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Q: college books?
anyone know safe sites where to buy cheap college books. please they have to be really safe sites.

A: Half.com, amazon.com, ebay.com, craigslist.com

Q: What college books are needed that is equivalent to a degree?
If I am to start studying on my own, what books should I need that is equivalent to the books a college student has to obtain a degree? Say, I wanna have a degree in English Literature, what kinds of books from Libraries should I study? Same goes for Information Technology, science etc. And I am talking about both Bachelor's and Associate's Degree. If it's anyhow possible, leave a list.

A: The first guy was right - you can probably get reading lists from departments. But keep in mind that just reading all the material doesn't mean you automatically have or qualify for a degree - there's a lot more to it than just the reading. There's 4 years of work involved, and not just in that one field - and you can't give yourself a college education and expect an employer to consider it valid. I've read most of the books and plays that the first guy mentioned, but I certainly don't have an English degree.

Q: How and where to budy college books ?
I am in lookout for Mechanical Engineering college text books. Prices of new books is astronomically high. I need suggestions / guidance on how to buy the books economically ? Thanks for help. Spelling error in main question. Please read 'buy' in place of budy. Sorry.

A: I have had decent luck on half.com and on amazon. I try to find used copies for all of my classes. The problem is: many instructors change the book every term so your only option is purchasing a brand new book because there simply aren't any used ones yet. I think Barnes and Noble and Half Price Books also sell used textbooks so you might check there as well. You might also try finding people who took that course in the past and may still have their books lying around. If all else fails, you may be able to split the cost with a roommate or friend and share a book. Textbook prices are super high due to the fact that they are constantly being researched and updated and have limited print runs with lots of color pictures. Some schools are starting to use electronic textbooks where you can read them online or print them out on your own.

Q: How much do college books cost per year?
I am doing a 5-year-plan for my economics class. About how much do books cost for each year in college? I don't know if this makes a difference, but I am going to be an art major and attend a school in the California State University system. And if you have any sources, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

A: In my first semester I spent about $500. In my second semester I only spent about $200 but that's because I borrowed books from friends who had already taken the same course. I'm attending a private college in NYC.

Q: How does active duty military pay for college books?
My husband has decided to go back to college. He is still active and gets TA assistance that pays for his tution ONLY. He called the VA today to find out how to get his GI Bill money to pay for his books and was told that he CANNOT use the GI Bill to pay for his books, only his tution. So, what sense was it to pay in the $200 a month if he cannot use his GI Bill money to pay for his textbooks? They have told him when he gets out, he can use his GI Bill money for ANY college expense. This doesn't sound right AT ALL. But he did talk to 3 different people about this and all 3 told him the same thing: If active duty you can only pay for your tution with your GI Bill. So now we are on the hunt for ways to pay for his books. I am also going to school and am using my GI Bill to pay for my college expenses. We are currently looking for scholarships and have filled out the FAFSA. If anyone has any ideas that would be great. Thanks.

A: What you were told is, unfortunately, true. Active duty military offers TA (tuition assiatance) where the education office on base pays the school directly the cost of tuition. So, the military member never actually sees the money and doesnt have a chance to spend it on anything else... including books. The GI Bill, when used as a veteran not on active duty, is a monthly check sent to the member intended to cover the cost of tuition, books, etc. This amount is mostly determined by the number of hours a semester, a part time student would recieve half the amount of money a full time student would and vice versa. The problem I can think of when trying to use the GI Bill on active duty to cover the cost of books, is that there is not a way to recieve a certain amount of money because books cost different amounts. For example, I borrowed an english book from a coworker when I was taking english... and I bought a psycology book for $20 from someone in the dorms. On the other hand, my anatomy book cost me $180. SO, you can see where this could cause some problems. Another reason is because TA is a military federal benefit as is the GI Bill, also why reserve duty cant use the 2 benefits at the same time... kind of ''double dipping''. You guys should be thankful that TA is currently 100%. I was taking classes at one time when it fell to 75% and the other costs had to be covered by my GI Bill (not in excess.. so no books here either) they just took the money directly. Tell your husband to ask around at his shop and see if he can borrow a book. The base library SOMETIMES has the correct text books for the college classes. Check the bulliten board at the school. Finially, amazon.com, half.com (ebay), and check ecampus.com (cheap!!) hope this helps!

Q: How much do college books cost for each semester? Year?
I know that the cost depends on what classes you take. I'm an incoming college freshman and I'm planning to major in English. I want to enroll in the summer session and I was wondering if anyone can give me an estimate on how much books would cost for that semester? And the 2008-2009 academic year?

