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By Winnie Ballard
Are you about to buy textbooks? Here are some differences between Amazon and the campus bookstore! Bookstore As you might have already experienced, the first week of school is very busy in the campus bookstore. You could be waiting in line for at least an hour just trying to get needed materials. What we all don't realize is that the bookstore is probably ran by one of the big 3rd companies out there who are running multiple bookstores across the country. They just rent the space on campus and hire students to help in the store. They have a high overhead which in turn translates to everyone having to pay more for books. Since a lot of people are getting their books at the same time, most likely the used books are probably all gone by the time you get there. This means having to buy the more expensive brand new books. When returning a book, the return period is only about 2 weeks. Amazon Just in case you didn't know, as an Amazon Prime member, you get FREE 2 days shipping on books and other prime eligible items. As a student, you can do a 6-month trial. Once your trial is up, you get 50% OFF of the regular prime membership. When you purchase your books online, it's very convenient since you don't have to leave the house and stand in line for hours. You'll get your books delivered straight to your door. You are more likely to be able to get used books as well. When returning a book, the return period is within 30 days from delivery. For your convenience here are some links to Amazon: Prime Student 6-month trial Search for books on Amazon's book category If you have any questions, please leave a comment below!
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