The Best Textbook Sites That Will Save You The Most Money

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Choosing The Best Textbook Websites On The Web Is Not That Easy...

Tons of students all across the country are realizing how much money they can save by getting their textbooks off of the Internet. And with this trend there are tons of new companies popping up trying to provide the best service available. This page will provide a brief overview of the top textbook sites that provide the most savings. If you are trying to get by on a limited budget than finding a cheap alternative to buying textbooks the traditional way will make a huge difference. When you are a broke college student a small amount of money can go a long way.

1. Chegg.com

Chegg is Currently the #1 Company on the Web for Textbook Rentals

Chegg.comIt is no mistake that Chegg.com is the top book rental company on the web. They provide incredible service and the lowest possible prices for all rental periods. When you rent your books from Chegg it just feels secure because they are such a legit company. With many different sites out there to choose from reliability and price are usually the most important criteria to meet, and Chegg definitely fulfills both of these categories.

Pros
  • Lowest rental prices on the web
  • Free return shipping
  • Discounts and promotions usually offered

    Cons
  • None here

    Visit the following link for more information on Chegg along with the best Chegg coupons available. The link takes you to another Squidoo page that gives a very detailed breakdown on the Chegg system.
  • 2. ValoreBooks.com

    Valore Books is the Ultimate Marketplace for Buying your Books

    Valore books is definitley the best place on the web to buy your textbooks. While Chegg is the ultimate place to rent your textbooks, Valore books definitley holds the crown for the lowest prices for those of you who want to own your books out right. Many students like to keep textbooks that they feel will be important for reference in their future careers and Valore Books is the lowest cost solution. The reason why the Valore Books marketplace has the lowest prices is becuase the simple economics. The market place allows several different textbook distributors along with students to place their textbooks up for sale which creates quite the excess demand. The result from this excess demand is lower prices because the demand remains constant and this is why using Valore Books can save you the most money if you want to own your books.

    Pros
  • Best prices for buying textbooks because of market place system
  • Easy to use web site
  • Discounts usually available

    Cons
  • Having to pay more money than renting

    If you would like to read some more information on ValoreBooks.com you can read my Valore Books Review Squidoo lens.
  • 3. Amazon.com

    Amazon has the ultimate selecteion

    I don't really have to say much about amazon, it is defintiely an amazing resource for finding most any thing. The great thing about Amazon is you have such a huge slection because they work with so many different sellers. If you can;t find your book on Valore than Amazon should definitley be your next stop.

    Pros
  • Low Prices
  • Great selection

    Cons
  • They don't specialize in textbooks
  • 4. Textbookx.com

    Textbookx is another marketplace system for Textbooks

    This company is on the rise and securing their spot as one of the top competitors in the business. They provide very low prices and at times they even have the lowest book prices on the market. Textbookx is a very simple site to use and makes the book buying process very easy. If you want to learn more about this site you can check out this page on Squidoo.

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    Important!

    Renting and Buying Your Books Online Can Save You Hundreds

    I would estimate my yearly savings to be about $600 on average from renting and buying my school books online.

    Ways to Save on your TextBooks

  • Check all of the different places to get your textbooks for the best price
  • Consider whether you want to keep your book before you decide to rent
  • Don't buy your books from your campus book store
  • Be sure to return your books on time if you do decide to rent
  • How To Save Even More Money On Your Textbooks

    Use a Coupon!

    If you are a conscious online shopper than you probably already know the value of using coupons codes. With Textbooks this can be even more of the case. Since prices are so competitive from store to store, we have to apply coupons in order to receive the best possible deals. You never want to pass up a 10% off or free shipping promo.

    For the best deals on your books, try visiting this TextbookCoupons.com to find applicable deals for the sites you use. Its covers most of them so you should be able to fid a page dedicated to the company of your choice. You will also find a review of each textbook service in addition to the coupon and promotions.
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    Leave a Comment with Your Online Textbook Buying or Rental Experience

    • carolinarobin May 18, 2012 @ 8:33 am | delete
      Much needed for my daughter. Her books cost a fortune last semester. She gets funding and usually has money left. She was sadly disappointed at the cost of her books.
    • clemency Mar 15, 2010 @ 12:17 pm | delete
      Interesting lens, will let my daughter know about it, thanks, 5****

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