Is book depository the cheapest place to buy books?

[blackcoffee007]

never tried it before, seems quite cheap.

i also found this website: usedbook.sg, it encourage people to sell old books, anybody noticed it?

 

[mangomilkshake]

I use secondhandbooks.com.sg

 

[eventidephoenix]

the kind of books i order (texts) often cheaper from bookdepository... also can't be found locally so I just order straight there (free shipping!)

I never really got damaged books before but I have to say the way they package it, a bit of throwing around and landing on the wrong spot would see a bit of damage...

overall I like bookdepository a lot... they're just a bit slow (2weeks on average before I get my books)

 

[kicknikuku]

Amazon's delivery is even slower lol.

 

[booklover]

Have you tried acmamall.com? local company, and they have quite a number of titles. price wise it's as competitive as going to local bookstores. and they offer free delivery

 

[tonytrigger]

Do they ship to your letterbox or what?

 

[mangomilkshake]

There's www.opentrolley.com.sg also.
I do agree www.bookdepository.com delivery is long! (14 working days)

 

[booklover]

think they deliver to your house directly. the postman rang my doorbell to deliver mine

Do they ship to your letterbox or what?

 

[FattyRabbits]

Do they ship to your letterbox or what?

No, it's registered postage, so they will send to your door. If no one is at home, they will leave a card for you to collect it at your nearest post office.

 

[tactical.genius]

Opentrolley is good. Nice variety and competitive prices.

 

[zhirui84]

best for firsthand novels, but textbooks are awfully expensive.
and amazon the shipping costs like USD 9.99 or something
I like the offers on bookdepository for certain books. cheaper than my school bookstore
but i get some secondhand stuff on secondhandbooks.sg or ebay.sg
have to search here and there and compare

 

[losties]

If you are buying hardcover, its seem cheaper to get from book depository. I bought the same hardcover book from amazon and books depository.
They cost at least $30 difference.
But amazon's price is still cheaper than local store.

 

[CyberMew]

i bought a book there and it came DIRTIED. had black smudges. their employees should wear CLEAN gloves when handling books.

 

[Flaming]

like now, amazon is having great discounts, much cheaper than Books Depository. otherwise, books depository in general is cheaper..

 

[tonytrigger]

alamak, i was in Japan when they send to my house

 

[brefly]

You should always compare with amazon etc as not always the cheapest. Also they usually have 10% discount codes on there facebook page, so always try get a code before you place an order.


10% discount code valid until 20-Jan-2011:
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/ebay/?a_aid=fkw


Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/bookdepository

 

[tonytrigger]

Damn slow leh this website. Dispatch on 13 december now still haven't arrive. Their emails reply really slow too.

 

[NatureKeeper]

Damn slow leh this website. Dispatch on 13 december now still haven't arrive. Their emails reply really slow too.

hmm...maybe u have to wait a bit...

mine was despached on 28 nov 10, received only 28 dec 10...
initally thought lost in action

 

[hojx93]

Hi guys, I have ordered from book depository some time ago and received my book 8 days later. I find the price and delivery time of book depository quite reasonable and satisfactory. But I find that the book is not really in the condition that I would like it to be. The edge of the spine of the boook is somewhat crumpled, and the edge of the book cover is damaged. You can also see some lines on the front cover of the book. It does not seem brand new to me..maybe I am too much of a perfectionist, but I just wonder is there any of you who bought from book depository face the same issue?

book depository definitely has the best price for small orders, especially useful for books that kinokuniya/borders/etc local book stores don't have.

I bought it and it arrived through standard posting in my mailbox. the book was in great condition and I love how the inner side of the envelope the book came in had bubble wrap.

 

[LycosaEx]

Book Depository takes a 3 weeks to 1 month or more to have your complete order with you. I'm still waiting for my last book of the 4 i ordered on 2 Dec.