OLG Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Our ds took an honors freshman comp course at Bama last fall and they required the Hacker 'handbook' or what is titled "A Writer's Reference". Great book and great handbook but the school added several pages to the front matter of the book and called it a 'custom' so now I cannot figure out where/how to sell it since the ISBN doesn't match the regular edition. Do you think there is any college specific site or something? I tried searching but wasn't successful. I don't want a lot of money for it just want it in someone's hands who can use it. Thanks for any ideas! (Oh, bookstore doesn't buy it back - another of the publisher's 'deals') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 You likely won't be able to sell it. The custom texts are sometimes done because it fits the course better. Other times they are cheaper than a traditional text...in some cases by $100. I'm not pleased overall with custom texts, but a department generally does have a reason for using them. But it does make them non resell able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Is there something like Craig's List for the college? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mélie Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 There is probably a facebook group for buying/selling textbooks at that university. I'd check there first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks! I'll check into the college specific sites further. DId look on facebook but nada. Local Craig's list is a good idea! I know for a fact that this is exactly like the original book with just additional writing instructions for the university tacked on as front matter. (I was in college textbook publishing for a few decades -ha!) And it certainly wasn't cheaper! Burns me that these kids have to pay so much for these books and then cannot offer the next class a break, you know? Think I'll try Ebay maybe too. Appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 You might try listing it on Amazon as a used book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 You could try listing it here as well. I just ordered an older version of one of those books. I have not seen one, but saw it referenced at another site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Good ideas! Amazon, I think requires the ISBN to match their listing but I could be wrong. Will check it out. Guess I really 'should' list it here too. Will do -Thanks! Always a slim chance that a WTM's kiddo is going to take the same class at the same school too, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 He might want to check with the honors college as they may have a message board IRL and/or online where he can post it for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNadine Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Also, check with the bookstores in town. Most university towns have lots of different bookstores that sell textbooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I have bought custom-edition textbooks here. http://www.hpbmarketplace.com/books/textbooks (I buy them because they are usually cheaper, and sometimes the added or missing chapters don't matter to me.) Uh-oh.... I hope everybody doesn't buy up all of the book I need for next year there. :glare: :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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