comparison of total textbook prices
campusbooks.com not only finds you the lowest prices on new and used books, but also compares prices on rentals, e-books, and international editions, including taxes, shipping, and coupons so you get the lowest price possible on campus. any book in any format.
-
over 50 bookstores and hundreds of reputable sellers in one search
You are reading: College books for sale
over 8 million books available: every book in print, every edition
all formats: new and used, textbook rentals, e-books and international editions
See Also: Heather Graham’s Complete Book List
library inventory: check your local library for free textbooks
buy vs. rent tool: patent-pending superbot tells you if it’s cheaper to buy or rent your textbook
filters: customize your results by format, condition and rental term
tips to save textbooks
make sure you get the right textbooks at the best price in time for the first day of class
See Also: 2015 Best Books for Teens – Learning Liftoff
isbn matters: many books have the same title and many authors have the same name. the best way to ensure you get the exact book you need is to search by isbn. this issue is unique to that particular edition of that title by that author. some books have 10 digit isbns, others have 13 digits. don’t worry, the campusbooks.com search engine can handle both.
Beware of Back and Alternate Editions: Back and alternate printings, such as international editions or instructor versions, or copies without the access card or cd-rom, may save you a lot of money, but they may not. be exactly what you need. If you are unsure if your chemistry textbook 8th edition will work when your teacher assigned the new 9th edition, please consult your teacher before purchasing.
verify access codes: Textbook access codes are a series of letters and/or numbers that allow you to access additional online content and/or study material. access codes can only be used once, so if you buy a used textbook, be careful that your instructor doesn’t require material that can only be obtained through the access code. if your course requires an access code, then you must purchase a new textbook or rent the book.
Smart shoppers keep shipping time in mind: Don’t forget about shipping times. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and your textbook probably won’t be delivered in a day either. If you need the book ASAP, consider an eBook available for instant download. if you can wait a couple of days, many sellers offer expedited or expedited shipping for an additional fee. standard shipping can take 5 business days or more, but is usually free or inexpensive. the cheapest shipping option is usps media mail, but if you use media mail you may not receive your book until classes are underway. Also try to use a physical address as your shipping address, as many carriers do not deliver bulky packages to PO boxes. campusbooks.com includes shipping time and costs to make it easy for you.
buy off-season: did you know that textbook prices drop dramatically before or after peak season? As your economics teacher taught you, it’s simple supply and demand. if everyone buys textbooks at the same time, demand is high and so are prices. If you can find out from your teacher in advance what books you need, you can save a lot by buying out of season. For example, if you know what classes you are taking in January and you can buy your textbooks in December when everyone else is selling theirs, then you, my friend, will get very low prices. If you then wait until August to sell your used textbooks, you’ll get the best price for your used books and could even break even, or possibly make money on your textbooks. sometimes it pays to go against the pack.