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5 Things Every Student Should Know About College Textbooks

Before the invention of the Internet, textbooks were the primary sources of information in colleges. Students spent hours in the library looking for books they needed. Today’s students have many more efficient and quick options for obtaining information, from Wikipedia to electronic textbooks. However, are physical books still relevant, or is humanity entering an era without them? What to do with textbooks when you no longer need them, and where can you buy new books?

This article will briefly cover everything you need to know about textbooks before selling or buying them.

#1 You can always find textbooks online

There is a lot to save on textbooks, especially if you can find online versions. In addition, some students sell used textbooks at lower prices. You can find a large number of options, but for that, you need to pay attention to several criteria:

Appearance

The textbook owner should give a detailed description of the book’s appearance and provide photos.

Demand

The more the textbook is in demand, the higher its price. Therefore, you should understand that books on sciences or more relevant areas will cost much higher (languages, IT, medicine, etc.). Thus, the latest edition of the IT textbook will cost much more than the old cookbook.

Online Store

An online store where you can buy your textbook is also an important criterion. For one tutorial, you can find options with completely different prices and conditions, so you should choose to buy from those sites that are ready to help you on any issue.

#2 Rent books

If you don’t have enough money to buy a textbook, you can always rent it. You need to contact college students for a course older, as most likely they used the books you need now. However, you should be careful because you will have to pay extra if you screw up the textbook. In the same way, you can rent your old books if you cannot sell them or you think they will be helpful to you in the future.

#3 Give preference to real textbooks over online versions

Electronic textbooks are considered an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional books. That is true because when you read an e-book, you are not “using wood.” But on the other hand, long-term use of e-books can negatively affect your health, especially your eyesight. So if you want to minimize the harm of electronic devices to your body, you should prefer traditional books. And you can reduce the environmental factor by adequately disposing of paper.

#4 How do I sell old textbooks?

How many books do you have on the shelves that you don’t use? There are so many effective ways to sell used textbooks. Below you can check out our list of top methods for quickly selling old books.

1. Sell books in online stores 

We have already discussed a couple of points to focus on when buying textbooks from online stores. In the same way, you can use online platforms to sell your used books that you don’t need anymore. There are many options available, but we recommend Bookdeal.com. For more than 20 years, Bookdeal has made it easy to sell textbooks at the most profitable prices. Moreover, the website offers free shipping, which helps you save extra costs.

2. Bookstores

This method is a little more complicated, as some bookstores do not buy old books. However, you can always find stores willing to buy your books at a meager price. Prices are likely to be lower than in online stores.

3. Sell textbooks in your college

You can find students who currently need your old books. That is a fast method without intermediaries, so you do not have to pay any taxes for it.

#5 Your textbook can be a valuable gift

Not everyone can sell their things. However, you can do something nice to your friends and give them a gift. Another effective option is donating your textbooks to charities that send your books to low-income families. Today in the United States, many charitable organizations will help you with this. However, you should pay attention to the company’s legality and study their license and certificates.

Conclusion

Textbooks are a source of knowledge, and besides, they can be a source of income in the long term. Whether you buy or sell old textbooks, you need to make the process very responsible and pay attention to your books’ appearance, price, and relevance.

Christopher Stern

Christopher Stern is a Washington-based reporter. Chris spent many years covering tech policy as a business reporter for renowned publications. He has extensive experience covering Congress, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Federal Trade Commissions. He is a graduate of Middlebury College. Email:[email protected]

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