Do you buy your books used or new?

[mdj05f]

Used. Always used. There is always a used copy. And it is more exciting to be the next in line to read that copy. To be a part of it's history. But also, I'm a firm believer in keeping things in the product life cycle as long as possible. Plus, for all of 2014 I'm doing a second hand living project for my editor. Can only buy second hand.

[Tina0919]

It doesnt matter if they are used as long as its still in good condition and not falling apart, plus used books are usually cheaper. haha

[katlynpgoncalves]

I don't mind used books but if I know I will have it for a while I like to buy them new.

[srkilgour]

I like new and used equally, but I've been recently buying all new books.

[inksomniareads]

I would say about 95% of my purchases last year were used. Maybe even more than that. I've been hitting up library book sales, and I'm lucky enough to live next to a used book store (though the last few months have been a bit disappointing on that front), and I gravitate towards the used section of Amazon listings. If I'm desperate to have a book right away, then I'll buy it new, otherwise I'll wait. It almost physically hurts to buy a hardcover brand new in Barnes & Noble.

[Yukiora 24]

I don't mind used books but I do like the new book smell!

[kida2323]

*deep breath* The cinnamon-earthy scent of used books and the crisp ocean breeze of new books! How can you choose? :3

[V_bansal2912]

does not matter to me.

[Kr111097]

I usually buy my books new

[Winter]

Lately, I've been buying a lot of used books because it's cheaper. I prefer ones that are in good condition, though.

[kismoody]

I usually buy new, particularly paperback, because I hate it when the spine is cracked at all.

[ekensak]

I prefer new, but can afford used. Sometimes. I also use the library a lot.

[tennent10]

Normally I buy mine new, but I have bought used one before.

[TrishaAnn92]

Usually buy them new unless the used book I'm looking at is in mint condition.

[bintamir]

I love both. I really love walking into a used books store, you never know what u will find there.