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7 Ways You Can Save on Textbooks this year
We all know that is high enough to pay college tuition, besides we need to buy textbooks. There are some advices to help you on saving money during your great time in college.
1-Split the cost
Since you are not going to read the book all day long, you could share with a classmate and split the cost. To have both the fair and equal use of the book, you can set up a sharing schedule, and when possible study together.
2-Get a used
If you don't pretend to keep it for the rest of your life, you should consider buying a used one. Probably you will have to deal with some notes or highlighting, but that's not something to worry about. What makes it a great idea is the money you're saving.
3-Ask before making any unnecessary purchase
Most of the time, students are so excited on going to college that wants to buy textbooks and materials before classes begin. Keep that excitement for later, and do not hesitate in looking for help. You can ask some other students who already took that course if you really need them.
4-Rent it
Some bookstores and web sites give you the chance on getting whatever book you need, generally without any cost, some other places will ask you for a voluntary contribution.
5-Recoup the losses
Once you are done with certain book, you can sell it at the same cost. You will have several buyers such as, any online retailer, your college bookstore, or even better a fellow student. Whatever you paid for them, will come again to your wallet.
6-Compares prices
The best way to get a deal on anything is by shopping around. Take your time to compare prices, visit as much places as possible to get the best price, take advantage of that, and when needed ask for a discount or any sale promotion.
7-Free textbooks
If you want to save money, before buying anything you should search the most popular free textbook sites to see if they have the book or material you will need during the semester. It's hard to get them but is not impossible.
With all those advises we guarantee you to have a considerable amount of money left.
