tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post7706471859547317130..comments2024-01-01T17:00:10.761-05:00Comments on Ramblings of a Daydreamer: Discussion: Book Buying HabitsSweetMarie83http://www.blogger.com/profile/12518239232924662332noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-88398154442280293982013-05-31T10:44:56.306-04:002013-05-31T10:44:56.306-04:00I've noticed that books are WAY more expensive...I've noticed that books are WAY more expensive in Canada than they are in the US. And then I cringe when I see the price that Canada has set.<br /><br />As for the book budget,I set one for the first time last month. I can buy as many books as I want during any given month but the total must not exceed my pre-determined budget for the month. Thankfully I only buy free books for my Kindle so I don't have to include those in the budget.Alexia Boesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084749931224225112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-62132701704092082812013-05-11T22:57:00.744-04:002013-05-11T22:57:00.744-04:00I am so cheap when it comes to buying books now. I...I am so cheap when it comes to buying books now. I used to buy all the time when I had disposable income (pre-kid), but now I rarely buy. Especially since I have a ton of review books, both physical and ebook. Why should I spend money when I have a huge selection already waiting to be read?<br /><br />Any time I do buy, it's always a bargain. Usually a community book sale, or garage sale, or bargain bin. I just can't bring myself to buy expensive books anymore.Sarah Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671051704990208661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-37481435496053928362013-05-09T12:18:05.116-04:002013-05-09T12:18:05.116-04:00YES, Marie we have identical buying habits, LOL. B...YES, Marie we have identical buying habits, LOL. Bargain, bargain, bargain! I love browsing bookstores, but I hardly buy books there unless they are on sale because I can't fathom paying more than $15 for a book. I have bought more books since I began blogging, but I still only have 1 bookcase (well, and a smaller one but that's filled with Buffy books & DVDs). I'm pretty good with purging books and donating or selling them. Sometimes I feel like I'm not a good book blogger or reader because I don't have 3 book cases but 1) I can't afford it (the bookcases or all the books) and 2) I don't have the space since I still live at home. <br /><br />I too, however, did not bat an eye at paying $30+ dollars on a Harry Potter book when they came out. I think you are right -- we were younger, had more disposable income, and also it was 1 series and they came out every few years. It wasn't like I was spending that every month, or even 1x/year. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145140303960949029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-84486153440433582012013-05-09T12:03:34.551-04:002013-05-09T12:03:34.551-04:00I used to buy more hardcovers - like EVERY time a ...I used to buy more hardcovers - like EVERY time a new Jodi Picoult book came out, or other favorite authors. Then more and more authors I loved starting doing hardcover release, and I suddenly had these evil adult things called bills *hiss*. So I had to start budgeting myself. I think the best thing I ever did was get my Nook, because I've found a LOT of books I've wanted to try either for free, or under $3. So I DO allow myself to splurge more there. I think I've only paid full price for two e-books since I got my Nook! <br /><br />Physical book wise, I am to thankful to blogging. One reason why I like reading ARCs is because I'm still somewhat impulsive, and when I first started blogging and I COULD buy more books, I bought a lot I ended up donating/etc because I never read them, or started them and hated them. So now I use ARCs and other bloggers to vet my books first. Though obviously a sequel to a book I LOVED is gonna be one I buy (like Thornhill, Siege and Storm/etc.)<br /><br />Great topic!<br /><br />Molli | <a href="http://www.onceuponaprologue.net" rel="nofollow"> Once Upon a Prologue</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473351242691599229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-77187005596068402452013-05-08T18:33:52.476-04:002013-05-08T18:33:52.476-04:00My buying habits vary month to month. I pretty muc...My buying habits vary month to month. I pretty much have a good idea of how much money I would be able to spend every month, so I stay within that range. If I see a good deal, I'll weigh the pros and cons. "Have I really been wanting this book? Is the sale price really a good deal? Do I really need this one now or can it wait, even if I have to pay a couple dollars more later?"<br /><br />I've kinda gotten to the point as well where I can easily get to my library and borrow certain books instead of buying them. Now that I live closer, lol. :P<br /><br />BUT! I usually go for the deals. It's very VERY rare that I pay full price. I'm more likely to get it online for maybe $5 cheaper than in stores. It depends on my patience... and if I'm wanting more than one book. Lol. ;)Jessica L. Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00121327467707828026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-8746781484567591542013-05-07T22:25:16.024-04:002013-05-07T22:25:16.024-04:00I used to be a new books only kind of buyer, but n...I used to be a new books only kind of buyer, but now I much prefer well-read (a.k.a. used). It is very seldom that I walk into a book store and do not buy a book. I have to avoid book stores when I don't have the money to spend, because I know I will buy another book to add to my TBR pile regardless of whether or not I can actually afford it. I could spend days in books stores, preferably used book stores, but really any book store in general. The most I have ever spent on a book? I really know, maybe $50 if you don't count textbooks! You should check out Better World Books online; I love them for used books!