tonymaillman Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Anyone think books are overpriced ?? or are they worth every penny no matter how much ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 It all depends on what the contents are? and what your looking for! Some are well worth the money and others are not worth the paper there written on! Steve [ 10.05.2006, 18:46: Message edited by: Steve the original ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 I think books have gone up an awful lot in the past 10 years. Used to be you could buy a new murder mystery, softcover, for like $4. Now that same book is worth $7 or 8. So go to the local library and borrow books to read. As far as books to buy for your home such as history or computer books they are outrageous and they know it and still people buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 tend not to buy new books these days as even the thinnest cost too much. always go round the charity shops and have a good look for second hand ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Tesco's are quite cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Steve said it well. Depends on the contents. What bugs me is the weight of textbooks. They charge $60, $70, or $80 for an instruction book that is outdated after one year and must be discarded, but to justify they price the print on lead coated paper, evidently or lead in the binding. A kid carrying a backpack has more weight than we carried in the armed forces to have all our necessities. Mary???? Alana??? Teachers ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Yes Jerry textbooks are very heavy. Charity shops are a good idea for the odd reading book but if you have to buy a text book or a how to book they are very dear! I suppose people are not buying as many books with the internet to give them information but I love to read and use the computer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonymaillman Posted May 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 What is annoying is that they charge outlandish prices for new books that cost literally pennies to manufacture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Mary, texts out here are not 'very heavy' -- they are bone crushingly, spine bendingly, Sisyphus boulders that are a threat to our childrens health. And I think it is purposeful, just so they can charge $100 for a one use text, dxxx their eyes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Try buying even used college books - I can remember the cost of just two classes worth of books!! Outrageous is the word Tony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 If I bought every book that was recommended by my university, I would be spending hundreds per semester. Used text books are a good idea, as Mary suggests. I sometimes buy used books from Amazon for half of the price that they are selling in shops. Another method I use is the Athens webpage. You need membership to look at it (I think librarys can log you on to it) This site has thousands of books which you can view online, and if there is a certain subject you need to look for, it will search the contents for you (not always acurate though ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDYK Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I still have all my text books from uni!! I spent so much on them I couldnt bring myself to fet rid of them (or sell them for a lesser price) so I just keep them in case im in need of some biology information!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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