Textbook ?'s

<p>I am taking Calc II this summer and need to buy a college textbook. Now I finally realize how expensive they are. I have a few questions for all you UMich students:</p>

<li> When do we buy textbooks (before or after classes begin)? If after, how can we make sure they get here on time?</li>
<li> Where do we buy textbooks (online or UMich bookstore)? If online, what Web sites do you recommend?</li>
<li> Should I buy new or used? If I buy a new book, can I expect to get more money when I sell it used?<br></li>
<li> Where do we sell our books for most money?</li>
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<p>Thanks a lot!</p>

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<li><p>it's generally better to buy your textbooks before your class begins.</p></li>
<li><p>you can buy your textbooks at the UM bookstore or online, but it'll definitely be cheaper online. i recommend you use amazon.com and half.com to buy your textbooks, but you'll need to get the isbn number of the textbook to search for it.</p></li>
<li><p>buy used. new books are usually overpriced. when you sell it back, it'll be obviously be used, so it won't matter.</p></li>
<li><p>sell your books by using half.com. it's extremely easy!</p></li>
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<p>When will me know what books we'll need to buy?</p>

<p>I need this book for Calc II, ISBN is 0618310495. I looked at a lot of sites, they either don't have it or sell it for similar prices. The best price I can find is $120 used at the school bookstore. I heard that there is international/pirated versions of textbooks, they sell for a lot cheaper. No clue where to find them though.</p>