Classical Best place to buy math/physics books, textbooks online?

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The discussion centers on the best online platforms for purchasing math and physics textbooks, particularly for users in the EU facing high shipping costs from the US or Asia. Participants highlight the challenge of shipping fees often exceeding the cost of the books themselves, especially when ordering multiple items. Suggestions include using university bookstores for local purchases to avoid shipping costs, as well as exploring online options like AbeBooks and BookFinder. AbeBooks is noted for its selection of used books, while BookFinder is recommended for its ability to aggregate prices from various sources, including shipping costs, and allow users to set their location preferences. The conversation also touches on the potential for high shipping fees from US sellers, with participants questioning whether shipping costs should be included in the book prices. Alibris is mentioned as another option for sourcing books.
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Where is best place to buy math/physics books, textbooks online?
What site has best combine shipping option?
Problem is shipping is often higher than book, when you buy a few books, shipping kill you.
Especially if you are from EU and buy from US, Asia
 
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Do you have a university bookstore or other technical bookstore near you? That should save you the shipping costs if you order through them...
 
berkeman said:
Do you have a university bookstore or other technical bookstore near you? That should save you the shipping costs if you order through them...
Yes I have, but often want some specific book.
 
user079622 said:
some specific book.
A specific book that they cannot special order for you?
 
berkeman said:
A specific book that they cannot special order for you?
Yes but I want 10 books +20$ shipping= too much
 
Check out bookfinder.com, it aggregates multiple sources of used books (abebooks, ebay, amazon , etc), includes shipping in the price, and you can choose your destination country in the preferences section
 
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Muu9 said:
Check out bookfinder.com, it aggregates multiple sources of used books (abebooks, ebay, amazon , etc), includes shipping in the price, and you can choose your destination country in the preferences section
Books from US, shipping it turn out to be higher than books.. Ex. book 8$, shipping 30$
 
user079622 said:
Books from US, shipping it turn out to be higher than books.. Ex. book 8$, shipping 30$
Shouldn't that be included in the price? Or are you saying the only available books are those which ship from the US? Have you set your location in the preferences section? https://www.bookfinder.com/my/preferences/
 
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Muu9 said:
Shouldn't that be included in the price? Or are you saying the only available books are those which ship from the US? Have you set your location in the preferences section? https://www.bookfinder.com/my/preferences/
Yes I am. What do you think about Alibris?
 

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