tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post115579607907160197..comments2024-01-18T03:34:41.899-07:00Comments on Cheaper Than Therapy: Getting Gouged on More Than GasAttila the Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158308703617226652noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-91287674370317464962007-03-24T00:37:00.000-06:002007-03-24T00:37:00.000-06:00Hullo all,I just wanted to toss my $0.02 in. I've...Hullo all,<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to toss my $0.02 in. I've been using <A HREF="http://www.thehappyzork.com/" REL="nofollow">TheHappyZork.com</A> since they've launched at my school. It's a free student-run site that lets you buy and sell used books directly with other students on your campus. It's obviously better than the bookstore, but it's also great because you don't have to wait weeks for Amazon or Alibris to ship.<BR/><BR/>They just opened up to any college in the country (apparently if you try to sign up with your university email address they'll add your school within a few hours). They've got a wide selection of books available at Stanford, but it might be a little less useful if they're just getting started at your school. They do give you direct links to used books on Amazon Marketplace, though, so even if the book isn't offered at your school it's not a total waste.<BR/><BR/>I think we really need something like this to catch on nationally. Students are being ripped off by the bookstore, but if we can help each other out...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1156370219309323332006-08-23T15:56:00.000-06:002006-08-23T15:56:00.000-06:00Attila- just wondered if you were off to see the n...Attila- just wondered if you were off to see the new sigourney weaver movie where she plays an autistic woman? Pippafifipoo07https://www.blogger.com/profile/15765891661291636807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1156364055269118852006-08-23T14:14:00.000-06:002006-08-23T14:14:00.000-06:00That truly sucks.I'm adding that to my list of "Wh...That truly sucks.<BR/><BR/>I'm adding that to my list of "Why English Universities are Better Than American Ones".<BR/><BR/>Our tutors tell us what books to get, and we're actively encouraged to buy them second-hand from students who took the module in previous years. Our uni doesn't even have a bookshop.<BR/><BR/>I guess they know that if we were coerced into buying expensive books, we'd either not buy them and therefore do badly and make the uni look bad, or we'd bankrupt ourselves and drop out so they wouldn't get our tuition fees for the next year.<BR/><BR/>Our library has shedloads of books too - when a book is used as a module text book the library automatically buys many copies of it. Just in case you choose not to buy the book yourself.Robbiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528997485488258141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1156349935920486822006-08-23T10:18:00.000-06:002006-08-23T10:18:00.000-06:00You may beat more than a breast late at me...I jus...You may beat more than a breast late at me...<BR/>I just tagged you through a meme...<BR/>Don't hate me too much...<BR/>Looking forward to reading yours!!!Pendullumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833881250780345533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1156301058990399722006-08-22T20:44:00.000-06:002006-08-22T20:44:00.000-06:00Aughh! I know how much this sucks as I am going t...Aughh! I know how much this sucks as I am going through it right now as we speak. My local CC used to publish the ISBNs and book lists, but now at the BIG university I can't even get that information and the bookstore doesn't give it out over the phone. WTF is wrong with these people? I use amazon.com (I usually buy in the marketplace section from other users) half.com, but I am going to try albris. Good luck in school!apricocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906880944880636437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1156221960956139992006-08-21T22:46:00.000-06:002006-08-21T22:46:00.000-06:00I wish I would have known about Alibris back in Ja...I wish I would have known about Alibris back in January when I spent $97 for my text book. Unfortunately for me books are not covered under my employer's reimbursement program. Sadly, neither were the "fees" which made up about 1/5 of the total bill.Svenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04106330081401871456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1156218071896809332006-08-21T21:41:00.000-06:002006-08-21T21:41:00.000-06:00Good Lord! I remember college. In my opinion, yo...Good Lord! I remember college. In my opinion, you have to be degreed just to manouver your way the the crap you've got to do - just to get to the first class.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1156127005559058182006-08-20T20:23:00.000-06:002006-08-20T20:23:00.000-06:00Eeek, bad memories of college textbook intimidatio...Eeek, bad memories of college textbook intimidation!! You're Super Coupon Clipper though, so you'll save the day!girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07800442499502913996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1156114385279818262006-08-20T16:53:00.000-06:002006-08-20T16:53:00.000-06:00Here's a great concept for college textbooks. I j...Here's a great concept for college textbooks. I just noticed this story.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.asp?Feed=AP&Date=20060815&ID=5949470" REL="nofollow">Freeload Press</A>abfhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228622726560993968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1156094532449799772006-08-20T11:22:00.000-06:002006-08-20T11:22:00.000-06:00Is there anything consumers can do these days with...Is there anything consumers can do these days without getting screwed? Fortunately there are resourceful people like you to keep the jerks from winning EVERY time. :)Ma Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02227496793296772405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1156087348331546082006-08-20T09:22:00.000-06:002006-08-20T09:22:00.000-06:00Attila, even if you don't have a huge amount of ad...Attila, even if you don't have a huge amount of advice that could go into a book on saving money, I'm sure the readers would be very entertained by your anecdotes. Why not try putting together some of your blog posts and e-mailing them to a literary agent as a sample of your work? You never know what sort of response you might get until you try.abfhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228622726560993968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155998832709195182006-08-19T08:47:00.000-06:002006-08-19T08:47:00.000-06:00it's impossible to qualify for financial aid anymo...it's impossible to qualify for financial aid anymore. I can't get my mom to understand it, since WE all qualified 20 years ago. she doens't believe me its just not there. they don't even give you loans enough anymore. We got lucky, Geek1 got his books this week, but the cost of books is a rental fee that is added onto the per hour cost. I think it works great, no books that never get touched, or are only worth $5 to resell, and it makes the teachers somewhat responsible for the book choices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155987676064453882006-08-19T05:41:00.000-06:002006-08-19T05:41:00.000-06:00Attila, you already sound too smart for college.Attila, you already sound too smart for college.