by greg on January 28, 2012
The Ohio State University campus (Photo by Stephen Wolfe)
The Ohio State University (OSU) is a publicl research university based in Columbus, Ohio. The school has over 50,000 students on its main campus and has the third-largest campus for a university in the United States. Founded in 1870, the school’s athletic teams are called the Buckeyes and compete in the Big Ten conference. If you’re looking for textbooks for your Ohio State classes, here are some places to check where you can find some great deals on new and used books:
Barnes & Noble at The Ohio State University is the primary campus bookstore at OSU. It’s at 1598 North High Street in Columbus. B&N works directly with the faculty at the school to ensure that students are aware of which specific materials they ened before classes start. The store has a huge inventory of new and used textbooks. This also includes a textbook rental option that saves students lots of money. Buckeyes apparel and sportswear are also in stock along with discounted computer software and a variety of school supplies.
Buckeye Books at 2060 North High Street is another convenient option for buying textbooks right in the heart of Columbus. This independent bookshop provides a nice selection of discounted books by selling them gently used. They also supply plenty of lab manuals, study guides, and other materials that could come in handy for students to help them in their classes. The store offers online ordering and shipping, and you can even track your order to be sure you get it in time. Buckeye Books is also a major hub for Buckeyes apparel for OSU students, alumni, and fans alike.
College Town Books at 1770 North High Street is a great place to rent your textbooks. The store stresses that there is no fine print when it comes to how much money you can save by renting books. They buy and sell new and used books as well.
Student Book Exchange at 1806 North High Street is a convenient spot right along one of the main drags into campus. You can exchange the books you used for the classes you passed for books you’ll need to have for your upcoming classes. They will also buy back certain books for reasonable prices and sell new and used books also. In addition, SBE has a full line of Buckeyes clothing and gifts for the true OSU fan.
UBX Book Exchange at 10 East 15th Avenue strives to provide the cheapest prices on college textbooks in all of Columbus. The store will buy, sell, and exchange both new and used books. You can order books oline or buy them in-store depending on when you want to get them. Online ordering can help you avoid the mad rush. They also offer a variety of graduation items if your big day in your cap and gown is coming up.
by greg on January 27, 2012
The Michigan State University campus in East Lansing (Photo by Betsy Weber)
Michigan State University (MSU) is a major public research university in East Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1855, MSU has pioneered some important major areas of study, including business, hospitality, music therapy, and telecommunications. The school currently enrolls over 47,000 students. If you are a Michigan State student who is in the market for textbooks, you might want to shop around to find the best deals. Here are some places around East Lansing to look:
Spartan Bookstore is the official textbook outlet at Michigan State University. Open seven days a week, the store is housed inside the International Center right in the heart of the MSU campus. The staff at this store is very customer-oriented and will bend over backwards for customers to make sure they get the materials they need at a reasonable price. You can find new and used textbooks, discounted software, trade books, Michigan State Spartans sportswear, and so much more here. They also have a booth set up at the school’s football, basketball, and hockey games where you can buy many of these items as well.
The College Store at Michigan State is another great option to find textbooks. This store is at 4790 South Hagadorn Road in downtown East Lansing. The College Store offers books for purchase or rent and will also buy books back from students for a nice price. A great option on their website gives students the ability to specify books by price so you can set how much you are willing to spend on your books. You can also easily enter your class schedule and find exactly what books you need before the semester kicks off.
Collegeville Textbook Company at 321 East Grand River Avenue in East Lansing is and independently owned and operated textbook store. The staff has over 70 years of combined experience working in college bookstores and is comprised of MSU students and graduates. Their goal is to make sure you have a great shopping experience when you buy books here. You will find tons of used books at discounted prices to help you save money. You are guaranteed to receive at least 50% of a book’s original price when you sell it back to this store. You can also reserve books and have items shipped to you.
Ned’s Bookstore is another place to shop for new and used textbooks. It’s located at 135 East Grand River Avenue. This bookstore supplies books for a few different schools in the U.S. Its MSU location is like the rest, though, as it provides great prices on new and used books and offers different rental programs to help keep students satisfied with more money in their pockets.
Student Book Store at 421 East Grand River Avenue in East Lansing provides a wide selection of college textbooks. Family owned and operated since 1960, the store has a great reputation in the area. They sell everything from cheap textbooks to Spartans merchandise and even official Under Armour apparel. The store’s website has testimonials from students who enjoy shopping at the store because of its customer service and convenience. You can get in and out quickly with what you need.
