Comments on: Rent vs. Buy: Tools, Textbooks, Caskets? http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2010/07/rent-vs-buy-tools-textooks-caskets/ Where Financial Nerds are Cool Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:27:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rent cascets | Shereesvoice http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2010/07/rent-vs-buy-tools-textooks-caskets/#comment-53091 Rent cascets | Shereesvoice Sun, 29 May 2011 10:53:27 +0000 http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/?p=2352#comment-53091 [...] Rent vs. Buy: Tools, Textbooks, Caskets? | Budgets Are SexyComparing renting vs buying of textbooks, tools, and caskets Which is smarter to do? Rent them or buy them? … Rent Evening Gowns and Prom Dresses… [...] [...] Rent vs. Buy: Tools, Textbooks, Caskets? | Budgets Are SexyComparing renting vs buying of textbooks, tools, and caskets Which is smarter to do? Rent them or buy them? … Rent Evening Gowns and Prom Dresses… [...]

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]]> By: Ryan Colls http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2010/07/rent-vs-buy-tools-textooks-caskets/#comment-11119 Ryan Colls Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:14:05 +0000 http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/?p=2352#comment-11119 Most students think that renting is always the best option. But think again! It is good idea to compare textbook prices before deciding if a student should buy or rent textbooks. Renting is obviously is good option when it is considerably cheap to rent than buying used textbooks. Rented textbooks have to be returned by the due date. A late return may incur fines as high as $10/week. Textbook rented from companies should be kept in acceptable condition and without excessive high lighting. Buying used textbooks allows you to keep the book in whatever condition you wish to. At the end of the semester you can sell it or decide to keep it as reference material. If you decide to sell your textbooks you will usually receive at least 60% of the price if had purchased your textbook wisely. Let us now use a price comparison website (UsedTextbookPrices.com or AffordTextbooks.com) to compare buying used versus renting. Book 1: System Dynamics (4th Edition) ISBN10: 0131424629 See rental prices at usedtextbookprices: Chegg ($58), Textbookrus ($62) See the used prices at usedtextbookprices: Abebooks ($73.99), Half ($83) See international edition prices at usedtextbookprices: Abebooks ($28.98), Textbookrus ($29.74) The above book is cheapest buying international edition. The difference is rental and used textbook price is just $14 indicating used textbook buying or just purchasing international editions are better option. Book 2: Biology: Concepts and Connections (6th Edition) ISBN10: 0321489845 See the rental prices at usedtextbookprices: Chegg ($44), Campusbookrentals ($31.50) See the used prices at usedtextbookprices: Half ($51), Amazon ( $57) The above book is cheapest renting. But buying used is better option because at the end of the semester you are sure to sell this book for at least $35. Rent is good option if you want no hassle. The decision to buy versus rent should be based on the price comparison and other factors discussed above. If you have pets that frequently tear and chew book, my advice is to buy cheap used textbook than renting. Ryan Colls Make Textbooks Affordable Campaign Oklahoma State University Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ryan_Colls Most students think that renting is always the best option. But think again! It is good idea to compare textbook prices before deciding if a student should buy or rent textbooks.

Renting is obviously is good option when it is considerably cheap to rent than buying used textbooks. Rented textbooks have to be returned by the due date. A late return may incur fines as high as $10/week. Textbook rented from companies should be kept in acceptable condition and without excessive high lighting.

Buying used textbooks allows you to keep the book in whatever condition you wish to. At the end of the semester you can sell it or decide to keep it as reference material. If you decide to sell your textbooks you will usually receive at least 60% of the price if had purchased your textbook wisely.

Let us now use a price comparison website (UsedTextbookPrices.com or AffordTextbooks.com) to compare buying used versus renting.

Book 1:
System Dynamics (4th Edition)
ISBN10: 0131424629
See rental prices at usedtextbookprices: Chegg ($58), Textbookrus ($62)
See the used prices at usedtextbookprices: Abebooks ($73.99), Half ($83)
See international edition prices at usedtextbookprices: Abebooks ($28.98), Textbookrus ($29.74)

The above book is cheapest buying international edition. The difference is rental and used textbook price is just $14 indicating used textbook buying or just purchasing international editions are better option.

Book 2:
Biology: Concepts and Connections (6th Edition)
ISBN10: 0321489845
See the rental prices at usedtextbookprices: Chegg ($44), Campusbookrentals ($31.50)
See the used prices at usedtextbookprices: Half ($51), Amazon ( $57)

The above book is cheapest renting. But buying used is better option because at the end of the semester you are sure to sell this book for at least $35. Rent is good option if you want no hassle.

