Ah, the age old question, to buy new or used books. With new books you get those crisp, clean pages without all the markings of others. With used books you get the markings of others that may feel something is important that you do not. Generally speaking, used books are not that much cheaper than new either. You may save $100 or so depending on your classes.

But that savings could be well worth it if you are able to read around all the markings and highlightings of others. If you are one that turns in your books for credit at the end of the term used may be the way to go as well. I myself keep all my books and try to buy new when I can. Here are some questions to ask yourself when considering whether to buy new or used:

• Will I keep my books or return them for credit at the end of the term? If you plan to keep all your books for reference you may want to go with new.
• Will the markings of other students be too distracting to my studies? If you can overcome the mass underlining and highlighting of other law students then go with used.
• Do I plan to book brief? You never know what grade the student got in the class when you buy his/her used book. If you want to book brief, go with new.
• How are my finances? If you can afford it you may want to go new.
• Am I a perfectionist? Go with new.

All in all the information is the same in every book. But for some the difference in new or used can be a big one. God bless and have a great day.