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Kyle22
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Do you buy your books used or new?

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Do you buy your books used or new? Do you mind getting used books? Would you ever give a used book as a gift?
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I really don't mind used books. I actually prefer them. Not only are they cheaper, they have history too.
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callalilly
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Post by callalilly »

I prefer either. I buy a lot from half.com or amazon used. New ones are just so expensive sometimes.
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AstonWest
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Post by AstonWest »

I buy mine new, but remaindered...
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Post by nerdgirlNV »

I buy books.. new, used, garage sales, used book stores. It's great fun to see what ends up in the thrift stores... 10 books for a buck - I'm there.

Of course, I'm also always at the new bookstore and amazon. =)
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Post by babypinkcandygirl »

i love old books but i buy new books if i really love the author. although i realised recently they tend to be mainly non-fiction as i only re-read classics and really good novels. i love scouting round old book shops, its the only kind of shopping i really enjoy :D wouldnt that be a perfect first date? or is that just wishful thinking!
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Frozeninside
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Post by Frozeninside »

Both actually. I prefer used I can get more for my $ and it's easier to find out of print things used.
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Post by booklover85 »

I don't care, either way is fine with me. I prefer used books because they are cheaper, but the used book store that was near my house moved. I tend to go to the library more now because of the fact that a trade paperback costs about $14.
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I find that if I keep it on my shelf and if I liked it I can get the kids that I work with to read them as well. Sometimes I am a freak about getting other people reading! :)
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Post by Hoops4me2 »

I tend to buy paper backs new. I will buy hardbacks used or on sale. I also buy books on ebay.
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Karen
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Post by Karen »

I buy either. It depends on what I'm looking for. Sometimes I can only get a new book. With a very expensive book, a used book in good condition is always a good choice. Then there are vintage books, that are out of print, that I find in antique stores. If they look really good to read, I'll buy them.
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Post by sleepydumpling »

I like both. There is something delicious about a brand new book, all crisp and clean. But also, a loved book is special too.
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Jillian
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Post by Jillian »

usually new some old classics used
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Post by Midge »

I went through a spell of buying used books, but that shop closed down. So I mainly buy new now. Also there's nothing like opening up a new book.
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Post by knightss »

I have new and used books.

Used books have a certain history to them =)
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