Cheap textbook sites?

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I know of a couple sites, like textbook.com, but do you know of other online sites that sell textbooks at cheap prices?

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Have you considering renting the ones you don't care to keep? Chegg.com: Cheap Textbook Rentals. Best way to Rent Books for College does a pretty good job at the rental business, I rented a one edition old text for only $11.99.

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Renting is great. Also check on Amazon. You can usually find used books there for really cheap. I've actually found them cheaper than the other textbook re-sellers such as ecampus.com

Also, see if students at you school are selling their used books. Students at my school post things online at the school's discussion board or post information on bulletin boards around the school. I've gotten a lot of my books this way as well. I NEVER buy at the school, way too expensive.

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Amazon is the only store I ever use.

I can get a textbook brand new from Amazon for far less than what my school would charge for a used copy.

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Amazon is the only store I ever use.

I can get a textbook brand new from Amazon for far less than what my school would charge for a used copy.

I can't buy all my textbooks from Amazon (only because my school makes some books the are specific to them), but I do buy all my books there (just books I like to read.) I usually go to Border's to see what books I like, then buy them on Amazon. I got one book for $5, and it was $25 at Borders. All of the used books I have bought look brand new. And I always get them 1 week before the expected delivery date. Just buy from a seller that has pretty good ratings.

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Specializes in Nursing Education.

I buy a lot of books from Abebooks.com (textbooks and otherwise). Usually (but not always) they are the cheapest that I can find online. And I've always received them in good condition.

And that's cool about being able to rent textbooks...I'd never heard of that! Neat.

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Specializes in Cardiology.

I get used older editions (with the professor's consent first) from Alibris.com for $2 to $10. I always do a search for a coupon first, and get at least $1 (or 10%, depending on order size) off every order (even if the book is only $2.) I have spent probably $100 (wasted $40 on a freakin' art book I NEVER used) for 8 textbooks/lab manuals and other assorted school texts.

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Specializes in Perinatal.

Abebooks.com is what I always use :)

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hey guys just saw this post...i actually work for an off campus textbook store so i can share a tiny bit of insight or so i hope! I would def check amazon and abebooks. Make sure you read the fine print, description, etc and shop around all the sites. As for renting although it sounds like a good idea it's actually a way for bookstores to make more money. If you're renting an old edition usually that same book can be purchased for less or around the same without strings attached. Make sure to read the fine print on these rental agreements we see a ton of ppl who get screwed because the book is in a slightly different condition than it was to begin with. They end up being charged for the full list price and no book!! If you bought a book online and your oncampus is operated by a large chain(b&n) they pay outrageous prices for buyback(sometimes half of new) so def try selling there!!

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Also old editions are almost always the exact same!! sometimes only the cover is changed! This is a way for the publishing company to ensure sales. Don't be afraid to use older editions

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http://www.bigwords.com/ checks other website prices for you, I use it every semester and it works great!
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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

I get all of my books from Amazon.

I usually find great prices on the books that I need and I have never had a problem with them. Sometimes the books can take 2-3 weeks to arrive but I am always happy with their service.

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