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Cheap university textbooks, straight from students.
Buy second-hand course books for 40–70% less than new, with buyer protection and tracked delivery on every order. Same books, fraction of the cost.
Why second-hand
Same books, smaller bill
Smart students don't pay full price for course books.
Save hundreds
Textbooks cost £50–£100+ new. Second-hand copies typically go for 40–60% of that - hundreds saved over a degree.
Same content
The words don't change. A second-hand textbook holds the exact same knowledge as a brand new one.
Second life for books
Every used book bought is one less printed. Better for the planet, better for your wallet.
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The maths
See how much you save
Typical second-hand prices against buying new - exact prices vary by condition and edition.
| Textbook | New price | Second-hand | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine Medicine | £65 | £25–35 | £30–40 |
Smith & Hogan's Criminal Law Law | £48 | £18–28 | £20–30 |
Mankiw: Principles of Economics Economics | £55 | £20–30 | £25–35 |
CLRS: Introduction to Algorithms Computer Science | £80 | £35–50 | £30–45 |
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