Best places to buy living books (new and used)

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  • May 28, 2016 at 1:33 pm
    Regan
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    I have always bought most of my books through Amazon and Rainbow Resource!  Are there better places to buy books?  Also, sometimes there are many different versions of the same book.  How do you choose?

    May 28, 2016 at 3:18 pm
    sarah2106
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    I buy 95% of my living books used through ABE Books. Only once in a great while new is less expensive. I have had great success with ABEbooks and only once, out of a lot or purchases, a book did not arrive from a vendor, it got lost somewhere in transit, and the vendor refunded my money within 12 hours of my inquiry about not receiving the book.

    May 28, 2016 at 4:16 pm
    sheraz
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    You can use http://used.addall.com/. They search about 40 databases for the lowest price. I find it helpful and have not had a problem with the vendors.

    May 28, 2016 at 4:22 pm
    Wings2fly
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    I buy mine at betterworldbooks.  Often there are sales for buying 6 or more sale titles at once, usually 6 for $15, free shipping.  Or Amazon if they don’t have it.  I buy new at CBD sometimes as well  as RR and Amazon.  And betterworldbooks has great customer service.

    May 28, 2016 at 6:58 pm
    Rebekah
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    I also like Abe Books and Better World Books.

    May 28, 2016 at 10:34 pm
    Karen
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    I use bookfinder.com to find the book at the best price for the condition, and usually, it’s an AbeBooks vendor who had the best price. I’ve also had very good experiences with their customer service.

    May 29, 2016 at 2:25 am
    Regan
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    Thanks so much!  This is just the kind of info I need!  I have always purchased all my books new!  In my mind I have told myself it’s worthy getting new because I have 6 children and they will get a lot of use!  However, I would also like to be wise with our resources and thought I should try to look into used books that are in really good condition!  Also, I know I should price shop more but didn’t know how to go about it without going to a bunch of different individual sites which takes time!  Thanks again!

     

    May 29, 2016 at 5:00 am
    RobinP
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    I use addall as well.  Some of the best living books are out of print (most of the books in my library are) and cannot be purchased new so I have to go hunting.  Addall is where I go to look because it searches the database of many sellers including Abe, Alibris, Better World, etc., brings them all up together and I can compare condition and price and make the best choice.

    May 29, 2016 at 12:00 pm
    AFthfulJrney
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    I use many of the ones already mentioned, but will also add Thriftbooks.com to the list!

    May 29, 2016 at 6:35 pm
    Aimee
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    There is also dealoz.com . They search 200 sites and list the best deals and even tell you where the best new and used deals are.

    May 29, 2016 at 9:25 pm
    HollyS
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    Homeschool Library Builder is one I’ve used many times.  It’s http://www.hslibrarybuilder.com .

    Library and Educational Services (libraryanded.com) is great too.

    June 1, 2016 at 4:32 pm
    Regan
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    Thank you so much ladies!  It has been a bit a bit crazy around my house but we are officially done with school this year!  Learning is year round though 🙂  We are starting off our Summer break (about 6 1/2 weeks) and I am ordering the last of my books today!  I am so glad you shared all these wonderful resources with me!  Thanks again!!!

     

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