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Saving Money On Books


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July 26, 2010

Saving Money On Books, Stacks of old books at a flea market or used book sale.How many of us see a movie a second, third, or even more times and always find something we missed? Well, it's no different when reading a book. Our brains cannot absorb all the information the first, second, or even third time around. So instead of letting those books sit on the shelf collecting dust, spending money buying new books, or spending gas money for a trip to the store or library, simply read those books again!

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Not only will you find those nuances you missed before but you'll also save oodles of money and you just might enjoy the second read more than the first.

By Deeli from Richland, WA

 

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July 26, 20100 found this helpful
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I have been re-reading my collection of SF paperback books, some dating back to the late 50's when they sold for 25 or 35 cents! Nearly all of them are as if I was reading them for the first time. Quite amazing the change in writing styles over the last 50-60 years (grin). I have a few favorite authors whose books I have read a half dozen times over the years. The rest I have been giving away as none of my family has any interest is science fiction or fantasy. So if you have some books that you really enjoy, pack them away and dig them out in 4 or 5 years and read them again. You will certainly find something new in them each time you read them. Now some are just fluff but others that I categorize as 'hard science' fiction, are really interesting.

 
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October 22, 2008

Does anyone out there know of a website that carries really cheap used books? I'm also not too particular about what shape the books are in, as long as they're not missing any pages. Preferably one that has reasonable shipping rate.



For example, Albris Books has a lot of used books from many used book stores, so you have to pay shipping for each book, from each book store. If you buy 4 books from X Bookstore, you pay shipping for those 4 books from X Bookstore. However, if you pick books from another bookstore also, you have to pay shipping for the books you buy from them too. It gets pricey.
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I read all the time and even at the local 1/2 price books store, or 1/4 price books store, I can't always find what I want. By the way, Albris will do a book search for you, and will send you an email when it comes in. However, it's on a first come, first serve basis; whoever answers their email first gets to buy the book. Not so fulfilling.

Any help would be appreciated.

Also, I do trade in some of my used books to get credit at the particular used book store, but some stores like Half Priced Books in Houston, TX, USA have given me literally $3.00 for a shopping bag full of books that I brought in.

Thanks very much.
Smoochie

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October 22, 20080 found this helpful
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Amazon.com
Half.com
eBay.com

Or Swaptree.com if you're willing to swap and all you have to do is pay shipping which is about $2.50 & you can even print the shipping label on your own computer.

 
October 22, 20080 found this helpful
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Two great resources for used books are paperbackswap.com and abebooks.com

 
October 23, 20080 found this helpful
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Try CheapestBookPrice.com.
You can search by book title, author, or ISBN. It will list all the places that have a particular book for sale.

 

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October 24, 20080 found this helpful
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Does your library sell books or have a book sale once a year? I buy recent paperbacks for $.50 each - no shipping. I also buy paperbacks at yard sales.

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Sometimes I give bags full of 2nd hand books to family members. There are sure to be several they will really enjoy.

 
October 26, 20080 found this helpful
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I use bookmooch.com. You list books you want to give away and get points for the books you list. Then you use your points to "mooch" books from other people.

 
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July 9, 2012

Do you belong to a good book and/or DVD swapping site? I've gotten burned out on PaperbackSwap.com the last couple years (receiving more and more unswappable books, members that won't follow the site's own swapping rules and then flame you if you report it, etc.).

Are bookins.com and bookmooch any good? Or do you know of any other good sites; does Amazon.com still do it and are they any good? Thnx for any help.

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By Lynn Marler from Chico, CA

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July 11, 20120 found this helpful

I'm a member of Bookmooch and I'm very happy with it. I've always received the books quickly and in good condition.

 
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