The Best Time to Find Cheap Textbooks
As with any other item on the market there is a right and wrong time to buy and sell college textbooks. The more in-demand a particular textbook is, the more it is going to sell for so keep this in mind. As the old saying goes, “The early bird gets the worm”. This is absolutely the case when it comes to locating cheap textbooks. Procrastination does nothing but cost you (your parents) more money in the end. The availability of online resources, such as textbook comparison website options makes finding books faster, so consider this a valuable option too.
Post Books for Sale on Campus before Leaving College
As you prepare to take on a new set of classes or graduate college, leave postings on communal boards in dorm and other areas for the new students. Advertise gently used textbooks at below retail prices. When the students arrive for orientation, they will see the listings. Those that arrive to college unprepared will quickly contact the seller immediately to arrange the sale.
An ideal place on-campus to post textbooks for sale is the campus library. It is usually open even during non-school months as those taking summer courses need access to reference materials. Students arriving for orientation will also see these postings and will contact you to make a purchase or ask about pricing.
Advertise Books for Sale a Month before Classes Start
It is a good idea to post books for sale in a local area about a month before college classes start. By this time, students have their class and required book lists. Their online searches begin and the inquiries will flood in, especially if the price listed is far less than they’ve found elsewhere on the Internet.
Start Making Purchases upon Receipt of Course Lists
As soon as a new student receives class lists and textbook requirements, the search for cheap books should begin. Wasting time wastes money. The sooner books are found; the more time there is to visit with friends and family before going away for several months.
Ideal places to search for cheap textbooks include:
· College bookstores
· Craigslist, eBay and Amazon
· Comparison websites
· Word of mouth
These options should provide ample resources to find the textbooks required for college at affordable prices.
Start Looking Upon High School Graduation
Some college students start selling off their textbooks as soon as classes are over. This means that by the time high school graduation is complete, books are available for sale. By this time you should also be aware of what classes are being taken and what textbooks are required. That being said, this also provides time to compare book prices.
Students can take the summer before college to work and earn the funds to pay for their own books. Many will also use monies received from graduation to purchase books. Many party attendants will provide gift cards and cash to high school graduates planning to attend college solely for the purchase of supplies, room décor and textbooks. Parents aren’t always able to foot the bill when it comes to buying these items.
Purchase Books No Less than One Month before Classes Start
Do not procrastinate too much when preparing to start college classes. If you wait too long, it is possible that finding a specific textbook will be much harder. There are times when absolutely no more textbooks are available and classes have to be changed. This becomes a nightmare. Wait no less than a month before going away to college to search for books. The reason being, some will have to be shipped as they are not readily available locally. Some retailers take a considerable amount of time to ship packages. Going off to college while still waiting on necessary materials puts you off to a bad start.
Be smart when buying and selling textbooks. There are good deals to be found when several resources are utilized. Consider searching locally in used book stores, second-hand shops and by placing wanted ads on local classified websites. Also consider posting a wanted ad at a nearby library or on-campus library. These postings are seen by thousands of people and someone is bound to have the textbook needed for sale.
Post Books for Sale on Campus before Leaving College
As you prepare to take on a new set of classes or graduate college, leave postings on communal boards in dorm and other areas for the new students. Advertise gently used textbooks at below retail prices. When the students arrive for orientation, they will see the listings. Those that arrive to college unprepared will quickly contact the seller immediately to arrange the sale.
An ideal place on-campus to post textbooks for sale is the campus library. It is usually open even during non-school months as those taking summer courses need access to reference materials. Students arriving for orientation will also see these postings and will contact you to make a purchase or ask about pricing.
Advertise Books for Sale a Month before Classes Start
It is a good idea to post books for sale in a local area about a month before college classes start. By this time, students have their class and required book lists. Their online searches begin and the inquiries will flood in, especially if the price listed is far less than they’ve found elsewhere on the Internet.
Start Making Purchases upon Receipt of Course Lists
As soon as a new student receives class lists and textbook requirements, the search for cheap books should begin. Wasting time wastes money. The sooner books are found; the more time there is to visit with friends and family before going away for several months.
Ideal places to search for cheap textbooks include:
· College bookstores
· Craigslist, eBay and Amazon
· Comparison websites
· Word of mouth
These options should provide ample resources to find the textbooks required for college at affordable prices.
Start Looking Upon High School Graduation
Some college students start selling off their textbooks as soon as classes are over. This means that by the time high school graduation is complete, books are available for sale. By this time you should also be aware of what classes are being taken and what textbooks are required. That being said, this also provides time to compare book prices.
Students can take the summer before college to work and earn the funds to pay for their own books. Many will also use monies received from graduation to purchase books. Many party attendants will provide gift cards and cash to high school graduates planning to attend college solely for the purchase of supplies, room décor and textbooks. Parents aren’t always able to foot the bill when it comes to buying these items.
Purchase Books No Less than One Month before Classes Start
Do not procrastinate too much when preparing to start college classes. If you wait too long, it is possible that finding a specific textbook will be much harder. There are times when absolutely no more textbooks are available and classes have to be changed. This becomes a nightmare. Wait no less than a month before going away to college to search for books. The reason being, some will have to be shipped as they are not readily available locally. Some retailers take a considerable amount of time to ship packages. Going off to college while still waiting on necessary materials puts you off to a bad start.
Be smart when buying and selling textbooks. There are good deals to be found when several resources are utilized. Consider searching locally in used book stores, second-hand shops and by placing wanted ads on local classified websites. Also consider posting a wanted ad at a nearby library or on-campus library. These postings are seen by thousands of people and someone is bound to have the textbook needed for sale.