
Buying ‘Bargain’ Commentaries
September 24, 2008Quite soon I’m going to be purchasing a new batch of commentaries – not least a few from this excellent list. So I’m wondering: where do the most ‘penny-pinching pastors’ go to buy their study books?
Is there a special online place which you find best value for money? Or some backstreet second-hand book store that offers that rare bargain?
Any overseas perspective would be interesting. Any UK contribution would be invaluable!
UPDATED *comments*
10. You should also try Amazon and ABEbooks. Both have UK sellers listed and you can find so very reasonable prices.
by Martin Pitcher September 24, 2008 at 2:21 pm edit comment
11. Here in the States I go to Amazon and then check the “Used” section — on numerous occasions I’ve been able to get absolutely brand new (but slightly shelf-worn) commentaries for a fraction of their list price. I’m sure they’ve been sitting on some book store’s shelf for a while, and they just want to get rid of them.
by Bob September 24, 2008 at 3:28 pm edit comment
12. Eerdmans, The Bookstore, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Though it has been some time since I was there, they often have incredible deals on Eerdmans titles.
by Chris Brauns September 24, 2008 at 5:50 pm edit comment
13. I’m glad to see you noticed Derek Thomas’ excellent list. His book is on Amazon and well worth it. Right now, Best Commentaries is pulling Amazon and B&N prices, but I hope to add more pricing options in the future so you don’t have to check so many sites…
by John Dyer September 24, 2008 at 8:17 pm edit comment
14. You should definitely check out the prices at Christian Book Distributors .
by Alan September 25, 2008 at 12:26 am edit comment
new:
icmbooks is good
booddepository is quite often cheapest (with free shipping)
amazon of course (sometimes ordering from .com and paying a bit more in shipping is still the cheapest, as with the esv study bible i believe)
the free presbyterian bookroom is glasgow can have some good prices, and i think you get minister’s discount (10 or 20%, i forget)
used:
dickson books, kilsyth (http://www.jamesdicksonbooks.com)
gowan books, n ireland (http://www.gowanbooks.com/)
geneva books, london (0207 627 4070)
these 3 would be fairly similar in price and all are a treasure trove of good stuff. if you want to journey to dickson sometime let me know. it’s also an enjoyable visit.
it is also worth searching used.addall.com for anything, especially harder to find titles.
that’s all for now. also i’ve started a new blog if you are interested (luehrmann.wordpress.com).
cheerio