A: The cost depends on a lot more that what classes you take...it also depends on where you buy your books, whether you can sell them after the semester to recoup some of the cost, and even the type of university/college you attend. Assuming you bought your new books at the campus bookstore, a safe estimate would be $ 125 to $200 per class. Thus, if you took four classes in the summer, you'd need $500 to $800 for books...in a regular academic year, assuming you took five classes each semester (the average "full-time" load) for two semesters each year, you'd need $1,250 to $2,000 for books! If you bought used books and/or purchased from alternative sources (e.g., online), you might be able to save about 30%. Now, if you were VERY lucky, you might be able to sell those books back to the bookstore for half what you paid for them...but I think 20-30% is much more typical. Interestingly, my department just went through the textbook selection process for a class required for all business majors...junior level. Price was one of our considerations. The typical "traditional" book was about $180 new plus an additional charge for any supplements (e.g., access codes for online supplements required for online classes)...the total cost for most options was about $200. Some publishers offered "light" versions of the books...paperback with more consolodated coverage of the topics...these options were about $150 with supplements. The book we selected was something completely new that some publishers are trying...a "magazine-format" book that eliminates irrelevant graphics and all the supplemental material (e.g., end of chapter review questions, glossary, cases) and places it online. These books have little or no resale value because of the temporary code required to access the supplements and because of pull-out content (e.g., study/review cards)...however, the price is generally about $50 ($54.95 for the one we selected). Unfortunately, such options aren't yet available for all disciplines AND even if they were, some professors don't like change and prefer to stick with full-version textbooks. However, if you attend a school that's more "student-oriented" than the typical research university or one that has a financially-disadvantaged population, you're more likely to find these type of options available.

Q: Where can get my college books for less than the school book store is selling?
I attend NOVA Community College and they try and rip you off with the prices for their books. Im looking for a place I can get good quality books for cheap.

A: half.com Not only did I buy my books there, but I sold them back to the campus book store for more than I paid in the first place. Get your schedule, go to the bookstore to get the ISBN number, then check it out on half.com Be careful though, I usually wrote a brief description of the photo on the cover so I got the right edition. I saved hundreds every semester. Good luck!

Q: In terms of selling college books online, how can I find the company which offers the most for my books?
I know about many of the websites which will buy back your college books, but I don't want to have to search every one to find out which will give me the best price. Is there a solution to my problem?

A: Try http://www.bigwords.com/ - it'll compare a number of sell-back stores for you. Enter the ISBN and then choose 'sell this book' and then 'start price comparison' to see options. It'll show you how much you can sell it to people for, but also how much it's selling for on sites like Amazon and Half.com, where you can list it yourself and set your own price.

Q: Where can I get a grant or college books for very low cost. I am a single mother trying to put her daughter?
I have checked alot of web sites and the books are still very costly for what my daughter needs for college. Help.

A: Unfortunately, about all I know of that you can do is just shop around for the best deal and then see what you do and don't want to keep at the end of a semester to sell back. Definitely get used books if you can, as they're noticeably cheaper and generally still just fine inside if you take a look. However, $100 still is pretty cheap for even a lot of the used books in my field. . . so there's only so much you can do. Sometimes, there's another paperback edition published and put out in developing countries that you might be able to buy online for less than a hard cover, just be careful and make sure it's otherwise the same edition as what her class will be using and such if you see one. If you're really struggling to figure out how to pay for all these books, you might want to have her ask around and see if she can either buy a book directly from someone else (usually a better deal for both you and the seller than any bookstores) or even just see if someone will loan her one for the semester if it's a book they wanted to keep for a reference once they were done with the class. It might also be possible to share a book in some classes, but that really depends on the type of class and how the professor's teaching the class -- sometimes, it's pretty easy, and sometimes it'd be hard to pass if you don't have the book available 24/7.

Q: Should I get my books for college before I start classes?
My advisor says I can go to the college book store before and get them or I can wait till I start and the professor will tell us what books we need and we can get them cheaper some where else.

A: I always wait... you can save lots of money going to half.com and getting them there. In some instances, the professor doesn't require the book.

Q: Since college books are costly, I am planning to bring books from other country. Is this legal?
I found that college books are really costly. Each semester I will need at least 5/6 books which will cost me at least $400 even they are used. So I am planning to make my friend over an Asian country to send the photocopy versions of the same books which are, in amount of dollars, quite cheap. In that case that would cost me only $40 instead of $400. But is there any copyright issues with it? I will use the books only for my personal use and not for resell.

A: They are several websites that sell used or discounted textbooks that would not cause you to violate copyright laws.

Q: What is a good website for college students to buy used books?
hello my name is reseegirl19 , I'm doing a research survey on how ppl feel about getting college books for discount. If You can plz respond to my question and h ave a nice day>

A: Sooooo many websites, the key is to know the correct ISBN number and to research (like window shopping at a Mall), first I go to bn.com (Barnes & Noble) amazon.com (Amazon) half.com (Ebay Text Books) the publishers website or sometimes even myspace or facebook where people are selling or trading text books for specific colleges/universities. The best bet I always have is amazon.com or half.com, but both take a long time to ship depending on the time of year, so if I'm in a rush I'll do bn.com pay a little more and get the books on time.

Q: What is the best site to SELL College Text books?
I want to sell some old College books online. Im broke lol!

A: I'd say Half.com because it gets more traffic so you'll probably find people who will buy the books faster.

Q: How do i sell my college books in good prices.?
my college bookstore just change the edition of the books and the students wont purchase old edition.

A: try half.com or sell them to your friends for $10 less than they would have paid at the bookstore. a lot of prpfs accept last semester's editions, so ask around

Q: Where can I buy cheaper college books from, besides the used ones at school?
I have just started college part time therfore I do not qualify for financial aid, but I really need to save money at least on books. I hope any one can give me good tips for books!!!

A: www.half.com, www.ebooks.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.amazon.com, www.abebooks.com, www.campusbooks.com, www.etextshop.com, www.textbooks.com