Lauren Van Winkle

Review of UMKC Bookstore

When I first toured UMKC, they boasted a bookstore...

When I first toured UMKC, they boasted a bookstore with the cheapest prices available. As a current student, I can assure you to not drink the Kool-Aid. They have an online tool that you can use to compare prices, but they leave out so many websites and even many listings on Amazon. I expected what they told me to be the truth, so I ended up spending over $500 for my first semester books. Luckily now I have learned my lesson and was able to buy my books online for second semester. For example, my Spanish 315 textbook was $135 used here, but I was able to purchase it for only $39 online. Only buy your books here unless you absolutely have to.

The bookstore itself is clean and fully stocked. T-shirt s are reasonably priced, but do not expect to buy a pack of pencils for typical retail price. They sell fashionable clothing on a random rack on the store. If you don t have a car and desperately need a cute outfit, I guess this could be helpful. Students work at the store, so they are understanding and informative. If you are looking at buying a new MacBook, the Bookstore has them in store at education pricing. Be sure to take advantage of tax-free weekend in August!