As the Fall semester begins and the registration period is coming to a close, it's now time to start thinking about books; not just ordinary fun-reads, but must-haves for the classroom. And, as there are several options between buying new, buying used or renting Savvy Student is here to help you save money and navigate your options.
The Brandeis Bookstore has all of these options, and has all of your textbooks available. But be aware of the return policy! The bookstore also offers a buy back option at the end of the semester, where it offers students the option of selling their textbooks back. Make sure to ask the bookstore for info on that!
Websites such as Half, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble, are great places to start comparing prices. These sites offer textbooks at huge discounts, and there are options to rent, buy used, or buy completely new. It's up to you!
If you're a fan of renting books, there are several top notch websites that can help you do so. To compare all the rental prices, check out TextbookRentals. Also, a popular textbook rental source is Chegg, which even comes with a 21 day rental return guarantee, in case you decide to drop or switch classes. With flexible rental times and free shipping both ways, CampusBookRentals is also a great site. They offer a wide selection and are often very cheap!
In addition, Amazon let's students rent textbooks to their kindle, which provides an innovative alternative to a regular textbook. You can also buy books to your ipad. Textbooks are definitely keeping up with technology!
It's also useful to ask your professor if using an older edition is permitted, because previous editions are oftentimes cheaper than current ones. Usually there are minimal differences between the texts and professors don't mind. Also, some students prefer using the International Edition of a textbook, which is typically the exact same text, with a cheaper price tag.
We hope you try these tips since there are often lots of discounts when it comes to textbooks, it just takes a little time and effort.
Happy reading!
Savvy Student
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