<br /><br />B from http://brandysbustlings.blogspot.ca/~Brandy~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11315120700855490723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-62399809869073804132013-05-06T18:38:57.693-04:002013-05-06T18:38:57.693-04:00I've never paid much attention to how much I p...I've never paid much attention to how much I pay for books. I think the most expensive book I've bought was The Host by S. Meyer. I still haven't read it. When in a book store, browsing, I forget to look at prices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-79268138340674082332013-05-06T16:23:01.265-04:002013-05-06T16:23:01.265-04:00I buy way more then I need. I'm doing "be...I buy way more then I need. I'm doing "better" this year then I did last year, but I'm still constantly "behind". I've always been an impulsive shopper, my primary hobby (gaming) has mostly gone down the tubes which left me with a huge open gap in my finances, and books just sorta squeezed their way in. <br /><br />I just got three yesterday--"Sweet Surrender" by Maya Banks (saw it for 25% off at Shoppers Drugmart and was curious after the "Sweet Rebellion" thing.), and two Harlequin Kiss novels--"Her Deal With The Devil" (I'm a sucker for a great title and I love the shade of blue of the heroine's dress. Oh, and *of course* the summary looked good when I picked it up) and "Anything But Vanilla" (I had every intention of buying this one; Liz Fielding sent me her Presents novel "Flirting With Italian" last year and my grandma and I both loved it, so I feel I'm sorta paying it forward by grabbing this.) <br /><br />As for $14.50 on Amazon? I always feel I'm getting a deal because I know those titles are gonna be $20 - 23 at Chapters. I also actually *prefer* to buy the *exact* book I want at full price over buying *a* book at a discount. Why? Because I'm more likely to read the book I pay more for, because when I pay more I think more seriously about what I'm buying. <br /><br />Three things are helping curb some of my spending in 2013: <br /><br />(1) My Kindle, and my obsession with New Adult. So much of the genre is happening mainly in digital form and at low costs. I'm saving a fortune. <br /><br />(2) Planning what I want each month. By making lists through blog and goodreads research, I'm able to make sure I know what I want.<br /><br />(3) Budgeting for my author debuts. I need to buy covers, make sure these pieces get edited, get cover reveals done, get each piece formatted, and probably do a tour for Sweet Rebellion and possibly something smaller for Promise Me Forever. All of that costs money and must be saved for. <br /><br />I don't necessarily think there's "right" or "wrong" buying habits... But I do think its important to be aware of what you are like as a buyer so that you can manipulate your finances, rather then letting marketing and advertising take you for a ride. <br /><br />Happy shopping. :) Kathy Ann Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836866225157439514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-3490889125073996022013-05-06T15:46:56.784-04:002013-05-06T15:46:56.784-04:00As Jaz said books are really expensive here as we...As Jaz said books are really expensive here as well, especially for a hardback.<br /><br />I read mainly on my kindle so eBooks aren't as expensive but I've noticed new release books I have really wanted have been around the $12 mark which I won't pay (unless its something I absolutely must have - end of series book etc), in this case I'll use TBD. The libraries here don't stock a lot of YA books unfortunately.<br /><br />I don't have a set budget but I also don't buy many books each week as well. I limit what I purchase because I still have so many other books to catch up on; my main reasoning for buying now is if its something that has really captured my attention & is reasonably priced (no more than $5 for an eBook) a part of a series I love or an author I adore.<br /><br /> A wonderful post Marie :-)Obsession with Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866538237890994901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-248952896866045912013-05-06T10:28:00.588-04:002013-05-06T10:28:00.588-04:00Books are crazy expensive! I used to not care how ...Books are crazy expensive! I used to not care how much I spent, but I just can't keep up with reading what I buy. In the past month I've gotten really good at NOT feeling like I need to buy all the books. Maybe it was because I had to keep up with other bloggers? You know, seeing bloggers who bring in 10-20 books each week made me think I had to do the same. Well, not anymore! I'm going to give my pocketbook a break and only buy books that I desperately need (like the new Stephanie Perkins, or the new Neil Gaiman or something). There are other things my money can be spent on -- or saved for!Kristilyn (Reading In Winter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12401451485460760416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-79772128319690023362013-05-06T10:06:41.705-04:002013-05-06T10:06:41.705-04:00Haha books cost even more in Australia!
I just pa...Haha books cost even more in Australia!<br /><br />I just paid $27 for a hardback the other day.<br /><br />And oh my goodness, I'm a "struggling" uni student and I've spent THOUSANDS of dollars on books.<br /><br />I went through a phase last year where I was spending between $50 ~ $100 a week. I go on book buying binges on the book depository where I buy up to $100 at a time.<br /><br />Every time I visit my local bookstore I buy something. My local bookstore prices books really high - $16 ~ $23 for a paperback and in Australia, we nearly never have hardbacks. Any hardbacks are those sourced straight from the US supplier!<br /><br />I have bought ALL my books. I haven't been to a library/borrowed a novel to read from one in about 7 years.<br /><br />Bargain books wise I've bought 2 in my life - Divergent for $5 and the same for Hereafter. I'm never doing it again to be honest because the quality was horrible :(<br /><br />I'm the sort of person that has to have everything new lol. When I'm in the bookstore, I spend ages picking my books making sure the covers aren't scratched/creased and that the edges of the spines aren't peeling.<br /><br />HP came out here in hardback for around $27 because all the stores were giving discounts on the release day. I still remember because I BEGGED my mum for OoTP and by HBP she knew I just had to have the books :P (when I say I spent thousands, that's of my own money. My mum would never be able to afford the books at the rate I buy nowadays).<br /><br />I should take a leaf out of your book haha and start to save.Jazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234168594031112363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-38117636857913081812013-05-06T09:21:43.149-04:002013-05-06T09:21:43.149-04:00That sucks that books cost more in Canada. I wond...That sucks that books cost more in Canada. I wonder why that is!<br />I don't have a set book buying budget but I tend to go on a buying binge and then have to avoid buying anything for a couple months. I definitely prefer buying books on sale; I try to buy all of my ebooks when they are on sale and I try to hit up used bookstores before buying new.DeniseFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476386776444158881noreply@blogger.com