The decision to buy versus rent should be based on the price comparison and other factors discussed above. If you have pets that frequently tear and chew book, my advice is to buy cheap used textbook than renting.

Ryan Colls
Make Textbooks Affordable Campaign
Oklahoma State University

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ryan_Colls

]]> By: Lyle http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2010/07/rent-vs-buy-tools-textooks-caskets/#comment-5462 Lyle Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:10:42 +0000 http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/?p=2352#comment-5462 The suggestion about cremation makes a lot of sense 36% of funerals in 2008 were cremations and they cost about 1650 while a more traditional burial costs about 7300. One could then have a nice wake on some of the difference. I notice that more and more indigents are getting cremated as the government realizes its cheaper. In addition you can have a memorial service at a more convenient time enable more extended family to make the service. The suggestion about cremation makes a lot of sense 36% of funerals in 2008 were cremations and they cost about 1650 while a more traditional burial costs about 7300. One could then have a nice wake on some of the difference. I notice that more and more indigents are getting cremated as the government realizes its cheaper. In addition you can have a memorial service at a more convenient time enable more extended family to make the service.

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]]> By: Discussion Time: 5 Juicy Online Convos Loaded with Comments from Consumers - It's Your Money - TIME.com http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2010/07/rent-vs-buy-tools-textooks-caskets/#comment-4700 Discussion Time: 5 Juicy Online Convos Loaded with Comments from Consumers - It's Your Money - TIME.com Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:02:02 +0000 http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/?p=2352#comment-4700 [...] From Budgets Are Sexy: Rent vs. buy: Tools, textbooks, clothing, caskets? [...] [...] From Budgets Are Sexy: Rent vs. buy: Tools, textbooks, clothing, caskets? [...]

]]> By: GGeekboy http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2010/07/rent-vs-buy-tools-textooks-caskets/#comment-4686 GGeekboy Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:18:28 +0000 http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/?p=2352#comment-4686 To an extent I have to disagree with the text books. Last time I went to rent the text books I found that renting cost about the same as buying them used, maybe a little less/more. But when you buy a used book, even for 10 bucks more, you have the ability to resell it and you have the insurance that if anything happened to the book you wouldn't be charged full price (If you rent it they charge you the full price minus the rental charge. Don't take in consideration getting a new book since no matter which scenario you would have to get another one). First step should be checked used prices vs renting, if renting is significantly cheaper evaluate your ability to keep the book presentable and decide. Never buy them new unless you have to. To an extent I have to disagree with the text books. Last time I went to rent the text books I found that renting cost about the same as buying them used, maybe a little less/more. But when you buy a used book, even for 10 bucks more, you have the ability to resell it and you have the insurance that if anything happened to the book you wouldn’t be charged full price (If you rent it they charge you the full price minus the rental charge. Don’t take in consideration getting a new book since no matter which scenario you would have to get another one). First step should be checked used prices vs renting, if renting is significantly cheaper evaluate your ability to keep the book presentable and decide. Never buy them new unless you have to.

]]> By: J. Money http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2010/07/rent-vs-buy-tools-textooks-caskets/#comment-4607 J. Money Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:26:27 +0000 http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/?p=2352#comment-4607 Hah! Very true. As long as you have pockets full of quarters and a lot of patience ;) I ran out of both after 2 years living in NYC. Hah! Very true. As long as you have pockets full of quarters and a lot of patience ;) I ran out of both after 2 years living in NYC.

]]> By: Paulius http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2010/07/rent-vs-buy-tools-textooks-caskets/#comment-4605 Paulius Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:03:05 +0000 http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/?p=2352#comment-4605 I've thought of another one that some people are renting - the washing machines. Well, not washing machine which you would take to your home and return, but going to the laundrettes. If you are a student, or you have a very small apartment - that's an OK choice. but if you have an OK sized apartment, then I would recommend buying one. The reasons are these: no one will steal your stuff, you can do whatever you want while it's spinning, I haven't heard of any major revolutions in washing machines for the past 10 years, so it is possible that there won't be any in the close future. So, unlike the carpet cleaners - it's worth it. + you can always share it with your neighbours. Or even earn money washing it for them. I’ve thought of another one that some people are renting – the washing machines. Well, not washing machine which you would take to your home and return, but going to the laundrettes.
If you are a student, or you have a very small apartment – that’s an OK choice. but if you have an OK sized apartment, then I would recommend buying one. The reasons are these: no one will steal your stuff, you can do whatever you want while it’s spinning, I haven’t heard of any major revolutions in washing machines for the past 10 years, so it is possible that there won’t be any in the close future. So, unlike the carpet cleaners – it’s worth it. + you can always share it with your neighbours. Or even earn money washing it for them.

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