The Seeker of Good Songs
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from: http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/01/15/how-to-save-money-on-books/
I used to spend thousands of dollars a year on books, most of which I never read. Recently I’ve begun to trim my book spending. I spent nearly $3000 on books in 2003, but that number dropped to $700 last year. How did I do it? Through self-discipline and some commonsense tricks.
Avoid new releases
Read reviews
Find the classics online
Search for bargains
Make Amazon your all-purpose book tool
Frequent your public library
Explore used book stores
Harness the power of the internet
Buy only what you intend to read
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from: http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2007/01/15/how-to-save-money-on-books/
I used to spend thousands of dollars a year on books, most of which I never read. Recently I’ve begun to trim my book spending. I spent nearly $3000 on books in 2003, but that number dropped to $700 last year. How did I do it? Through self-discipline and some commonsense tricks.
Avoid new releases
Read reviews
Find the classics online
Search for bargains
Make Amazon your all-purpose book tool
Frequent your public library
Explore used book stores
Harness the power of the internet
Buy only what you intend to read
Share