Textbooks: Options for Cost Savings
Posted by
Jess Lyon on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 @ 10:15 AM
Textbooks can be pretty costly. Fortunately, there are several ways to save money by renting or buying used…and selling back!
Renting
There are many websites dedicated to providing students with book renting options. Simply type in the author, title or the ISBN number (to ensure you get the correct edition), find your book and rent! On average you can save $500 dollars a year by renting rather than buying.
Take some time to compare each of these sites. It is important to review what fees you may accrue by say, a late return or damaged book (coffee stains from a late night studying session?).
- Chegg.com
- Ecampus.com
- campusbookrentals.com
- textbookrentals.com
Buying used
Buying used books from online vendors is typically the most cost-effective way of getting the material you need at the most reasonable price, saving up to 20% - 60%.
Even better, many of these sites buy books back. So, make sure to keep your books in good condition throughout the semester which increases your chances of getting a substantial portion of your money back.
- Half.ebay.com
- abebooks.com
- bigwords.com
- amazon.com
If you plan on taking one of these two routes the advisors at Graduate!CT, recommend getting a jump start because processing orders and shipping may take longer than expected. As soon as you receive your required reading, check out these sites.
