How to buy textbooks cheaply in korea

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How to buy korean textbooks cheaply in korea : In universities, the method of providing textbooks can be operated differently depending on the professor’s lecture style or lecture content.

Some classes may be organized so that the professor can fully understand the contents of the lecture without providing lecture notes or PPT directly, or purchasing separate textbooks to students.

On the other hand, in other classes, the professor may recommend or require textbooks. In this case, if you don’t buy a textbook, you may have difficulty taking a lecture, so you need to buy a textbook.

Therefore, the method of providing textbooks varies depending on the class, so we have to select and purchase appropriate textbooks according to the curriculum of each class and the instructions of the professor.

In Korea, the price of textbooks is relatively high compared to other countries. I bought textbooks for over 200,000 won when I was a freshman. But I spent less money from the second semester. Thanks to used books/textbooks.

If you buy used textbooks, you can reduce the cost compared to purchasing new textbooks. Used textbooks are cheaper than new ones, so it can be a good option for me, who has a limited budget, or for those who feel a big cost burden on purchasing textbooks.
There are many ways to purchase used textbooks.

Used Bookstore: Used bookstores specialize in used textbooks. Typical used bookstores include Kyobo Bookstore and Yes24.

Internet Used Bookstore: An Internet used bookstore is a bookstore that sells used textbooks online. You can easily order through the Internet, and there are often discount events. Typical used Internet bookstores include Aladdin and YES24 used stores.

  • Aladdin Used Bookstore
    It started at the Jongno branch, which opened on September 11, 2011 in Jongno 2-ga by Aladdin Communications. It is the first offline used bookstore in Korea. Since the Jira branch has been well received, it continues to expand and operates 46 domestic and one overseas store.
    Breaking away from the old and even image of existing second-hand bookstores, it effectively appeals to young people with its sophisticated interior and sales system, and word of mouth is spreading rapidly through blogs without any promotion. People are very crowded on weekends. More than 3,000 copies are sold a day, according to officials. After that, the second store in Busan, the third store in Sinchon, the fourth store in Bundang, and the fifth store in Gangnam opened. It remains to be seen whether it will be a vital force or an enemy to the Korean secondhand bookshop, which has fallen one way or another. In December 2016, the search method for used bookstores was changed. Previously, it was necessary to enter each used bookstore page and search for the name of the book, but after the change, it shows which used bookstore the searched book is in at once.

Used Trading Site: A used trading site is a site that trades used textbooks between individuals. Typical used trading sites include used country, carrot market, and lightning market. Since it is a transaction between a seller and a buyer on a used transaction site, detailed information should be checked in advance and a safe transaction should be carried out in order to increase reliability in the transaction process.

University Exchange: University exchange student councils sometimes sell textbooks used by students at low prices. When you look for textbooks used by college students, you can also buy them at Everytime.

However, there are some things to be careful about when purchasing used textbooks.

Checking the status of textbooks: When purchasing or selling used textbooks, you should carefully check the status of textbooks. You need to check if there are any scratches, water scratches, and handwriting marks on the cover or the contents, and set a price accordingly. Also, if you have a lot of notes, the professor who uses the textbook may not allow it, so you need to be careful.

Check the transaction method: When trading used textbooks, you should check the transaction method in advance. If it’s a face-to-face transaction method, it’s better to proceed with the transaction in a safe place. Also, when using mail delivery, it is better to receive materials such as photos so that you can check the status of the textbook.

Check textbook information: When purchasing used textbooks, you must check whether they are the latest version of the textbook, a copy, or a textbook recommended by the professor.

Price negotiation in transaction: Price negotiation is possible when trading used textbooks. It’s better to negotiate a price that the seller and the buyer can understand each other.

When trading used textbooks, follow the above precautions to ensure a safe and reasonable transaction.

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