Do you buy your books used or new?

[Bookaholic15]

I like to read them used or get them from a second hand store because sometimes people write in the margins and reading their comments is really interesting and intriguing for me. I get to experience other people's view of the same book.

[Leesajohnson]

It depends on book's condition. You can buy old books if they have studied by anyone with proper care otherwise get new books. There are various sources are available online where a lot of study materials so you can search them as per your subject demand.

[Wangare]

I prefer both but mostly used, because they are cheaper than the new one.

[gregs317]

I almost always buy my books new. I love the idea of wandering around in a used bookstore, but I never have any luck in those places. Very rarely have I ever found a book to purchase at one of these places.

[PennyMindingMom]

I love reading but it can certainly get expensive. I buy both new and used books. When ordering books online through Amazon I always purchase new because I prefer to see the condition of the book I am purchasing. When looking for books for my children I usually browse the thrift stores for quality used books. My daughter is an avid reader and it's expensive to keep her stocked up with new books. I like to donate the books that she has decided that she won't ever read again to make room for her favourites.

[maiamalanee]

I own a variety of both. I do prefer used books though. Used books have history to them and, this may sound strange, but a certain smell to them. I love getting older books from antique stores since the smell reminds me of my grandparents. As for newer books, I don't mind them being used. I actually enjoy reading the little notes that people write in the margins.

[Elle Howard]

I have no preference. The cheaper the better because I can buy more for my money. I just like a good book.

[Eimman]

I will buy a new book for new releases from my favourite authors.

[IanYanny]

I gear towards used books as long as it is in good condition.

[Karen0823]

I'm a cheapskate. I borrow or buy from the library. When my parents were still alive, they were kind enough to give me their Reader's Digest hand-me-downs.

[Tsundoku-san]

Preloved. I love going to secondhand bookstores, rummage the shelves and piles of books that are cheap and sometimes rare.

[GPM]

I prefer preloved ones. I just love the idea that others have already read it and liked it. Plus, thwy are cheaper.

[Star88]

I like to buy books new when I can. I like to be the first one to crack the spine. If the book is expensive, I will try to buy it used or borrow from a library.

[Buchacha21]

I buy both. If there's a book I know I'll reread or reference in the future, I buy new. But there's a book sale at a mall nearby several times a year that I go to just to pick up random used books.

[Ubheeram Nina]

I like both. Every book contains knowledge whether it's used or new.