Is the textbook "Politics in America Texas Edition; Seventh (7th) Edition; Thomas R. Dye; L. Tucker Gibson, Jr., Clay Robison." ANY different than the 6th Edition of the same thing? There is more than a $100 difference in the two, and I need to save as much $ as possible. If there ARE differences, what are they?
www.amazon.com Check the used books
same with www.half.com!!!!
Or usedtexbooks.com or textbooks.com
PLEASE! I need to save money on a Politics In America textbook!?
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The sellers claim they're the same as the usual version, only with different cover pictures. Anyone have any info?
I've bought them. As long as the version number is the same, it's the same book. But order at least 2 months before your class, because it took FOREVER to get.
Yeah its mostly the same book. some of them are soft cover rather than hardcover and different pictures but most of the time its the same book.
I just learned about the international editions last semester. The international students told me about them. I spent $130 on a statistics book while they spent only $40 and the book was exactly the same except mine had a hard cover and theirs had soft cover. By then, it was too late to return my book so I was stuck with the expensive version. For summer classes, my bf ordered all international editions (if available) and they were the same as the original except with they all have soft covers (but who cares, right?).
I have used some paper back books that came from India that were exactly the same as the rest of the class had except think pictures werent printed with as much quality.
My friend bought these. Hers always worked out great. They only had differences that didn't really matter (ie: Paperback rather than Hardcover or Black and White rather than Color). Just remember to order them with plenty of time for them to arrive.
I've also had a lot of luck getting books for cheap from the amazon.com Marketplace (and with selling my own textbooks back on there)
I'm trying to save money on textbooks. A lot of websites advertise "international student" books.
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I've been given a coupon for 5% off textbooks at Valorebooks.com but for some reason it is not working. It doesn't have an expiry date nor is it for one person only. Does anyone know why?
The coupon code is "gtsave28"
Plz any help would be appreciated for i especially need to save money on books this semester.
If it doesn't work, try using amazon.com. You can get used books for REALLY cheap there (much cheaper than 5% off).
I don't think that you have a valid code…Here are a couple of others to try for 5% off.
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Many couples are shocked when they learn that the average wedding costs between $15,000 and $25,000.
But, you really can save hundreds even thousands if you use good organizational skills, ingenuity, flexibility, and enlist the help of friends and family.
Today, about 70% of the marrying couples pay for their own weddings, so setting a realistic budget and sticking to it is essential if you are to keep the cost of your wedding within your budget. Let’s get creative and examine your options.
Research the InternetSearch the Internet thoroughly to save time and money. Websites like STL Weddings provide links to wedding related businesses which might be your answer to quality products and services. Brides can compare and save by searching and comparing local vendors. You can also save money by making purchases online, so be sure to do your homework. Sites like Amazon.com and Ebay could help you save hundreds.
Set your priorities and your budgetAs you begin to think about your wedding, pull out a sheet of paper and write down these three column headings:
Must haveOptionalNice to have
Base your decisions on availability, budget and ingenuityOnce you decide what your priorities are, use your creativity. For example, involve yourself, your friends and your family in the preparations. Loved ones will appreciate the opportunity to contribute to your happy day, and they will have fun and save you money.
Choose vendors and service providers who can assure your priorities will be met. Be firm when you negotiate with vendors and service providers. Stick to what you want and stick to your budget. Do not let them talk you into anything you didn’t budget for or don’t want. By the same token, be flexible enough to spend more or substitute, if you cannot find exactly what you considered to be a priority within your budget.
Be sure you are familiar with all changes, return and/or cancellation policies before you sign any contract or finalize any arrangement. Having to buy something twice, or having to pay additional fees for changes can and will add up. Always keep documentation of every contract and receipt in a safe place and pay special attention to deadlines for returning items.
Always comparison shop, and start early because you can save a lot of money if you shop bargains, clearance sales, and online stores. Do not get confused between inexpensive and cheap. Before you buy any reduced priced items, check to make sure they are not inferior quality because most of time you will not be able to return or exchange them.
Professionals can save you time and money, but remember to base your decision on your budget. Engage a wedding consultant to help you with tasks as small as locating trusted vendors and service providers, or tasks as large as organizing your entire wedding event. The more you do yourself, the more money you save. In St. Louis, you can research St Louis weddings on sites like this one.
