I spend a lot of time at used bookstores in my area but lately my weakness has been Amazon, can't beat the used book prices if you can get the free shipping option... I need to stop, I don't think there are enough hours in the day for all the books I've accumulated and yet I want more.
It might be worth keeping those tax records longer. When I got my estimate from Social Security, it turned out that a company I had worked for had neglected to report my FICA for a whole year. Having the W-2 available made it possible to have that corrected so that I got credit for that income and get all the benefits I paid for.
Actually, I was just at a Hobby Lobby in Indiana this weekend (I didn't see this article until today). I saw the same clearance signs and the same insane "Original Prices".
I'll buy books any way I can. Amazon, local stores, big box stores, Borders (you shall be missed!), Goodwill, tag sale, library sale, and everything in between. I also visit the library on a weekly basis and have a reasonable back log of books I own but haven't managed to read yet. Can you tell I really, really like books?
I'm a frequent flyer at my local library! For my daughter's text books, I usually buy or rent used online. This past Christmas, I had to give my relatives a heads-up that I DON'T want an eReader. I knew they would all think it was the perfect gift for me. I like the physical book!
Building on the s'mores idea (which I'm having a major craving for after reading this), you can always put together a gift basket in a pinch. It might not be quite as cheap or from-the-heart as something totally homemade, but including a few little things you know someone loves (a small jar of olives, their favorite crackers, etc.) can be much more appreciated than a bigger, less-personalized gift.
It really depends on the book and how soon I want to own it. Most books I read come from the library. After that, I compare prices on amazon.com's used book area. Sometimes I find books on ebay. I also used paperbackswap.com. I always look through thrift stores/salvation army, etc. I do own a nook, but I use that mostly for taking online books out of the library.
Once in awhile I buy books. I like to browse book stores and library book sales.
I do have many books at home. I try not to buy at full price. I usually use my Borders Plus card and coupons or any gift cards that I may have received
Used to own a tremendous number of books. Now I'm trying to de-clutter my apartment, so I am making my way through books I already own. I also go to the library.
No new purchases for the time being, unless it's an amazing title or an irresistible deal (e.g., 25 cents at a yard sale). In addition to yard sales I like Half-Price Books and used bookstores, and the "greatly reduced" table at new bookstores.
I also have a daughter who buys me wonderful fiction for Christmas. :-)
Thank you for the article. I have spent the last 3 days trying to figure out where this card came from. I was expecting a rebate from Staples and a refund from my insurance company so I was afraid to shred it. I contacted both and both said it was not from them and that they send checks not cards. I did try to talk to someone at netspend and could not get a human on the line. I was not able to speak with anyone and the process asked for personal information which I was not about to give out to something I did not ask for in the first place. I read your article and immediately shredded it. Thanks, your article gives me peace of mind. Oh by the way, I don't use credit cards they are all just a scam!!
I try to get my books from the library as much as possible. However, occasionally I will need to buy one (for bookclub purposes usually) and then I always check out our local Half Price Bookstore first, unless it's a recent bestseller, then it's usually cheaper for me to get it from Target who will have it at 40% off the list price.
I try to buy almost all of my books used, either at thrift stores, garage sales or on the internet. I use addall.com to compare prices of books on different websites. Once the Kindle comes down in price, I may look at getting one of them.
I use our local library a lot. But now that I have an e-reader I do most book shopping at Amazon. I need to start going to the library's monthly book sales more often (although a lot of their collection are my DTBs I've donated).
Hey Mikey - one that you may not have sitting around at all times but is incredibly easy is marinara sauce and a large block of goat cheese stirred together and melted in the microwave, then served with sliced baguette for dipping. A favorite of mine!
Good example to share. It definitely won't hurt to keep the records a bit longer.
I spend a lot of time at used bookstores in my area but lately my weakness has been Amazon, can't beat the used book prices if you can get the free shipping option... I need to stop, I don't think there are enough hours in the day for all the books I've accumulated and yet I want more.
