Renting Textbooks Worth It? Pros and Cons

  • Renting Textbooks Worth It? Pros and Cons

    Posted by Drew Hardy on August 10, 2024 at 10:39 am EDT

    Hey everyone, I’m thinking about renting textbooks for my upcoming semester instead of buying them. The cost of textbooks is getting ridiculous, and I’ve heard that renting can save a lot of money. Has anyone here rented textbooks before? How was your experience, and did you think it was worth it?

    IMA-GregT replied 6 days, 16 hours ago 6 Members · 5 Replies
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  • vegandan

    Member
    August 10, 2024 at 8:35 pm EDT

    Use bookfinder.com to check out almost every source available in both new and used condition. I have saved money by buying used and even like new book half price from Spain several years ago. Renting is often the same price as buying a used book. With a used book you can always resell it for about the same amount as what you paid for it.

  • Newr Mart

    Member
    August 13, 2024 at 10:48 am EDT

    Hey all! I rented textbooks last semester through https://booksrun.com/books/rent and it was a game-changer. I saved a ton of money compared to buying them new. The books were in great condition, and the return process was easy. It’s definitely worth it if you want to cut down on expenses without sacrificing quality. Highly recommend!

  • Lupe Kutch

    Member
    December 24, 2024 at 5:05 am EST

    Just make sure to compare rental prices across platforms for the best deal

  • carol lawrance

    Member
    April 11, 2025 at 10:07 am EDT

    Absolutely agree with you—textbook prices have become outrageous lately. I rented my books last semester and honestly, it was a game-changer for my budget. The process was smooth, and I returned everything easily at the end. While I was saving money, I also needed something relaxing to read between classes, and I found this amazing site called My-Passion where you can read romance novels online for free. It became my go-to stress relief during the semester. Definitely recommend both renting and checking it out!

    • IMA-GregT

      Organizer
      April 12, 2025 at 1:17 pm EDT

      👍

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