Written by S. Thompson | Posted in Education |

Whether you’re looking to buy your textbooks for the coming semester or sell the one’s you have as a way to recoup some of your money back, college textbooks are every students nightmare.

Everyone would agree that the cost of new textbooks is just ridiculous. What’s even more ridiculous is the obnoxiously small amount of money you get back if you decide to return them when you’re done using them. Some students don’t even bother because it’s just not worth it.

The good news is there are some places where you can sell back your used college textbooks, and get at least a reasonable amount of money for them. The even better news is that many of these used textbooks are in great shape, and are just as good as a brand new one. Here are 5 great places to buy and sell used college textbooks that every college student should be aware of.

ValoreBooks.com is considered to be the best place to buy and or sell used college textbooks. They have a huge selection with more than 10,000 book sellers in their data system. Students who are looking to purchase used books can search for them based on the condition of the books, and the book sellers rating and location.

Ecampus.com is has the largest selection of discounted college textbooks available on the internet. Students can purchase books directly from Ecampus or through one of their sellers. Choose from traditional textbooks or digital textbooks. Called Etextbooks, these books can be downloading right onto your computer. Ecampus also offers students the opportunity to rent the books they need for the semester rather than purchasing them right out.

Phatcampus.com is on a mission to make it easier for students to purchase their college textbooks. They have a wide selection of books at low, affordable prices that will fit the budget of any student. Avoid those long lines at your local college books store, and get your books shipped to you in record time. Not all the books are used, but the prices are reasonable so they’re worth checking out.

Textbooksrus.com is another great place to sell back your college textbooks. You’ll get competitive buy-back prices that will beat any amount offered at a college bookstore. Don’t settle for whatever your local college offers you for your used textbooks. There’s no reason you have to settle for a measly amount of money for a book that’s probably still in great shape. Textbooksrus will buy back your used books, and put more money in your pocket than any college books store.

Chegg.com is the place to go if you want to rent your college textbooks rather than purchases them right out. With an average buy-back price of $40.00 per book, Cheggs is also one of the best textbooks buy-back places on the internet.

Don’t get stuck paying large amounts of money for your college textbooks or get stuck selling them back for a fraction of what they cost you. Rent books, buy used books or sell your used books at these sites.

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