I always buy books at a thrift store.
It might be worth keeping those tax records longer. When I got my estimate from Social Security, it turned out that a company I had worked for had neglected to report my FICA for a whole year. Having the W-2 available made it possible to have that corrected so that I got credit for that income and get all the benefits I paid for.
I hate buying books at full price. I do a lot of exchanges either through PaperbackSwap, the local paperback exchange store, or rummage sales.
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Actually, I was just at a Hobby Lobby in Indiana this weekend (I didn't see this article until today). I saw the same clearance signs and the same insane "Original Prices".
I'll buy books any way I can. Amazon, local stores, big box stores, Borders (you shall be missed!), Goodwill, tag sale, library sale, and everything in between. I also visit the library on a weekly basis and have a reasonable back log of books I own but haven't managed to read yet. Can you tell I really, really like books?
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I'm a frequent flyer at my local library! For my daughter's text books, I usually buy or rent used online. This past Christmas, I had to give my relatives a heads-up that I DON'T want an eReader. I knew they would all think it was the perfect gift for me. I like the physical book!
Building on the s'mores idea (which I'm having a major craving for after reading this), you can always put together a gift basket in a pinch. It might not be quite as cheap or from-the-heart as something totally homemade, but including a few little things you know someone loves (a small jar of olives, their favorite crackers, etc.) can be much more appreciated than a bigger, less-personalized gift.
It really depends on the book and how soon I want to own it. Most books I read come from the library. After that, I compare prices on amazon.com's used book area. Sometimes I find books on ebay. I also used paperbackswap.com. I always look through thrift stores/salvation army, etc. I do own a nook, but I use that mostly for taking online books out of the library.
Once in awhile I buy books. I like to browse book stores and library book sales.
I do have many books at home. I try not to buy at full price. I usually use my Borders Plus card and coupons or any gift cards that I may have received
Used to own a tremendous number of books. Now I'm trying to de-clutter my apartment, so I am making my way through books I already own. I also go to the library.
No new purchases for the time being, unless it's an amazing title or an irresistible deal (e.g., 25 cents at a yard sale). In addition to yard sales I like Half-Price Books and used bookstores, and the "greatly reduced" table at new bookstores.
I also have a daughter who buys me wonderful fiction for Christmas. :-)
@Andy
Wow! Thanks for sharing that story. Really drives the point home!
Thank you for the article. I have spent the last 3 days trying to figure out where this card came from. I was expecting a rebate from Staples and a refund from my insurance company so I was afraid to shred it. I contacted both and both said it was not from them and that they send checks not cards. I did try to talk to someone at netspend and could not get a human on the line. I was not able to speak with anyone and the process asked for personal information which I was not about to give out to something I did not ask for in the first place. I read your article and immediately shredded it. Thanks, your article gives me peace of mind. Oh by the way, I don't use credit cards they are all just a scam!!
Great Money saving ideas. I need to use about 49 of them.
Deal-O-Rama
Love the books, but only with a great deal.
Deal-O-Rama
I try to get my books from the library as much as possible. However, occasionally I will need to buy one (for bookclub purposes usually) and then I always check out our local Half Price Bookstore first, unless it's a recent bestseller, then it's usually cheaper for me to get it from Target who will have it at 40% off the list price.
I try to buy almost all of my books used, either at thrift stores, garage sales or on the internet. I use addall.com to compare prices of books on different websites. Once the Kindle comes down in price, I may look at getting one of them.
I use our local library a lot. But now that I have an e-reader I do most book shopping at Amazon. I need to start going to the library's monthly book sales more often (although a lot of their collection are my DTBs I've donated).
Hey Mikey - one that you may not have sitting around at all times but is incredibly easy is marinara sauce and a large block of goat cheese stirred together and melted in the microwave, then served with sliced baguette for dipping. A favorite of mine!
I always check half.com first.
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