Where do you go to buy books?

United States
October 28, 2007 9:36pm CST
Where do you go to buy books that are now out of print? I have had some luck in the past with Alibris and even with E-bay but am still looking for some great sites to locate some great books on. Any ideas?
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6 responses
@yanjiaren (9031)
29 Oct 07
Wow you are lucky.I haven't had the luxury of getting any books for ages as I travel around a lot so don't want tohoard much.I dolove old books and when I was younger used to try to find some hidden treasures. Maybe one day when I get my own place again I wiull start again. Good luck building your collection.
• United States
31 Oct 07
I would be lost without at least the local library around.
• United States
6 Nov 07
You can check if there is Half Price Book near your area. They have a large selection of books and in a very very good price !!!! I ussually buy my books in there !
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
6 Nov 07
I always use Amazon for my books because you can pick them up extremely cheaply and although you do get stung heavily for the postage and packaging it is far cheaper alternative than to go to the high streets. Books are so heavily priced in the shops and if you are studying or need them for children's learning they cost a fortune. Libraries are better to be honest, but if I really need a book then Amazon is the place to buy.
@nancyrowina (3850)
3 Nov 07
I like amazon for buying books but for out of print ones it's best to use auction sites like Ebay, search around there are probably specialist book auction sites that specialise in out of print books.
• China
6 Nov 07
I think we can get e-books it seems more easily by today's network.But somebody will prefer to read paper it is a style of life,you can keep these books in your home and even give it to your son.
• Philippines
31 Oct 07
I usually buy books in my favorite bookstore The National Bookstore in Philippines. Never tried to buy books on line.