With the economic crisis and credit crunch looming practically overhead, it has become much more popular for students to buy cheap textbooks. The decline in buying brand new books from well-known bookstores was due to the fact that it allows students to save a lot of money and use it for other expenses. The cost of education is not cheap; Fortunately, there are many different ways college students can get cheap textbooks and increase their savings. Here are some of the possibilities.
Try searching online
Technology has definitely brought us many benefits and one of them would be being able to get electronic copies of popular books. Some textbook publishers may have a soft copy of their book, also known as an e-book, and this can be much cheaper than the printed versions. Other students try to wait until the first day of class before buying these books because it can be a lot cheaper during that time. There are some publishers who also choose to make selected chapters available to students for free, so they can definitely save on costs.
Find cheap textbooks on campus
Most likely you will find students who have taken the same course as you and have either bought the book before or borrowed it from a friend. You can offer to buy this book at a much lower price. If you can’t find anyone from your college or organization, it may help to put up a sign or post an ad on Craigslist. You can be sure that there are many students who would be willing to give it to you at a much lower price.
Buy early
Make sure you look out for sales offered by college bookstores. Many of them offer financial support for book purchases. During graduation week they also have a wider selection of books than what they usually offer.
Borrow textbooks cheaply
If you know you won’t be using the book after you complete the course, a money-saving option for you would be to rent it. You can try logging into chegg.com. Chegg offers really low rental prices and you don’t even have to pay the shipping costs.
Check offers
Aside from the electronic versions, many books are also sold online through eBay and half.com, eBay’s subsidiary. It would make searching easier if you have the title of the book, the author’s name, and the ISBN number. Also, make sure you know which version your class is using; Sometimes there are major revisions and you want to make sure you have the latest version. Addall.com is also a good resource for you to look at prices so you can find the textbook that is cheap for you.
Buying cheap textbooks doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With so many options to choose from, students are sure to find the books they need. All you have to do is be resourceful and you will be amazed at how much money you can save!
Thanks to Peter Sibierski | #cheap #college #textbooks
