How to Save Money When Buying Textbooks

By Andreas Fanos on September 14, 2017

College can be expensive as it is, and a part of that has to do with textbooks. Textbooks can be very expensive depending on your major, although some classes are required for all majors. There are ways to get books at a cheaper price though.

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One way to get books at a more convenient price is to buy them on Amazon. A customer or college student can buy the books in used condition to save some money and get the books in a couple of days. Amazon is a reliable brand in acquiring novels for courses. I have used the brand countless times for getting books for college and at good prices. eBay is another option, but I personally like Amazon.

Another way to get textbooks is at your college bookstore, but I would stray from using it because they can be pricey. Amazon can be much cheaper, but keep in mind that you must order the books ahead of time to have them in time for class, so check emails from professors about what books to get.

Make sure to also buy books from friends and ask around because someone could have a book that you need and sell it to you for less than both your bookstore or on Amazon.

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Another reliable option for getting books for class is Chegg. Chegg can be a much cheaper option and you can rent the books for less money. But be sure to not give the textbooks back late because you will end up paying a fee because of it. You can also rent books at your college bookstore to save money. I have saved hundreds of dollars by renting some of my textbooks at college.

By using all of these tips and tricks, you can find cheaper books and not break the bank buying college textbooks.

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