During Economic Mayhem, Skoobit Saves Students up to $400 on Textbooks

Released on: October 31, 2008, 8:45 am

Press Release Author: Skoobit

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: In its first semester available, customers have boasted
savings of up to $400 by taking advantage of renting textbooks online through
Skoobit. A large selection of textbooks is available to students for a variety of
affordable rental plans, the most popular plan being $10.99 a month per book. Not
only is Skoobit a money-saver, it's also easy to use. Simply visit www.skoobit.com.


Press Release Body: Weston, Fl. October 31, 2008- In the midst of the current
economic situation, Skoobit is offering students and parents a solution to the
financial stress related to high textbook prices. Scholarships, grants and other
college funding do not take into consideration out-of-control textbook costs. In
addition to price issues, bookstore hassles add to the frustration with long cashier
lines and possible book unavailability. Renting textbooks online from Skoobit will
eliminate all of that.

In its first semester available, customers have boasted savings of up to $400 by
taking advantage of renting textbooks online through Skoobit. A large selection of
textbooks is available to students for a variety of affordable rental plans, the
most popular plan being $10.99 a month per book. "I saved about $350 in one
semester by renting my books, and it only took about 15 minutes to register and find
the books I needed as opposed to searching for hours elsewhere online," said
Elizabeth Poma, a Business major at Schoolcraft College. "I will definitely
recommend Skoobit to my friends."

Not only is Skoobit a money-saver, it's also easy to use. All it takes is a quick
visit to www.skoobit.com where students can register to order. Christopher Blythe,
founder of Skoobit, wanted to be sure to create a user friendly way for students to
stop spending ridiculous amounts of money on textbooks. "I heard about Skoobit
through my cousin, and I registered soon after. It was pretty easy," said Zarana
Kathran, a Bryant University student who saved at least $80 per book.

During a time when prices for basic necessities seem to be rising daily, students
can use the savings from renting textbooks on other demands that are tugging at
their pockets, an opportunity that wasn't possible until Skoobit came along.
Savings of about $300 per semester over the course of 4 years can equal $3,200 which
can pay back a year's worth of student loans or contribute to graduate school costs.
"I couldn't believe how much money students were spending, especially when just the
cost of food and gas is enough of a burden," said Blythe. "Instead of buying
overpriced books at the campus store, hopefully they'll just Skoobit."


About Skoobit

Skoobit is on a mission to change the perspective students have towards buying
textbooks and all of the complications that are involved. Our service will provide a
very easy way to rent college books, along with the user having the luxury of
returning the textbooks at any time they wish to.


Contact Info

David Gil
david@ajrpartners.com
305.665.5755

Typhanie Thomas
typhanie@ajrpartners.com
305.665.5755


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Web Site: http://skoobit.com

Contact Details: Contact Info

David Gil
david@ajrpartners.com
305.665.5755

Typhanie Thomas
typhanie@ajrpartners.com
305.665.5755

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