HellCat Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hey guys,My new REQUIRED fucking MATH ( a non-evolving subject that has been in existence with no changes ESPECIALLY for introductory courses) cost me more than my PSP, or my xbox, or my fucking dog. And no, I can't buy a used book because it requires a online code! How fucking fantastic is that? Wht the fuck new is there to learn in math at the 100 level? This is stuff I learned in high school.What chaps my ass so much is that not only is math a non-evolving subject, the publishers screw the lowest income population that doesn't qualify for welfare - college students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (HellCat @ Aug 27 2009, 02:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hey guys,My new REQUIRED fucking MATH ( a non-evolving subject that has been in existence with no changes ESPECIALLY for introductory courses) cost me more than my PSP, or my xbox, or my fucking dog. And no, I can't buy a used book because it requires a online code! How fucking fantastic is that? Wht the fuck new is there to learn in math at the 100 level? This is stuff I learned in high school.What chaps my ass so much is that not only is math a non-evolving subject, the publishers screw the lowest income population that doesn't qualify for welfare - college students.Find out if you can just get the code from the company...call them. If you can then buy the book used and see if it is economical that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellCat Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 (edited) Thats a great idea, but the actual book isn't available anywhere and thats what blows. I looked all over.And besides Algebra and geometry should be free and open source by now!!! Edited August 27, 2009 by HellCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKammenzind Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I know... I bitch about it every semester, shit just isn't right. Rich bastards got their hands in everything, may a hobo eat their legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellCat Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 If they would just offer a cheap ebook for people to pay for and download, especially in kindle format... that would be great. AND with a search function.They can also eat hobo dick cheese as far as i am concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*sigh* Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 That really sucks, especially for a low level class.My Freshman year I was an engineering major and spent over $1000 on textbooks and materials. That sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineout Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 dude, as an engineer mostly all of my books is 500+ pages and 300+ dollars, ive had book bills over 700$ before for the semester, then when i go to sell them back..i cant because they change the edition every year..have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin600 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 i wanna say 30% of my books for classes that were required in the sylabus were not used at all, maybe just for reference.Half of the rest, we didnt even read more than half the chapters, which you can easily just photocopy. Check exactly how much of that book will be used and get what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakur001 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Another option would be to go in halfsies, thirdsies, or whatever, depending on whether or not you have other friends in the class...if it's a 100-level math class I presume you're just taking it as a gen-ed, and don't have any interest in leafing through the pages in your free time, so that way you all could just take turns borrowing it to do homework, reading, etc.I feel your pain, though, not looking forward to dropping hundreds of dollars on new books for the next semester this week myself...it's never fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I am taking Tax Accounting this semester. Had to spend $220 on ONE book for that class. AND I can't find it used anywhere or cheaper anywhere because the tax laws change every year...oh, and guess what that means....when I am done with the course, the book will be worth NOTHING because it will be out of date. So ya, I feel your pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (fineout @ Aug 27 2009, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>dude, as an engineer mostly all of my books is 500+ pages and 300+ dollars, ive had book bills over 700$ before for the semester, then when i go to sell them back..i cant because they change the edition every year..have funYour school sucks. For us its the luck of the draw. They keep the editions running longer sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakur001 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (indian_villager @ Aug 27 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (fineout @ Aug 27 2009, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>dude, as an engineer mostly all of my books is 500+ pages and 300+ dollars, ive had book bills over 700$ before for the semester, then when i go to sell them back..i cant because they change the edition every year..have funYour school sucks. For us its the luck of the draw. They keep the editions running longer sometimes.At my school, they have this system where the edition changes as soon as I've completed the course and need to sell my now-out-of-date textbook back. I swear to god, there's a gnome or something that can tell when I'm coming to the bookstore with a book to sell who promptly alerts the publisher that a new edition should be issued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineout Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 well its not always every year but like dakur it seems like every time i go to give it back its out of date right then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickstephanie Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I