Reading a good book can be a great pleasure. If you are a voracious reader who loves to curl up with a wonderful story on a regular basis, however, you know that purchasing new books can really put a dent in your wallet. If you are looking for cheap books, why not consider buying them used?
Used books are available from retailers online, and many brick and mortar bookstores are now offering used book sections. There are also stores that offer hardcover and paperback books for sale or trade; many trading websites are available as well.
Used Textbooks
College students on tight budgets know all too well the major expense involved when purchasing a textbook. Some new college textbooks can cost several hundred dollars each. It is possible, however, to buy textbooks online that have been used and potentially save a lot of money. By planning ahead and doing a little comparison shopping, it is possible to buy used textbooks for a lot less.The New York Times: Knowledge Is Priceless but Textbooks Are Not (August 30, 2007)
Used Books Featured Video
Short film made by a student team at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. SellMyTextbooks.org is a site that allows students to sell used textbooks across North America. You can look up prices online, post in the free classifieds site, or sign up your books for BuyBack Alerts.
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Purchasing books that have been previously read can save readers a great deal of money
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Retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble offer used book sections online; thousands of titles are available
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Some bookstores offer in-store used book selections for sale
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If you are a fan of paperback books, several online sites offer paperback book trading
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Some of these sites also allow traders to swap hardcover books
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If you have a large cache of used books, consider selling them online on websites like eBay
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Check to see if any local bookstores in your area purchase used books
