College is notorious for its exorbitant textbook costs that can easily run hundreds of dollars each semester. Between sky-high new book prices and tiny buyback values, students get ripped off by campus bookstores. Fortunately, you can save on textbooks without sacrificing access to required materials. The key? Buy and sell used textbooks directly with other students.

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Purchasing used textbooks can chop your costs by 50% or more compared to campus bookstore prices. Sites like Amazon offer discounts, but you can save even more by cutting out the middleman. On peer-to-peer platforms, you buy previously owned books directly from other students who no longer need them.

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Selling your own textbooks after the semester also puts cash back in your pocket. Campus bookstores offer insultingly low buyback values, often $20 or less for books that cost $200+ new. By selling directly to another student in need, you can recoup much more of your original investment.

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The best part is that buying and selling used textbooks this way allows you to set your own prices. You can offer better deals than bookstores for desired titles while earning more on books you sell. Both parties win!

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Rumie is an app built specifically to facilitate textbook exchanges between college students. Students can easily list books they want to sell or books they need to buy. All transactions happen over the app for buyer and seller protection.

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The benefits of buying and selling used textbooks on Rumie include:

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- Cheaper Prices - No bookstore markup, so books cost less to buy and earn you more when sold

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- Direct Communication - Chat with sellers or buyers to ask questions, negotiate price, arrange pickup, etc. 

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- Secure Payments - Rumie's integrated payment system ensures safe transactions

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- Ratings & Reviews - View seller reputations and leave feedback to help future buyers and sellers

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- Convenience - Easily search for the exact textbooks you need or sell ones you don't

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- Nationwide Access - Connect with textbook sellers or buyers from colleges across the country

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Cutting out the campus bookstore is a surefire way to save money as a college student. On average, students who buy and sell used textbooks can save $400 per semester versus using the bookstore.

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Rumie makes it simple to find awesome textbook deals and earn cash back on your own books. Stop throwing money away on overpriced textbooks you'll barely use. Buy and sell used on Rumie instead!

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