Why Rent College Textbooks?

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If you are still unsure whether it makes sense to rent textbooks, here is a list of reasons why you shouldn't hesitate when you see a great rental offer.

  1. It's saves you money. When you buy a book, you either part with the money you pay for it forever (if you decide to keep it), or you'll have to become involved in the buyback hassle. Keep in mind, however, that used books will always cost less than new ones, so if you decide to sell your book back, you'll definitely get less than you initially paid for it. Therefore, if you decide to purchase a book, you're likely to overpay for something you may no longer need after finishing your course. Renting solves this problem, allowing you to pay only a part of the initial price for using the book and save money in the process.
  2. You don't have money for a new book. New books are expensive, and you may be unable to buy them all, which is quite all right. You can just rent the book for a period of time, use it, and return it. Alternatively, you can buy some textbooks and then sell them back—in a way, you'll be "renting" them, with the difference between the initial price and the buyback quote being a "rental fee." However, if you rent a book, you pay the fee at the beginning and don't have to worry about anything at all.
  3. Quick delivery. Many students fear rentals because of slow shipping and the inability to use the book when needed. Worry not; the companies involved in rentals are aware that the books are needed fast and send them really quickly.
  4. Free return shipping. Yes, you heard it right—you don't need to pay when you return you rental, as free shipping labels are provided to ensure your satisfaction with the service and, most importantly, save you money.

Here are a few reasons why you may not benefit from getting a rental:

  1. Your book is not a custom edition. If the textbook required is an edition sponsored by a particular university or professor, there is very little chance you can find it in rentals. So, make sure your textbook is available at rental websites.
  2. There are no access codes. Obviously, there is no guarantee that the book used so many times would have an unused access code. You can buy the codes separately online, but you must first research if there is such an opportunity.

Now that you know all pros and cons of renting textbooks, you can decide whether you should rent or buy a textbook. Still, enjoy saving your money with BooksRun, be it renting, selling back, or buying cheap used textbooks.

Updated on November 8th, 2022