Book prices and renting prices often differ. This contributes to the decisions students will make on whether to rent or buy, according to Russell Weldon, assistant director of the Auburn University Bookstore.
Weldon said students often go to the store to get advice about buying and renting.
"There are a lot of things that still wouldn't necessarily be rented, and even if they were available to rent, like a two-semester package, you are not going to rent it for one semester and turn it back in and then re-rent it," Weldon said.
Madelyn Black, senior in laboratory technology, said she prefers buying.
"Buying is a good option because you can always have the chance of selling back," Black said.
According to Charles Snoddy, store manager of Anders Bookstore, renting books is cost effective for stores and students.
Trey Johnston, CEO of J&M bookstore, said sometimes students don't return rented textbooks.
"We don't enjoy it for those 10 percent or 15 percent of students that do not bring it back," Johnston said.
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