<p>In the fall quarter, I am going to take ECON/MATHA/COMP WRITING/CULTURAL DIVERSITY/FRESHMEN SEMINAR. </p>
<p>I am planning to order some books on amazon/ebay ahead of time before school starts. Should I buy a paperback or a hardcover book? What are the PROS/CONS of buying a paperback or hardcover book? What is the possible resale value of these books? Is it possible that students, who had the class before try to sell books for really cheap in the first week of class? For a good price?</p>