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One of the best ways of saving on college textbooks, is to do a search and compare prices. An easy way is using the textbook search form below.

Shop for Textbooks

Shop for used and new textbooks online. You can save quite a bit over college bookstore prices. But be sure and factor in shiping costs. Sometimes this can make the textbook less of a bargain.

Sell your books early too. As soon as class finishes, put it up for sale online or post a note on campus. Putting your used textbook up for sale online is easy. Most large sites like Amazon.com and Ebay allow easy listings. On these, don't forget to factor the shipping cost.

Amazon.com is another great resource. Many students buy and sell textbooks using their service. You can get quite a deal if you shop many different sellers.

Look for ads posted on campus. Many students know the campus bookstore will not pay top dollar for their used textbook. But the price they want will probably be less than the bookstore wants even for that same used textbook!

Need a good textbook website? Try directtextbook.com/

Best advice on used textbooks is to shop early and try online first.

As soon as you get your list of classes, head to the college bookstore. If you get in early, you can snatch up a used book. Wait too long, and you will be forced to buy a new one, or worse, the bookstore will be sold out. Then you will have to spend time trying to find one. The longer you wait, the more chance you have at paying more.

Compare the cost of the bookstore against online retailers. You may not realize that a shipping cost can raise the price. Check out how textbooks are taxed in your state as well.

Buying a used textbook online from a private party may not be the best thing. If you drop the class or accidentally get the wrong one, you probably not be able to return it.

Speaking of returns, make sure you save your receipts just in case you need to return them. Check with your college bookstore as to the return policy. Sometimes they only allow returns if you drop a class.

Keep your textbooks in great condition and don't lose the material, like study guides and CDs that came with it. This will allow you to sell your books back for more money.