Save Money on InvitationsIf you are willing to depart from traditional printed invitations, you may be able to save a lot of money. The big trend in wedding invitations is creating your own. You can create your own invitation on your computer and print it on specialty wedding paper. Head to your nearest Office Max or Office Depot for a nice selection of specialty papers.
You could also e-mail your friends and family an invitation to a private wedding site where they can get an official invitation, as well as directions and registry information.
Save Money on Wedding AttireWedding gowns are very expensive but there are many options you may exercise to get what you want and save money. Do you have a friend or a family member who sews? Engage them and in return give them the honor of serving as an attendant in your wedding party.
If you decide to purchase a wedding gown, go to department stores and check their sale area before you decide to have one custom made. Occasionally they have wedding gowns on clearance and you can buy one at a fraction of its original price and save a ton of money. Another option is buying a sample gown which was used in a fashion show or display.
If you still cannot find that special gown, and you need to purchase one, consider a simple gown off the rack, or comb the wedding ads and auction sites on and off the web. You’ll probably be able to buy a gown that was used only once or even a brand new one for next to nothing.
To save even more, you may consider a white prom or a bridesmaid dress. To find the styles that work best with your body type and to learn more about today’s most fabulous wedding gown designers, check out Bridal Gown Designers. The site contains gown designer information, web listings, and access to exclusive online discounts.
Save on TuxedosRent the groom’s tuxedo, shoes and accessories and be sure to select all of the groomsmen’s tuxedos at the same time. Many rental places will furnish the groom’s attire for free if all the men from the wedding party will rent at the same time as one package. Its customary for groomsmen to pay for their own rental unless the wedding is in a far away place and the groomsman must do extensive travel.
Save on Wedding FlowersYou can save money on your flower arrangements if you are willing to be original and creative. If any of your guests create flower arrangements, even as a hobby, ask them to do them. If not, you’ll need to purchase the bridal bouquet and flowers for the altar from a reputable florist.
Think about giving the bridesmaids mixed seasonal flowers (sometimes you can find these in supermarkets). These flowers can later be put in vases and can serve as centerpieces for the reception tables. Your bridesmaids may not be able to keep the flowers forever, but they will remember your wedding every time they see the vase. Plus, you’ll save money.
Save on the Reception MealThe reception is the most expensive part of your wedding, but its possible to have a memorable reception and stay within budget.
You must be very particular when choosing the reception venue. It must be appropriate and fit your reception plan. It does not have to be a traditional hall. Consider a historical home, a park, a museum, fairgrounds, even public gardens.
You also need to know if the reception site will supply you with furniture and dining needs. If not, you must calculate rental fees. Want to save even more money? Consider a slow period, Friday evening, or Sunday afternoon. You’ll be able to negotiate the better deals.
If you invite some good cooks to your wedding, you may ask to them prepare their favorite recipes for your wedding reception. Also, if you invite some good bakers, ask if they could prepare sweets and desserts or maybe even your wedding cake. You’ll save money and they will feel honored for being asked.
If you have your reception catered, you must consider the number of guests, the time of day and how the food will be served. Will it be refreshments only? Dessert only? Light snack? Sit-down? Buffet? Will you serve alcohol? Will it be open bar?
There is an enormous price difference between a light brunch and a five course dinner. Try having a brunch or an early lunch and you can serve fruit and vegetables, salads, eggs, cheeses, pastries, coffee, tea and cold drinks buffet style. Try having a late lunch and you’ll only need to add a few meats and poultry.
Save on Wedding PhotographyCompare prices and references before hiring a photographer. Choose the very best photographer within your budget. When weighing the value in predetermined packages, always go for quality over quantity.
Use your creativity and stick to your wedding budget plan – then shop smart and negotiate rates – you’re sure to save hundreds if not thousands if you stick to your guns. When its all said and done, use the money you save on an all-inclusive honeymoon so you can relax and enjoy your first week together as a married couple.
How to Stretch Your Wedding Budget
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Yet once more* the college textbook cost theme. Funny About Money wrote about it; I have taken on the issue several times. Now the New York Times has taken on the issue, with opinions from many experts.
Why are textbooks so expensive? Because they can be. Because the price is lost amid other expenses. Because people might be paying with borrowed money, which, sadly, may be seen as “funny money.” (It’s not.) One of the experts in the New York Times piece compared the textbook industry to BIG PHARMA: the people who “prescribe” (doctors, teachers) have no idea what the item (drug, book) costs. The purchaser (patient, student) has to suck it up. Well, guess what! I made this analogy on this very blog ages ago. And I’m not an emeritus professor of economics. I feel so, well, thrilled.
