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Five habits of people who never overpay for used books

1. Compare totals, not list prices. A $0.99 copy with $5.99 shipping is a $6.98 book. Many sellers bundle shipping on multiple items — buying three books from one seller is often cheaper than one each from three.
2. Decide how much edition matters. For reading copies, “any edition” opens up mass-market paperbacks and book-club printings at a fraction of the price. For textbooks and collectibles, match the ISBN exactly.
3. Read the condition note, not just the grade. “Good” can mean clean and tight, or it can mean highlighting on every page. Look for specifics: ex-library, underlining, water damage, missing dust jacket.
4. Check the library first. If you only need to read it once, WorldCat shows nearby libraries holding a copy, and many offer free inter-library loan.
5. Watch patiently for anything collectible. Prices on scarce books move as copies sell. Save a search on two or three marketplaces and check sold prices before paying the highest asking price.

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