Dr. Rat Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 I have a list of books I want to get (some of which you guys put me on to) and I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for a good on-line bookstore with a big stock of philosphy, science, history and music books available at discount prices? I'm looking to cut down on shipping costs by getting as many of my wants in the same place as possible. Am I just asking for too much? --eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Does Amazon still have free shipping if you spend over $25? If so, you can't beat that for keeping your shipping rates low... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Try http://www.powells.com. They have both new and used, and free shipping after you buy enough titles (or spend enough -- however it works). Worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 I've used and can recommend Powell's, too. Plus, they're independents, if that kind of thing is important to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 I've also used Powell's. It's also a great (and overwhelming) store to visit in person too. However, you might want to try alldirect.com. They have free shipping on orders over $99, and as you're looking to buy many titles you might cross that bar. They also have some pretty fabby prices on jazz cds, so you can mix books & music if you like. I just did a comparison on 2 of the recently mentioned jazz history books for kicks. The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia - paperback Amazon - $11.87 Alldirect - $10.51 A New History of Jazz by Alyn Shipton - hardback Amazon - $27.97 Alldirect - $24.77 I'm not affiliated with them, just another boardmember thinking about getting some books mentioned here. I also have yet to try alldirect, though I believe Morganized has. I keep meaning to do a big order of discs but I've been pleasantly sidetracked by Mosaic & Nessa. And will remain so for awhile longer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Larsen Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 (edited) Believe it or not, Walmart has a good selection of academic books online, with prices generally lower than those found at amazon. I picked up a stack of advanced (and hence somewhat obscure) math and physics books at Walmart.com a couple years ago at about half the publishers' recommended price. I've also had good luck with Powell's (I used to shop there in person, too - it's an incredible store), but I've found that they tend to somewhat overrate the condition of their used books on their website. I can think of one book I bought from them for around $100 used that was advertised as VG, but was actually quite musty and had a considerable amount of mildew damage on the inside, as well as a severely sun-faded jacket. On the other hand, if you call before ordering they will give you an honest assessment. Edited March 24, 2004 by J Larsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Oh, lord; I'm glad I turned my "signature" function back on! Good one, Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Larsen Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 (edited) JM, as far as I'm concerned that quote is what they invented the phrase "WTF" for. Uh-oh - we aren't in the politics forum, are we... Edited March 24, 2004 by J Larsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 (edited) http://www.booksamillion.com Edited March 24, 2004 by jlhoots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Eric, Don't overlook Daedalus. I've picked up a number of jazz & history books there at heavily discounted prices: Daedalus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERIGAN Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Ebay has been a good source for me...lots o' old jazz books for sale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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