I may have an unusual perspective: I am a teacher, but my school has a rental system: students pay only $18.00 per course, for up to two textbooks. So I am NOT GUILTY! I am also a parent of two college students, however, and their schools do not participate in the rental system.
I have discovered that trying to save money on textbooks is like aiming for a moving target. All the strategies work–sometimes, sort of, but don’t count on it.
–Buy it and sell it when you’re done: Good idea, but textbook publishers try to circumvent the used book market. I bought a 2008 Art History text at Goodwill a few days ago as a test case. At a quarter, it was not a big investment. This book sold for $115.00 new. It is now in a new edition. New editions also often come out in October or February, thereby making your recently purchased text worthless.
–Buy on Amazon: Textbook sellers are not dumb. Unless the book is getting near its new edition date, it is likely to be pretty expensive.
–Rent from Chegg: If you look at their rental prices, you will see that this is not a cheap route.
And so on. I have spent HOURS trying to get books cheaper, with little success. Here is one example: My daughter needed a French book last year. It was $175.00. I found a used copy at Powells for $75.00. Did I save $100.00? Guess again.
On the first day of class, the teacher announced that students needed a current computer access code for the text. These came with the new books. For those who bought used…the code cost $100.00!
I have loads of similar stories, which I will bore you with only on request. It is a dreary tale. Just don’t believe all that cheery advice on “buying used” and “renting from Chegg.” If my experience is any indication, you won’t save much money.
So…what am I doing this year? Well, the tax code changed in 2009. The first $2000.00 in educational expenses gets a tax credit. For most people, this is eaten up by tuition and fees. However, if you are on tuition scholarship (Hope in Georgia, TOPS in Louisiana) or at a junior college with low costs, you can now–as of 2009–get the tax credit for books. Thank you Congress! Feel my love.
*Yet once more: The opening words of Lycidas, a pastoral elegy by John Milton, which has an academic theme.
Frugal Scholar: College Textbook Costs: Yet Once More
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I need recipes that are cheap. They don't have to be easy, just as long as they can help me save money.
tasteofhome.com is my favorite website. They have a bunch of budget meals. There's some reviews, but most recipes do not have reviews- that's little of a downside. But, most recipes have the number of stars. I've made hundreds of recipes from their site- great food- and I have never found an error in the recipe. Happy cooking!
There are oodles and they are so much fun, too. Pilsbury.com, McCormick.com, Mr. Foods.com are just a few. Do you like to Google? You will be amazed at how that search will turn up all kinds of things in economic recipes! Go, explore, and eat well cheaply!
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What are some books or websites that have "economic" recipes?
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Woman’s Day is great magazine to subscribe to! Not only do they have great articles and recipes, but there are usually a few money-saving coupons inside each issue. This subscription would also make an inexpensive gift.
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The Internet has become the most convenient way to shop because of its easier access and secure shopping options. On top of that, buying books on the Internet can also bring substantial savings.
Following are 3 easy ways to save money when you buy books online.
1. Use Price Comparison Web SiteA price comparison web site lets you compare prices at multiple online stores at the same time. With that, you do not have to visit those individual web sites and search for the book there individually.
2. Consider Buying Used CopyMany of the online book stores have marketplace where used copy of the book is being sold by other sellers. Consider buying a used copy of the book to save some money. Many times you can find a used book in excellent condition at a much cheaper price than the new one. The key is to read fine prints for the listing and check rating and reviews for the seller. In some cases, you can even contact the seller for any question before making a purchase.
3. Use Club Or Membership ProgramSome online book stores offer club or membership programs with or without fees. These loyalty programs offer discounts on your regular purchases in the form of free shipping, special pricing etc. If you buy books regularly, consider signing up for this kind of program from one or more stores. Even if there is a fees to be paid for such program, it can pay for itself in many cases. Some examples of these programs are Amazon Prime, Barnes and Noble Membership, eBay Bucks.
Buying Books Online – 3 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Next Purchase
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Can we get free coupons for amazon.com from email ? So that I don't need to look at it here and there , page by page.
And how much money can you save with those coupons?
How to get free coupons for amazon.com? How much money can you save with them?
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