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highstreet
Joined: 13 Nov 2010
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 Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 11:37 am Post subject: Cheap site to order books from? |
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I know about Whatthebook, but I've heard they closed down? But the site still seems up...
I tried Interpark, but it was giving me a bunch of errors when trying to pay and Gmarket doesn't have much.
Any other sites? |
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Lorilou
Joined: 01 Sep 2009
Location: Osan
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| Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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| What The Book didn't close, it just moved locations. Now it's on the main street of Itaewon, closer to noksapyeong end of town, across from All-American Diner. For cheap books, I either buy on their website, or buy used books on amazon. It's $12.99 for shipping, but if you find a book that only a buck or two, then it's not so bad. |
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tideout
Joined: 12 Dec 2010
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| Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 3:45 am Post subject: |
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I've become a big fan of UK book depository. Great service and a big selection. Shipping is a real bargain also.
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/ |
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Jake_Kim
Joined: 27 Aug 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 4:04 am Post subject: |
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If you can handle Korean interface, then
http://www.yes24.com
http://www.aladdin.co.kr
http://www.kyobobook.co.kr
have the widest coverage unless you order directly from overseas.
In addition, you must stick to Internet Explorer in this country whenever online payment is involved. I still keep IE6 on my laptop for that reason. |
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Enigma
Joined: 20 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 4:07 am Post subject: |
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I'll second Book Depository above. I've ordered books from them at least 10 or 15 times and never had a problem. I live in a small city in Gangwondo, and I usually get my books within 7 or 8 business days (usually about a week and a half).
The free shipping is nice, also. |
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jc1257
Joined: 22 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 4:24 am Post subject: |
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www.BetterWorldBooks.com is a good option as well. A lot of their books (both new and used) can be shipped to Korea for $3.99. Plus they donate some of the money they get to world literacy.
Check the site for restrictions on what can and can't be shipped for cheap. Some of their books cost more to ship. It's pretty clear when you read the info on the site. |
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SteveSteve
Joined: 30 Jul 2010
Location: Republic of Korea
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| Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 4:27 am Post subject: |
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| www.abebooks.com -- You can find sellers from all over the world, many of whom have free shipping. Virtually any book plus first editions and rare items. Plus, mega mega cheap! |
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jc1257
Joined: 22 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:22 am Post subject: |
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| jc1257 wrote: |
www.BetterWorldBooks.com is a good option as well. A lot of their books (both new and used) can be shipped to Korea for $3.99. Plus they donate some of the money they get to world literacy.
Check the site for restrictions on what can and can't be shipped for cheap. Some of their books cost more to ship. It's pretty clear when you read the info on the site. |
Quick update, to my previous post. www.BetterWorldBooks.com now has free shipping to Korea with a lot of books for under $6. I ordered 12 books tonight for around $74. |
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marsavalanche
Joined: 27 Aug 2010
Location: where pretty lies perish
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| Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 6:46 am Post subject: |
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You can always spot the newbies in Korea when they're still mentioning whatthebook and getting ripped off thinking they're getting a deal.
What?! I mean, yes, WhatTheBook for me! Yes go there now! |
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austinmc86
Joined: 23 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:48 am Post subject: |
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| whatthebook.com is good for used books, but I also think betterworldbooks.com... lot's of good deals and free shipping. |
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is so delicious
Joined: 28 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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| SteveSteve wrote: |
| www.abebooks.com -- You can find sellers from all over the world, many of whom have free shipping. Virtually any book plus first editions and rare items. Plus, mega mega cheap! |
Where do you find free shippers on there? I've looked at several and it's always at least 9,000W or so to ship a book to Korea... |
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is so delicious
Joined: 28 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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| SteveSteve wrote: |
| www.abebooks.com -- You can find sellers from all over the world, many of whom have free shipping. Virtually any book plus first editions and rare items. Plus, mega mega cheap! |
Where do you find free shippers on there? I've looked at several and it's always at least 9,000W or so to ship a book to Korea... |
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Milwaukiedave
Joined: 02 Oct 2004
Location: Goseong
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| Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:52 am Post subject: |
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| The Book Depository is great. I used them a few months ago. |
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Wintermute321
Joined: 04 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:14 am Post subject: |
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http://bookinbooks.com/in/book.php
It's a Korean business marketed to foreigners in Korea. I've found every book I've looked for on it so far, and the owner of the business is really easy to get in touch with, speaks excellent English and has gone out of his way to get the books into my hands. Shipping is really cheap. I can't recommend this business enough. |
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ajuma
Joined: 18 Feb 2003
Location: Anywere but Seoul!!
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| Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:25 am Post subject: |
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| Buy a Kindle and link it to your US/Canadian/UK bank card. You'll never be short of books...and a lot of them are free!! |
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