Summer is coming, and with it comes my urge to lay out with a great book. The library is always a great resource for free books, but these online sites offer some great options for cheap reading as well.
BookMooch.com - Using a point system, you can send books you no longer want and request books you’re craving.
Bookins - For $4.49, you can get practically any book or DVD that you can imagine. Not a bad deal.
Scribd - A place to read and discover original works. I’ve found tons of useful documents . . . and if there’s a writer in you, you can upload your own stuff!
BookCrossing - Your book can go on its own little journey, how cool is that! You can track it while it enjoys it cross country adventure. For more details, visit their FAQ page. Seriously - you’ll fall in love.
Sometimes the cheapest option turns out to be just that: cheap.
Sometimes getting that long-coveted new electronic toy from the most inexpensive vendor will be a disppointment. Because it turns out they are the cheapest for a reason. They have horrible customer service. They are actually selling you some sort of imported good that looks a lot like the real thing, but isn’t. And when you try to cancel (gasp!) your order because of all this, they will yell at you and try any dirty tactic they can to keep your money.
In the end, Sonica Cameras won’t be getting any more business from me. And I hope you’ll think long and hard about giving them your hard-earned money.
takeaway: I value great customer service almost as much as I enjoy good bargains. Find a way to give me both (Amazon, I love you so), and you have me as a loyal customer for life. Treat me badly, and I’ll spread the word.
photo by roland
