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August 13th, 2010 at 02:49 pm

My financial aid hasn't been processed yet so I had to come up with the money to purchase my books. I will get it back in the form of a refund. I have to admit, I never thought I would be able to come up with $378 without borrowing from my parents, but I made it happen. Between the various savings accounts and such, I was able to come up with enough to cover the books. That felt real good.

Today is payday. It is already spent! Isn't it sad how money goes so fast?

Posted in Misc Thoughts and Updates | 10 Comments »

10 Responses to “Books”

  1. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
    August 13th, 2010 at 03:18 pm 1281712734
    1281712734

    Whatcha gonna study?

  2. Looking Forward Says:
    August 13th, 2010 at 04:41 pm 1281717701
    1281717701

    Yes, I agree it is sad how fast the money goes. Frown

  3. Jerry Says:
    August 13th, 2010 at 04:42 pm 1281717735
    1281717735

    I can't believe how expensive textbooks have become, and it really can lead to a hardship for people when the FA Office doesn't have the money for them yet. I was recently reading about a place where people can rent their textbooks, and I would like to have that insurance that I wouldn't be paying hundreds and hundreds of dollars every semester... Good luck with school!
    Jerry

  4. momcents Says:
    August 13th, 2010 at 04:49 pm 1281718194
    1281718194

    I've heard about renting textbooks or buying them used. You might look into it for the next semester. I do (sadly) agree how fast the money leaves. As for me, I greatly underestimate exactly how much we spend.

  5. MonkeyMama Says:
    August 13th, 2010 at 04:55 pm 1281718531
    1281718531

    I remember my books costing 50% of my tuition, when I went to school. (The tuition was low cost). But, that was with used books and selling them back, etc., etc. Tuition was $1k - books always cost $500 every semester.

    Renting them would have been a nice option.

    Congrats on saving up for them - yay!

  6. north georgia gal Says:
    August 13th, 2010 at 05:24 pm 1281720268
    1281720268

    I looked into renting the books. But I will come out better buying the books and selling them back to the bookstore. I buy mainly used books whenever possible.

    I am taking Political Science, Eng Comp, and Business Administration.

  7. campfrugal Says:
    August 14th, 2010 at 12:31 pm 1281789071
    1281789071

    We have had good luck with buying textbooks used off of ebay and such. One of my daughter's latest books was $83.00 new, but I was able to find one in excellent condition on ebay and got it for $10.00. We also turn around and re-sell them on ebay, half.com or amazon, to make our money back.

    Also, this semester, we were able to find one of the textbooks needed for an elective at the Library.

  8. LuxLiving Says:
    August 14th, 2010 at 01:44 pm 1281793459
    1281793459

    I'm seeing a lot of folks asking on Craigslists for certain textbooks. I don't know if it's working for them, but the requests are certainly out there. A future option perhaps.

  9. creditcardfree Says:
    August 18th, 2010 at 07:33 pm 1282160011
    1282160011

    How are you doing this week NGG?

  10. north georgia gal Says:
    August 18th, 2010 at 07:37 pm 1282160242
    1282160242

    I am good. It is funny that you sent this. I was on the site, literally getting ready to post an update! Great minds think alike!

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