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**Ralath** · 08-05-2009, 08:57 PM

Why textbooks so expensive?!

My full textbook list isn't even out yet but I have two books that are listed at $200... =o=

**secbro20** · 08-05-2009, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Ralath

Why textbooks so expensive?!

My full textbook list isn't even out yet but I have two books that are listed at $200... =o=

Yeah, textbooks suck. Though I usually try to buy them online since its almost always cheaper. Even used like new are a whole lot cheaper and the textbooks are in great condition.

**Ralath** · 08-05-2009, 09:44 PM

I buy them online too. Bigwords.com is nice because it aggregates prices.

But still. =o= Can't get the special stuff online. =o=

**secbro20** · 08-05-2009, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by Ralath

I buy them online too. Bigwords.com is nice because it aggregates prices.

But still. =o= Can't get the special stuff online. =o=

What I hate most is like Lab manuals/books that are made specifically for that class that you can only get from the school or local bookstores. They are always SO expensive.

**Hessah** · 08-05-2009, 11:30 PM

My uni has a 2nd hand book shop...

but the problem is stupid lecturers change their edition EVERY YEAR so you can only get an older edition where you're 2 pages off (like pg 114 is now on pg 116) or buy new ones =.=

I'm not sure about you guys.. but our lecturers are often one of the authors of a textbook... so... there's a horrible conflict of interest there!

**secbro20** · 08-06-2009, 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by Hessah

My uni has a 2nd hand book shop...

but the problem is stupid lecturers change their edition EVERY YEAR so you can only get an older edition where you're 2 pages off (like pg 114 is now on pg 116) or buy new ones =.=

I'm not sure about you guys.. but our lecturers are often one of the authors of a textbook... so... there's a horrible conflict of interest there!

I haven't taken a class yet where the professor wrote the book. But yes, the changing of editions is so dumb. You can't find it used, meaning you have to pay full price. I haven't even looked up my books yet. Ugh its gonna be bad this semester.