Two text books.... $300

[imported_Imp]

I'm averaging about $450 a term so far, thats about ~$900 a year. Hell, I am actually happy if the total comes below $400. One good thing is that some books, if a new edition isn't being used:| (that's like never), COULD be bought at about half-price. The pisser is that your books sell for half-ish.

 

[clickynext]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: clickynext
Buy them used. A lot of books are listed on craigslist and by other students on campus.

Easier said than done if it's a new edition.

Sometimes the books will only be $5-$10 cheaper, so I'd rather buy the books locally and return them if the teacher says we won't be using them that much.

Yes, for new editions it's pretty hard, but most of my books have been used at least one year previously. That, of course, depends on the school/professor.

I find that people selling their textbooks are usually willing to haggle if the university book buyback service doesn't give much money.

 

[grrl]

I saved a lot of money by borrowing books from the university or public libraries (easiest to do for history courses and some other humanities). One time I had to buy an 80-page paperback for $30. So I read it over the weekend, then got my money back from the bookstore.

 

[2Xtreme21]

My friend spent $630 on her books this semester-- 5 classes.

I've spent maybe $50 so far-- 5 classes.

 

[state 08]

half.com FTW