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7. My son buys his books on Amazon. He buys used books and you can sometimes find them very cheap.

Reply to OneGrassRoot (Original post)

Wed Jul 31, 2013, 07:36 AM

Jul 2013

It is worth checking.

You can rent them as well, but we have found that buying them new on Amazon is cheaper and you can resell them when you are done. Of course, you need a credit card though, so it may not be an option here.

Has he checked with the college library if they have the books either for loans or consultation. It is often the case.
Frankly, the price of college books is racket

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Can you recommend a program for free or low-cost college textbooks? [View all] OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 OP

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Fellow early birds (or night owls?) above, THANK YOU!!! N/T OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #3

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My son buys his books on Amazon. He buys used books and you can sometimes find them very cheap. Mass Jul 2013 #7

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Thank you all so very, very much. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #9