Ordering Textbooks from the US

[webshy]

Has anyone ordered textbooks from the US? If so, what was the duty you paid? I have been unable to locate this information online.

 

Thanks!

Elaine

[Jochi1543]

You shouldn't pay duty if it's from Half.com or Amazon. I'm not sure if you would if it's the actual Amazon.com sale (not from a private seller listed on Amazon) - I've only ever bought books from private sellers on there.

[ChicoMaki]

EBAY is amazing if you can find your book. A lot of times, it'll be the international edition if it ships from outside NA, but its the exact same, only paper back. For example, I paid $60 (including shipping) for a new international edition biochemistry book (Voet, Voet) which my bookstore sell new for 119 + tax

Even buying used books is cheaper, e.g The Cell (Alberts et al, 4th ed) two years ago, I got used from Florida for $70 when the new book cost $139 and a used one at my bookstore cost $100

[Darla]

I didn't have to pay duty last month. It was lovely

 

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[never too late]

I can second that! I bought an international version for more than 1/2 off of what the school bookstore was paying for it. Mine even had colour pics (which apparently they don't all do). Plus it was soft cover so 1/2 the weight as well. There was no duty, it came quickly (from NY) & the s&h was around $10 or $12. I didn't end up taking the class and sold it for what I had paid for it. At the end of the semester, you could still sell it for what you paid for it & the other person would still be saving money off of a used book price!