feel ya...I HATE buying textbooks! My major is in funeral service (lol) and since it's a really uncommon major I have the HARDEST time finding my textbooks for cheaper prices online and and some of them are ONLY available at my school, period-it's ridiculous. Luckily I only have two textbooks left to buy EVER. So glad to be done with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 i hate getting my books, they charge you out the ass for a book you will have for 3 months, i payed right around 400 for the books i have now and i still need another $55 text for another class, but their out of stock. so 455 total well say for 4 classes, are you shitting me lol. if our tuition isnt enough the butt rape you on book prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. B Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (delSol_si @ Aug 27 2009, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am taking Tax Accounting this semester. Had to spend $220 on ONE book for that class. AND I can't find it used anywhere or cheaper anywhere because the tax laws change every year...oh, and guess what that means....when I am done with the course, the book will be worth NOTHING because it will be out of date. So ya, I feel your pain.word. My intermediates book ran me about that much when I bought it. The tax book was that much, and hell, even the governmental accounting paperback book is over $100.00. I remember spening 400 dollars on 2 books a couple semesters ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgore Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Damn dude. That much for a mathbook.. :[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) Amazon and Half.com ftw! I email my professors about a week before school starts, find out what books I need, and order. I ALWAYS save so much. I paid $230 for books this semester- whereas it would've cost me about $500 at the campus bookstore. For Christmas break I list my books back immediately on Amazon or Half for sale, but in the summer I wait until school's about to start back, when people are scrambling to buy their books. If you list them RIGHT when school's out at the beginning of summer, not only is nobody going to buy it for a good month or two, but you're also not going to make as much. The books list higher when the demand is up. Also, about the whole changing editions thing, buying/selling books online solves that problem too, 'cause where one school moves on to another edition, there's another school somewhere else in the country that isn't. I always just about get my money back for my books by selling them back online. Hope this helps you guys out. Moral of this story is... Don't trust the campus bookstore! They are only raping you in your asshole and taking all of your money! Edited August 28, 2009 by INCUBUSRATM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moefasaaa Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Chegg.com is the bombdiggity. You rent books at the beginning of the semester, they ship it to you in a week, you use the book for the semester, and send it back to them in the box they sent you with a free printed shipping label. And they claim you save about 65-85%, which through personal experience is right on the penny. PLUS they plant a tree for every book you rent/sell to them/donate...which I think is awesome.I'm doing a little promotion thing with em, and the code I'm supposed to hand out is: CC101069...you save an extra 5% off, it's an awesome way to get the textbooks you need for the semester for a LOT less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColibriDon Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Ah Textbook woes. This semester my bill was going to be about 600 bucks (Psychology major/Philosophy minor) but most of my professors told me that I don't even need the book. Also, NEVER buy from the campus bookstore. I did for the first year of classes and then switched to an off-campus bookstore and saved some cash. I would also recommend not buying books until you have your first class. The professors will always tell you if you need a book or not. This will save you some money--there's always at least one class that doesn't require a textbook. I've heard really good things about Chegg.com, too so I would recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Yeah, I always email my professors to make sure they're going to use the books before I buy mine off Half or Amazon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svaals Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 That is shitty, dude. Paying $300 dollars for a regular math book is pretty ridiculous. And the fact that it's online, makes me think your professor got it so they would not have to grade homework by hand.My bookstore always fucks me by charging me 70 dollars to rent a 100 dollar, 6 year old book for one semester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siksthscents Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (INCUBUSRATM @ Aug 28 2009, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yeah, I always email my professors to make sure they're going to use the books before I buy mine off Half or Amazon...check out chegg dot com. rental rates are good, and you might look into getting the previous edition to save lots (my calc book is last edition, and it has the same prob sets).good luck, cheers -- six Edited September 10, 2009 by siksthscents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SynysterPhoenix Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I feel your pain bro. I had to pay 250 for my calculus book last year, and my chemistry book was 300. Good thing I'm in International Relations now though...books seem to be much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolte Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Just tell the tutor to suck on your love stick.That's bound to be illegal, charging that much for a book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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