Tip #6: Buying textbooks
For college students like myself, buying textbooks can be a real drag! Textbooks can cost hundreds of dollars and may only be used once or twice. Unfortunately, we all have to buy them; however, shop wise and you can save yourself thousands over the years.
First, do research. There are several onilne bookstores that are much more cost efficient than buying directly from you college or university. Check out www.textbooksrus.com or www.bluerectangle.com. Simply search by either the books ISBN number or the name and editon. This tip can be time consuming but it’s worth it in the end. Take if from a pro! Also, the beauty of these type of stores it that they also offer buyback deals so at the end of the semester you can sell them back.
Next, shop early to get the best bargains. Don’t procrastinate! If you are buying textbooks at your school’s bookstore go as early as possible to view the “used” selection. This tip alone will save you hundreds.
Lastly, for those of you familiar with sites like Ebay and Amazon.com check here too. Ebay allows people to sell used textbooks and they are often sold for a fraction of what they would be sold for at a book store. You must have an account with Ebay to make any purchase though and be ready to bid away! Similarly, Amazon.com also allows people to resell textbooks without the idea of bidding on them.
If you are a poor college kid or just want to save an extra dollar, check these sites out for some great book bargains!
