Going back to school is already expensive. When you add an armload of books to the total, you’re spending even more! Surprisingly, however, your campus bookstore might not be the best place to buy the texts you need. Here is a listing of a few great online sources for used textbooks that won’t take as much out of your wallet.

1. CampusBooks

According to their website, CampusBooks has an offering of nearly 8 million new and used college textbooks for sale. Their selection does indeed seem impressive, with books from nearly every educational discipline you could think of, including history, law, biology, and more.

CampusBooks works differently than traditional used college book websites in that they find the book you want on different websites for the best price selections available. For example, search for a book you want, click the title, and you’ll be taken to a page that lists several sites where that book is available for the lowest prices they’re able to find. Definitely worth a look!

2. Alibris

Alibris is a network of independent sellers offering used (and new) college textbooks for a fraction of the price you’d normally pay on your college campus. From what I can tell so far, there are multiple copies of tons of different books, all ranging in price. You can check where a seller ships from as well as their reliability from others who have bought books from them. Alibris also offers a money back guarantee if your book doesn’t arrive in the condition which was described in the listing, so it’s a nearly fool-proof way to get the books you need.

3. Cram Daddy

When shopping at Cram Daddy, have the ISBN or title of the book handy so you can look up the books you want. They sell both used and new books, and offer an incredibly low shipping rate starting at $3.49. How can you go wrong? They seem to have a fairly large selection of books, and offer timely delivery so you can be sure to get your books when you need them.

4. Valore Books

With a self-proclaimed selection of over 100 million college textbooks, it’s no wonder that Valore Books consider themselves one of the number one marketplaces for used and new college textbooks on the web. Similar to Alibris, Valore Books works by offering textbooks from a selection of independent sellers, where buyers can save up to 70% off retail prices on the books they need. They also offer customers the “Valore Guarantee,” which will help ensure you are 100% satisfied with your order.

Buying used college textbooks can help save you money when you’re heading back to school, but your college bookstore may not have the books you need, or even offer the cheapest price! With these online bookstores, you are almost guaranteed to find the books you need from a vast selection of quality used textbooks. Help make your college experience a little easier by checking out these websites for all your college textbook needs!