<p>This may seem a silly question, but is there really a need to keep a textbook from my first class that is toward my major? The course is a level 200. I only ask because the cheapest I can get the book is $200. I can rent it (Kno bookstore on iPad) for $100 for 6 months. So what are the chances I'll ever touch it after this year? Is it worth $100?</p>
<p>Will the book be used again for your future classes? If not, then just rent it or see if your college’s library has it on reserve.</p>
<p>If you can find the PDF of the text you are looking for in the internet, you don’t have to pay anything! I don’t think you need to bring your textbook to class all the time but if you much prefer to write on your book or if you don’t like viewing it on a small laptop screen then this may not be a good idea.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say so unless it’s like stuff you know you might have to refer back to eventually. I’ve kept every math book I’ve had except calc III (although I have another book that encompasses calc III in it). I do find myself referring back to them sometimes.</p>
<p>I think I’m just going to rent the eBook version. That way I can still take notes in it, and if it turns out to be a vital book I can upgrade it to a full purchase without paying the full price. Again, thanks for all the help!</p>
<p>My son bought most of his books used and cheap on Amazon. He used the free shipping feature from Amazon Student. He is now re-selling those books on facebook sites for students of his college – at the same price that he paid for them. As a result, the books have been free. </p>
<p>One set of exceptions have been the internet web cards that are required for some classes - they needed to be bought new each semester by each student. In some cases, it was cheaper to buy a complete set new on Amazon to get the card than to buy a used book and the new access card.</p>
<p>personally id buy. i find renting is pretty expensive as it is. i buy mine online. those i dont want, i sell. (usually to other people or online, but i sold some back to the store, even ones i got online)</p>