How Much Does The Little Seagull Handbook With Exercises 5th Edition Cost?

I purchased The Little Seagull Handbook with Exercises, 5th edition for my English class last semester. This retailed for about $25-$30 at the campus bookstore where I bought it new, but I found a used copy online for $15. As for where to purchase this for the cheapest price, Amazon generally retails it for $20-$25. Digital copies can sometimes be purchased even cheaper. For those that are trying to be frugal like myself, checking eBay or used bookstores locally can yield cheaper results. Even though this handbook retails for a lot, it is very helpful for writing papers, so it is worth buying if you need it for a class.

I have bought and sold this book many times. Price depends on format and time of year. For example new paperback 5th edition costs $20-$30 but can cost more at the start of the semester. Digital versions are around $15. I bought used 5th edition for $12 from Half Price Books last year, it had a few minor annotations in the margins.

I used CamelCamelCamel to set up price drops on the Amazon book and it typically goes down to $18 in the off season. And yes, this is one of those books you’ll want to keep for future self-study so even if you pay full price, it’s worth it. As for a used copy, avoid your campus bookstore as they price these types of textbooks way too high. Half Price Books is where I picked up a used copy for $12 a year or so ago.

I noticed that the price of ‘The Little Seagull Handbook with Exercises’ 5th edition can change from time to time. New copies typically start at $25.95 but I found the book for $20.00 on Barnes & Noble website (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/) as well as on Book Depository website (http://www.bookdepository.com/). Used copies can be found on ThriftBooks (http://www.thriftbooks.com/) and AbeBooks (http://www.abebooks.com/) websites for $10-$15 or so, depending on the condition of the book. An e-book version is available for $14.99-$19.99 depending on the retailer. Sometimes the book can even be borrowed for free as an e-book from local libraries.

Another option is to consider renting textbooks for the semester. This The Little Seagull Handbook with Exercises 5th edition can be rented through Chegg for $10.00 – $15.00 for the semester. It is also a good idea to check out Facebook Marketplace or list the textbook for sale in your student group. I bought mine from a graduating senior for $5.00. The handout exercises are also useful for grammar practice outside of the classroom for the rest of the semester even if you spend a little too much.