They are way to expensive. I have looked at several sites such as amazon, however I mostly find older versions of the text, while my school uses recent editions. Any suggestions as to where I can look to find them a bit cheaper?
2006-07-27 03:36:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Try Half.com - its an affilliate of eBay - and you might try eBay as well. I agree, books are way to expensive - they usually change editions just so they can add some new pictures, unless its something like a law book. Prices are ridiculous!!!
2006-07-27 04:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is not so much the buying as it is the selling. I bought my textbooks new from Amazon, kept them in pristine condition during the semester and then sold them, for very close to what I paid, on Amazon market place when I was done.
One book I had cost about $75.00 new and I sold it "like new" for $58.00 at the end of the semester. I consider that a good deal.
The key is keeping the book in pristine condition while using it. No marks, highlights, etc. Just plain worth it.
2006-07-27 10:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by Seikilos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College bookstores are one heck of a racket!!!
Post a note on your college boards (eboard or physical bulletin boards) asking if anyone has used copies from last semester or whatever that they'd like to sell to you. (Mention you'll pay a fair price.)
Selling textbooks back to the school is such a JOKE. You get pennies on the dollar you spent for 'em, so many people can't be bothered to sell them back.
Good luck!!
2006-07-27 10:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite source is half.com - you can usually get very recent editions of books, and the prices are far, far lower than those at any bookstore. Just make sure you order them early enough that they can be shipped to you before classes start.
2006-07-27 10:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by Sappho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amazon.com, Ebay.com, Half.com, buying used from the school's book store, people who just took the class last semester
2006-07-27 11:35:46 · answer #5 · answered by Jon O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The campus bookstore will be your best bet to get the 'newest' used books. I'm sure the university you're attending has a bookstore either on or off (nearby) campus.
Good luck!
2006-07-27 13:10:24 · answer #6 · answered by pumpkinlina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amazon and make sure they are the recent editions. Other than that, maybe Ebay.
2006-07-27 10:38:58 · answer #7 · answered by Mama R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the school book store...just buy them used.
or keep checking amazon. i listed my books on there and they are all recent editions.
2006-07-27 10:39:34 · answer #8 · answered by AreYouForReal? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only place I can suggest is EBay
2006-07-27 10:38:55 · answer #9 · answered by Troubled1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best is to buy it from you immediate seniors who dont need them any more. We did the same when we were in college.
2006-07-27 10:41:07 · answer #10 · answered by Rabindra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