Komaba and Komaba II
Questions and answers regarding textbook sales at
Q: I can't find the textbook I'm looking for.
A: Please refer to the product list for books available at the store. The most reliable way to find out where it is located and what is in stock is to check with the store directly.
Q: I can't find the textbook listed in the syllabus or UTAS.
A: The textbook store only stocks items that the co-op is aware of.
Some of these are handouts. Please check during your first class.
If the problem persists,the inquiry formplease contact us via
Q: The product list shows a different book title than what's in the syllabus or UTAS.
A: Please check during class first. If the problem persists,the inquiry formplease contact us via
Q: I'd like to know if there are any plans to restock out-of-stock textbooks.
A: Restock information is posted on the store's bulletin board, the textbook information page, and on Twitter (@komabatextbook).
If the problem persists,the inquiry formplease contact us via
Q: Is it possible to reserve or order textbooks?
A: We generally do not accept reservations.
the high rate of inventory fluctuations, limited storage space, and
This is due to
items that are not in stock at the store (items not listed)
We can orderthe inquiry formPlease contact us via
Q: Is it possible to return or exchange items?
A: the product listPlease refer to the guidelines posted in
Q: Is mail order possible?
A: Yes, it is.this pagePlease refer to
All items in stock at the store can be ordered.
However, for newly stocked items, there may be a 1-2 day delay in updating the list.
Q: Can I buy just one book at the store?
A: Yes, you can. For convenience, some items are sold in sets of multiple books, but we are also preparing to make them available for individual purchase.
Q: Should I buy reference books?
A: Reference books have various uses, so we cannot say which is better. Please make your own judgment based on explanations given in class, etc.
Q: What does "Recommended by the Co-op" in the product list mean?
A: We cannot definitively say that these are designated textbooks or reference books,
nor can we identify specific classes or teachers, but these are items that are purchased in large numbers every year.
*The Co-op may not be aware that these are actually designated textbooks or reference books.
