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| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus (Marketplace) Used (Marketplace) |
Used (Marketplace) |
$2.56 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| eCampus 99999 Day eBook (expires 08/03/2300) |
99999 Day eBook (expires 08/03/2300) |
$9.99 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
FREE | |||
| eCampus Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$12.87 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| eCampus Quarter Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$13.59 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| eCampus Semester Rental (77 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (77 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$14.30 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| eCampus Used |
Used | $15.84 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| eCampus New |
New | $21.98 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus (Marketplace) Used (Marketplace) |
Used (Marketplace) |
$2.56 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| eCampus Used |
Used | $15.84 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus New |
New | $21.98 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus Semester Rental (77 days, due 01/04/2027) |
Semester Rental (77 days, due 01/04/2027) |
$14.30 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus Quarter Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Quarter Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$13.59 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
Short Term Rental (60 days, due 12/18/2026) |
$12.87 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
$3.97 | |||
| Store | Condition | Coupons & Deals | Price | Shipping | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCampus 99999 Day eBook (expires 08/03/2300) |
99999 Day eBook (expires 08/03/2300) |
$9.99 as of Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET |
FREE | |||
Prices checked Oct 19, 2026, 7:52 PM ET. Totals include shipping where the store lists it.
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