<p>So I bought a used Calculus textbook for 136 $ about a month and a half ago. I used it for two summer classes and my last one ended today so I wanted to sell it back to the school. I put the book on the table and the lady said we can't buy this book back its worthless -__________-</p>
<p>MEANWHILE !!!!!!! They're selling the same exact book for the same price. I couldn't find this book to rent so now I'm stuck with it. My brother put it up on ebay so hopefully it will sell. But what these colleges do with these textbooks is so criminal. These books cost hundreds of dollars, even for used ones, and when you're done for the year, you can't get back any money. I try to find places where I could rent them but most of my book are hard to find. I don't go to that school (which is over an hour away) so I don't know anyone who would want it. Anybody know a website that's good for selling books on? And do you think that these textbooks are WAY to over priced?</p>
<p>And I know this is a rant and me complaining but still</p>
<p>Textbooks are overpriced, always have been, and always will be. You basically have to buy them and the market for the books is relatively small. The publisher and author and store owner and who ever else has to make money off them. You can save money renting them, buying online, buying from other students, buying the e-book, or even renting the e-book. </p>
<p>I generally sell mine back on amazon either through their text-book sell back store or just through their market. Occasionally I’ll sell it to students or the bookstore if they are going to give me back more (or at least about the same) price. You can make a little more off them if you sell it back before everyone else. I’ve sold back books a week before the exam and I’ve gotten really good prices on them (I’m talking 85-90% of what I paid).</p>
<p>I have plenty of books I’ll never use again and that can’t sell. Maybe when I earn my degree I will haul some of my books and donate them to my old community college as a favor.</p>
<p>You could always try being skeevy and stand outside of the bookstore and ask people if they needed a Calculus book and you’ll give them a really good deal.</p>
<p>Have you tried listing it on Facebook? I know my university has Facebook pages for each class and a Textbook Exchange going on now. So there are constantly people posting on there.</p>
<p>Also, have you tried to list it on Amazon? I prefer Amazon to Ebay, because you can specify the price, you don’t have to pay anything to list it, and it can stay for up to six months. The only money you lose is a commission, but hey, at that point, you’ve already sold the book, so you’re not taking any money out of pocket. I’ve had some bites way down on the road when I completely forgot that I even put a book for sell on there.</p>
<p>And lol at the fact that this is “Textbook Blues” and the post right above it was “Used Textbooks” by bluel195.</p>
<p>I pretty much decided to stop buying/selling textbooks at our on campus store. Especially after the last semester. They forced me to buy a book I was renting just because it had minor water damage. And by minor I mean it’s barely noticeable and in no way affects the book. I complained to the rental company and got a refund thankfully. And most of the time they wont buy my books back. </p>
<p>I’ve found it to be cheaper to find the books on Amazon, and then sell them to friends after I’m done with it or posting them on a facebook page that was set up to connect students at the school for buying/selling textbooks. Might even be able to profit if I plan accordingly. — just recently bought an $80 textbook for $2.50 from an Amazon seller and it was in excellent condition. Pretty sure if the class sticks around I can sell it for some easy cash.</p>
<p>Yea I put it on amazon and ebay. I don’t go to the school so I’m not apart of their facebook group. I asked to join it however so that I could put the add up. </p>
<p>For what it’s worth: I’m selling a Calculus 9th edition textbook by Larson and Edwards for 50 $. The book was 136$ at the store. </p>