About AbeBooks
AbeBooks is an online marketplace for new, used, rare, and out-of-print books, owned by Amazon. The platform connects millions of buyers with thousands of independent booksellers worldwide, making it one of the best sources for affordable used books and hard-to-find titles.
The site excels at used textbooks (often 80–95% off new prices), out-of-print books, first editions, and collectible books. With sellers listing everything from $1 paperbacks to rare signed first editions worth thousands, the price range is enormous.
The best savings strategy at AbeBooks is sorting search results by "lowest price + shipping" and choosing the Good or Very Good condition options for most reading purposes. Shipping costs vary significantly by seller, so always check the total price before buying.
Quick Savings Tips
- Sort by 'Price + Shipping: lowest first' to find the true best deal
- Used textbooks on AbeBooks are often 80–95% cheaper than new—check here before your campus bookstore
- Choose 'Good' condition books for casual reading—they're usually half the price of 'Fine'
- US sellers ship faster and often cheaper than international sellers
- Check AbeBooks before buying any book on Amazon—it's often cheaper here for used copies