NSC and purchasing books

SEo0EZ0o
Sat, 16 Jun 2012 11:29:56 +0000

If cost is a concern, ordering books online is the best option. The school bookstore will charge nearly double - but is convenient. I have ordered off of amazon for years and never had a problem. They have a 30 day return policy, free shipping, it is great. If you don’t have an amazon prime account or looked at the amazon accounts for college kids, I recommend doing so. For a year you will get free prime membership for registering under a .edu address. Renting is also a good option if you’re going to keep up with the books, not trash them, and remember to turn them in on time. Renting is sometimes the cheapest option if it is a new book and there are not many used, or the used price is nearly the same as the new one! I have rented books and purchased used. I have found that if I purchase used I can resell and break even at the end of the semester!

For me, if I don’t have to, I don’t buy at the bookstore. Some books you don’t have a choice, but most you can buy elsewhere. This applies to all levels of education - my girlfriend is in law school and she never buys her books at the bookstore unless there is no other option.