I remember when I was attending college that it seemed like some of the textbooks required for my course were just as expensive as the course itself. I found it frustrating that it seemed like the majority of textbooks were always new, with very few used copies to choose from. My mom recently began attending college to become a Registered Nurse (RN), and was taken aback by the prices for college textbooks. We were able to find some of her textbooks online at Amazon for between twenty and fifty percent less than what she would have paid at the bookstore.

Some tips on purchasing online:

• Check the bookstore early to find out what books you need
• Buy the books early once you determine what book you need. Books are usually shipped parcel post, the cheapest form of shipping, which is also the slowest shipping method.
• Verify that you are purchasing the correct edition
• Check for any additional manuals or supporting software that are required for the course which may not be available to purchase online, and only available in the bookstore. Check with your bookstore about purchasing these additional items separately since some bookstores require that they purchased as a package.
• Always save receipts in case you need to make a return.

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