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410795209306696264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155962569335470852006-08-18T22:42:00.000-06:002006-08-18T22:42:00.000-06:00Thanks everyone for your supportive comments!One E...Thanks everyone for your supportive comments!<BR/><BR/>One Ear---I can't wait for the Criminal Law part of it all! I bet I'll be bending your fuzzy lil ear!<BR/><BR/>Ruth---Unfortunately, my money-saving grocery tricks are just a routine, not a lifestyle! I pretty much gave most of my secrets away in those 4 posts, although I have a lot more up my sleeve when it comes to household/gift stuff. Not nearly enough to make a book, but anybody can feel free to email me if they need some tips!<BR/><BR/>You're so sweet to say what you did, though. Thanks so much!Attila the Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158308703617226652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155941402464983202006-08-18T16:50:00.000-06:002006-08-18T16:50:00.000-06:00You know, Attila, instead of pursuing the paralega...You know, Attila, instead of pursuing the paralegal thing, you should seriously consider writing a book about all your money-saving tactics. I'd buy it (and then I'd want your consulting services to put your advice into action). Just think: books, videos, infomercials, consulting... We spendthrifts of the world need you!!!Ruth Dynamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161626814106717754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155933690854314462006-08-18T14:41:00.000-06:002006-08-18T14:41:00.000-06:00Yowwwzzzaaaa...are any of these books available on...Yowwwzzzaaaa...<BR/>are any of these books available on e-bay or soemthing along those lines???Pendullumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833881250780345533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155915479191577342006-08-18T09:37:00.000-06:002006-08-18T09:37:00.000-06:00Ouch! Talk about being screwed and not beeing ask...Ouch! Talk about being screwed and not beeing asked which way you want it!<BR/><BR/>...and then they wonder why is it that students start off their "lives" with debts! I wonder!stinkypawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418558395508830375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155912538504909582006-08-18T08:48:00.000-06:002006-08-18T08:48:00.000-06:00suddenly, I feel faint and queasy. I dipped my bab...suddenly, I feel faint and queasy. I dipped my baby toe into those academic waters last week, reading an online course catalog for the local university. Now suddenly, I am going to have to chose between textbooks and necessary things like flour, sugar, and coffee? Suddenly the water seem cold and slimy.Rootietoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804816032287310463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155910750297388562006-08-18T08:19:00.000-06:002006-08-18T08:19:00.000-06:00Kim is on to something.However, there are some oth...Kim is on to something.<BR/><BR/>However, there are some other factors to remember. <BR/><BR/>1) None of the other students will use their books for several weeks/months.<BR/><BR/>2) All of the other students are lazy.<BR/><BR/>Conclusion: One of the students will gladly allow you to use/have their textbook in exchange for your notes. You should consider placing strategic errors in order to ensure that they don't outperform you on exams.OneEarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979368512090481334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155908753981349772006-08-18T07:45:00.000-06:002006-08-18T07:45:00.000-06:00Campus bookstores SUCK.But what are you goingto do...Campus bookstores SUCK.<BR/><BR/>But what are you goingto do fi they dont give you the numbers?<BR/><BR/>Oh yeah, call the professor, tell'em their out of books, andyou need the number.<BR/><BR/><BR/>However, did you check intown independent bookstores? My colloge use to have them off campus that had the right books, cheaper...<BR/><BR/>Good juob for the numbers....carmachuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037584604296331790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155851744178696152006-08-17T15:55:00.000-06:002006-08-17T15:55:00.000-06:00college book prices are crazy, but I am glad (and ...college book prices are crazy, but I am glad (and not surprised) you were able to shop around for better deals.<BR/><BR/>I love getting books for cheap (i think that's why i'm always annoyed when i get barnes and nobles gift cards...i'm like...what i do with this...i avoid getting books there because they're a rip.)<BR/><BR/>--RC of strangeculture.blogspot.comRChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340006144797496514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155851602285083672006-08-17T15:53:00.000-06:002006-08-17T15:53:00.000-06:00Forget the books - just Google any questions then ...Forget the books - just Google any questions then copy and paste a variety of answers. Easy :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155850981791967782006-08-17T15:43:00.000-06:002006-08-17T15:43:00.000-06:00Oh, lordy, I remember that feeling of bankruptcy v...Oh, lordy, I remember that feeling of bankruptcy via text books. I think there are some web sites that sell the books more cheaply now.... but not sure. <BR/><BR/>I am so excited for to return to school. Enjoy. We are very proud of you, my blog friend.<BR/><BR/>LisaKelly Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212604900842069797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155850758299504472006-08-17T15:39:00.000-06:002006-08-17T15:39:00.000-06:00good lord!!! i know, i know... i work at a univers...good lord!!! i know, i know... i work at a university and they practically try and charge people for farting on campus. <BR/><BR/>the fleecing just seems a little un-necessary.Kevin Charnashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05548894554530312882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-1155848508380456802006-08-17T15:01:00.000-06:002006-08-17T15:01:00.000-06:00Okay I need info from you. My boyfriend is in col...Okay I need info from you. My boyfriend is in college and we shell out a hell of alot of money on books! What do I need to know to make sure that I order the correct books, I need step by step kindergarten instructions PLEASE~!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878569780988628624noreply@blogger.com