Buying Cheap Textbooks

I am a believer in buying cheap textbooks. I like a crisp, unused book just as much as the next person, but practicality has to win out here. Buying used is much better for the budget conscious, and let’s face it, college textbooks often take a beating. It’s not like you’re going to keep them in pristine condition anyway.

I’ve gone the buy-new-in-the-college-bookstore route, both as a college student and as a parent of one. There are so many better things you can do with your money. Trust me on this. So now, I only buy used. I always check out whether the college store has any cheap textbooks, and I’ve found some pretty good deals this way. Often, however, I get the best prices online.

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