Do you buy new text book or second hand text book for you kid(s) ?

February 7, 2007 7:45pm CST
Every years during my primary school and secondary school years I purchase second hand text books from the senior that one year older than me. When i finish using the book I will sell it to my junior. I do the same thing every year and it help my parent save allot of money. I wonder if anyone doing the same thing. .. share your experience.
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4 responses
mimatexas
@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
8 Feb 07
Now that my daughter is in college, I first look for used textbooks and if I don't find them then we opt for new ones. New textbooks are very expensive.
victorwzj
@victorwzj (539)
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9 Feb 07
Yeah , Even when I studying my university . I don't buy all the text books, I just buy the books that I think that I really need. Usually college has a few copies of the text books in the libraries. Just read them in the libraries and this way you can save money as well.
shellyrios
@shellyrios (1212)
• United States
8 Feb 07
I sell mine on Half.com or Amazon, but I research and find the best deal I can find for my books, they are very expensive!!!
victorwzj
@victorwzj (539)
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8 Feb 07
Wow, amazon do really a great place to buy books not to mention save money. Text books are expensive and that is why I buy second hand books from my senior.
Shaunee
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
3 Mar 07
I have used used text books before.
blindedfox
@blindedfox (3315)
• Philippines
8 Feb 07
We used to ask friends first if they have hand-me-down books available. If not, than that is the time that we buy new books. Life is tough nowadays. =) Anything to help us save is nice. =)
victorwzj
@victorwzj (539)
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8 Feb 07
yeah, too bad non of my senior are generous enough to hand me down the books. usually I purchase it with half price or maybe less depending of the condition of the books.