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There are plenty of surprises that come with starting college \u2014 homesickness, roommate quirks, more independence, the dreaded \u201cfreshman 15\u201d \u2014 but one area where you don\u2019t need to be surprised is textbooks. Sure, textbooks tend to cost a fortune. One book could cost more than $100 retail price. Yet just because you\u2019re new to the college scene doesn\u2019t mean you have to learn how to save money the hard way. Most of the time, you can cut costs significantly with just a little research; all you have to know is how. To help you skip the sticker shock of books this semester, here are top tips to keep in mind when buying textbooks:<\/p>\n

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  1. Buy early. If you wait until classes start to shop for books, you could wind up paying top dollar just to get the book you need for an assignment right away. Likewise, you could be too late for previously owned and\/or discounted copies that other students have purchased before you could. Avoid this problem by finding out what books you need early and shopping around.<\/li>\n
  2. Buy online<\/a>. The beauty of buying online is you find books at better prices, all from the convenience of your computer, tablet or phone. Simply type in a title or ISBN number, and find what you need \u2014 no searching around aisles to figure out where your book might be. Your book comes straight to you in a matter of days \u2014 and, as long as you shopped early, within plenty of time for your classes to start.<\/li>\n
  3. Buy used. Simply because a book was previously owned, its price goes down dramatically. This means when you buy used books, you save a lot of costs. Since most books will only be necessary for the duration of the class they\u2019re required in, it only makes sense to buy a copy for a cheaper rate.<\/li>\n
  4. Buy just what you need. When buying books, always look for options that come with a return policy. That way, if you find out your professor isn\u2019t going to use a certain book, you can still return it once class starts.<\/li>\n
  5. Buy international<\/a>. International copies of textbooks are often exactly the same as American versions, but with different covers and book jackets. Plus, simply because they\u2019re from another country, they\u2019re available at cheaper rates. When you\u2019re looking for a bargain on a book, check for international copies.<\/li>\n
  6. Sell when you\u2019re done<\/a>. A great way to recoup some of your costs each semester is to sell the books you\u2019re done using. By getting rid of the book, you make a little money and free yourself to buy the books you need for the next set of courses, too.<\/li>\n
  7. When you can\u2019t buy, rent<\/a>. If you know you won\u2019t need your books after classes are done, consider renting them. Renting can cut costs by as much as 90 percent, providing you with the materials you need just when you need them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To find the best deals on books \u2014 early, online, used, internationally, to buy, to rent or to sell back \u2014 come to TextbookRush<\/a>. As your online campus bookstore, we\u2019re happy to provide new and used copies of millions of books. We provide free shipping on all orders over $35 and all our products come with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.<\/p>\n

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