Is it always cheaper and better to buy textbooks online?
With textbooks being so expensive, students are looking elsewhere to find cheaper alternatives to the bookstore. But is it always better to buy online? According to the National Association of College Stores, 61 percent of students purchased some of their textbooks online last year. Charles Schmidt, a spokesman for the National Association of College Stores, said one thing to consider when buying online is the cost of shipping. Sometimes you can find free shipping deals from textbook vendors if you spend a certain amount. If not, you may end up spending just as much as you would in the bookstore when you add on shipping costs. It is also important to make sure you are buying from a reliable online source so you get your textbook on time and aren’t scammed out of your money. Students: As you prepare to head back to school, keep this information in mind. The bookstore is no longer the only place to go for your textbook needs, but in some cases it still might be your best option. Do some
