Lonely Planet USA (Travel Guide)

Buy vs Rent: We recommend you Buy

This tool helps you determine if you should buy or rent your textbooks, based on the total cost of ownership including current sell back value.

Buy

Price:

$8.98

Condition:

Used

Sell Price:

$1.47

Final Cost:

$7.51

VS

Rent

Price:

$20.48

Duration:

106 Days

Sell Price:

None

Final Cost:

$20.48

Will you buy a new or used book?

New Book

Used Book

Cheapest Book

How long of a rental duration do you need?

Semester ( Day)

Quarter ( Day)

Session ( Day)

Would you like to keep the book?

Keep the book

Sell the book

Disclaimer: These calculations are based on the current advertised price. Your results will vary depending on several factors, including the condition of the book and the advertised price at the time of sale.