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How To Choose the Best Used TextbooksThere are many websites offering used college textbooks. Therefore, it can be hard to decide which site is most trustworthy. Often, students only have a small amount of time to purchase their necessary textbooks. With time and money being equal in importance, students want to get their required textbooks quickly and in an affordable manner, but they also need books that are not falling apart, missing pages, or are covered in food stains.
Recycling with Freecycle.com
Few students think to start their search with a group called “Freecycle.org.� Freecycle is a non-profit group who operates through Yahoo! Groups. Joining this group is free and there are branches throughout the United States. With Freecycle.org, members of the group can post their needs online and hope that another member of the group has that desired item. Students easily post a list of books they are needing and if anyone has them, they will then email the student privately and arrange a pick-up time. While books are not always available, it does not hurt to try. Even if you can't find books, there are other items from furniture to clothing that might help you save money in the long run.
Visit an Online Campus at Ecampus.com
Ecampus.com is a unique online book store that receives and checks over all textbooks before selling them to the public. Ecampus.com ensures that the used textbooks are not ripped, torn, missing pages, or stained. Books can contain highlighted text and margin notes to be considered in good condition. Shipping rates with Ecampus are very competitive. Items cost $2.98 plus an additional 99¢ per item charge. Faster options are available. Two-day costs $7 plus $2.49 for each additional item and overnight is $12 plus $7 for each additional item.
Heading Into the Amazon
Amazon.com and Half.com both offer used textbooks. Buyers are taking a risk trusting in the seller's quality. The seller determines the book's quality, not the company. Amazon offers free shipping on orders over $25, but those needing the book more quickly will pay extra for the expedited services. Standard shipping is $3 plus 99¢ for each additional item. Two day shipments cost $10 plus $2 for each additional item. Overnight shipping is $13 plus $5 for each additional item.
Get Honest with Abe Books
Abe Books is an excellent store to try. They offer popular and rare books and compare prices with dozens of stores. Shipping rates are determined by the seller, however, which can drive up prices. It is also up to the buyer to trust the seller's ranking in terms of the book's appearance.
Get to Bidding with eBay
Finally, Ebay is a worthwhile site to use. Like Abe Books, Ebay sellers determine the postage and handling fees. Prices are generally lower because of the wide range of sellers driving up competition. When shopping with Ebay, try to use sellers with positive ratings.
Shopping for used textbooks is simple to do online and provides buyers with the best selection. With the competition available, usually buying online is affordable and fun.
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