audience.

Sampie Venter Founder & Manager Sampie Venter is the creator and manager of OakBooks. As a proud student at North-West University (NWU), he is passionate about building a platform that helps fellow students access the resources they need to succeed. His dedication to OakBooks reflects his commitment to education, community, and the NWU spirit. Marcelle Fouché Marketing Manager Marcelle Fouché is the Marketing Manager at OakBooks, where she brings a creative approach to every project she tackles. Currently studying Marketing Management Sciences at North-West University in Potchefstroom, Marcelle has a passion for content creation and finding fun, innovative ways to promote OakBooks on social media. Her love for what she does shines through in every campaign, helping the brand connect meaningfully with its audience.

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Join the OakBooks community and make studying smarter and affordable.