<p>I have a rough idea of what books I will need to start my fall semester of college (shout out to the Class of 2014!), but I am on a tight budget--one that does not have room for unnecessary spending. So, how can I save on textbooks? </p>
<p>Overall, this is what I search for in a textbook:
-quality (even though a textbook is used, I shouldn't be forced to use one that is in a very poor condition, right?)
-that I can keep it at least during the whole length of fall semester (which typically ends on mid December)
-PRICE (cheapest price possible)</p>
<p>Links, stores, any trusted source is greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>I always use amazon. If you do not have a prime account you should go sign up right now. With a .edu email you receive 6 months free which is enough for you to get textbooks for both semesters. I suggest this because sith prime you get free 2 day shipping which means you dont have to buy your books inadvanced in case the teacher says its not necessary, amazon also mames returns easy because you do not need to pay return shipping y8u just print out a label. What I do is, I keep the box that the book came in and shio it back in the same box. </p>
<p>I do not remember the exact site but if you google “compare textbook rentals” you will find websites that show you the cheapest prices frim around tbe internet. </p>
<p>Another thing you could do is talk to your professor and ask if the previius edition is the same, typically only a few paragraphs and maybe some problem differ within paragraphs. </p>
<p>Finally, you could skip rentals and try the library, most schools have every textbook on reserve at the kibraty, in my school you cant take the book out but you can use it in tbe library to get your work done </p>
<p>Also I would suggest Amazon too. Get that amazon prime though, it’s really worth it. I wish mine hadn’t ended a few weeks ago, or else I’d still have it too.</p>
<p>It’s alright, I was able to “decode” most of what @Jazzi wrote. So from what I am hearing, you have to pay Amazon to have an account with them? It’s not like email accounts, in which you can sign up for free?</p>
<p>Any one can create an Amazon account, but you have to pay for Amazon prime to get the free two-day shipping. Students can get Amazon prime for free for 6 months, but then need to pay (although I believe it’s 50% off).</p>
<p>I just had amazing luck with Neebo, saved $50 and books were here so fast I thought Jimmy Johns delivered them Also, don’t forget to try Half.com, I found the novels my d needed for her english class there for really cheap.</p>
<p>My kids never have received a ratty book when they bought used or rented, In fact, most have barely looked used. It is worth it to rent books if they are expensive. You can do all this at Amazon. You can also sell them back to Amazon if you buy them. Sometimes the prof. will tell you that you can buy an older version of a book. Then they can be really inexpensive</p>
<p>Usually what is the price difference from when you buy it and when you sell it back on Amazon? Is this better than renting? (Sorry, not sure if I understood people’s descriptions of Amazon’s services correctly.)</p>
<p>I usually type the ISBN of the book into google and look for the cheapest offer. I often get good prices on Amazon, Chegg and Book Renter. Don’t try to rent from shady sites though even if the price is really good. Stick with rental places with good reputations. The three I listed above are great. </p>
<p>You can sign up with amazon with a student ID and receive 6 months of free 2 day shipping on qualifying orders. This also includes free returns. After the 6 months is up amazon will charge you about 35$ for a year of prime which is 50% off. </p>
<p>Once you have a paid account, so 6 months later, you will also have access to a ton of eBooks and you will get access to streaming movies, TV shows etc- the streaming is similar to Netflix. </p>
<p>On Amazon it will tell you what you can sell a particular book back to them for. That price is for that day and it can change dramatically by the time you want to sell it back. Renting seems to work better.</p>
<p>After 6 months of a free prime account with Amazon, I have the option of purchasing prime for an additional year. What happens if I DO NOT purchase this extension? can I still rent books?</p>
Also, don’t forget to try