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The ever rising cost of college textbooks is an issue with almost every university student. At the beginning of each semester, students have to spend hundreds to dollars to buy books. The question here is – Is there any way that students can buy cheap books?

A report by State Public Interest Research Groups in 2005 found that an average student spent around $900 every year on textbooks. The prices of books have risen since then.

Overpriced

One of the main reasons why college textbooks are so expensive is because they are overpriced. The main culprits for this are the publishers, who quote high prices. In fact, the US Department of Education’s Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance admitted in 2007 that prices of college books were kept artificially high even though there was a huge demand from the buyers.

Market Controlled By Publishers

Today, the market of college books is controlled by suppliers. The publishers set the prices. Your college bookstore has no control. The publishers of college textbooks are in the habit of bringing new editions quite frequently. Most students hesitate to buy old editions fearing that they will miss out on something. In fact, many professors list a new edition in their book list every semester. Therefore, most students end up buying new books and thus pay more for college books.

Most textbooks are overpriced, because they come in packages, which might include CDs and other supplementary materials. Most students do not require these extras; however, they are forced to give more money because of these extras.

Most publishers do not do anything about the high cost of college textbooks. Why would they? College books are one of the most profitable sectors for the publishing industry.

Considering the fact that an average cost of a new textbook is around $53 (some books can cost as high as $200), what should a student do? There are several ways for a student to save on textbooks.

Saving On Books

Online books stores are growing popular, because they offer cheap college textbooks. However, in order to save, you need to plan. The first thing you need to do is to get your hands on the syllabus. Professors are required to select their textbooks before the semester begins. If you have already planned to take a particular class in the next semester, you can get in touch with the professor and find out which textbooks would be required.

When you know which college textbooks would be used, you can start searching for the books online. So, when you shop before the semester starts, you can find good discounts and used copies. If there is not much difference in the new and older edition, buy the old edition.

Another great way to save on college books is to buy from friends. You can also borrow from the library or share books with your friends. But remember to keep your books in good condition, because you can resell them and invest that money in books for the next semester.

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