Item: eCampus
Rating: 9.8
Author: Jonathan Kerns

eCampus Review 2020

Being a student these days is just as much about keeping a close watch on your budget as it is about hitting the books and getting good grades. And speaking of books, this is the one area where a lot of students desperately need to get a hold of their budget due to how costly it is to purchase new ones each semester. Thankfully, there are tons of solutions out there that are great for students on a budget, and one of the best is eCampus, a website that lets you rent textbooks at nearly bottom-of-the-barrel prices.

More than that, they also provide the ability to rent eTextbooks, the ability to choose a bevy of rental and shipping options, and even throws in a no-cost shipping on book rentals. eCampus offers these key features and more, so if you want to learn more in the hopes of taming your budget, then read on for the full, in-depth review now!

eCampus eWards

While low prices are to be expected when it comes to textbook rentals, eCampus slightly veers away from the tried and tested to offer students the chance to save even more money down the line. Their eWards loyalty rewards program allows you to earn and stack up points whenever you make purchases. In addition, you can also earn points when you refer a friend, follow them on social media, and more. And once you have accumulated enough points, you can then use them to get exclusive deals and discounts on your future orders. And the best part? eCampus’ eWards program is completely free to join

Ease of Use & Features

Searching for textbooks with eCampus is a relatively hassle-free affair, which is largely thanks to the combination of a handy search bar and a bevy of filtering options. For starters, their search bar automatically presents a list of suggestions as you type, which makes it a lot easier to get to that book you have been searching high and low for. The filtering options, meanwhile, allow you to quickly narrow down your search results – a very useful set of options considering eCampus’ range of books reaches well into the thousands. You can filter books by type (whether they are new, used, a rental, or an eTextbook), by product type, by copyright date, or by price range.

eCampus also offers students the choice to rent textbooks for 1 whole semester (which is approximately 130 days), 90 days, or even 60 days. If in the event that you need more time with your books, then there are also 15 and 30 day extension options available to you, for a small additional fee, of course. One thing that eCampus offers that only a few online book rental sites can boast about is their eTextbook rental option, which is great for students who would rather carry their books in a sleek, easy to carry mobile device instead of having to lug around several heavy textbooks. Of course, if you don’t want to rent, you can also buy new or used textbooks from eCampus. For those looking for good deals, you can also opt to buy books from individual sellers in their Marketplace. And, if you want to make a bit of money, you can also sell your textbooks to the website – provided, of course, your books’ conditions meets the company’s standards.

Finally, eCampus provides a variety of shipping options, ranging from 1 day shipping to economy, which takes around 4-8 business days. Even better, if your rentals go beyond $59, then you can get shipping at no cost to you whatsoever! So if you are looking to cut down on your academic expenses, eCampus definitely provides a ton of options for you to do so.

Customer Support

It is quite easy to reach out to eCampus’ customer support, thanks to a nearly complete suite of options available to you. You can give them a call, send them an email, or even get on a live, one-on-one chat session with a representative. Meanwhile, they also offer a Help Desk section that, while very informative, needs a bit more work to make it easier and more convenient to browse. That said, if constantly drilling down dropmenus do not bother you in the slightest, then eCampus’ Help section is definitely an invaluable asset.

What's the Verdict on eCampus?

A Must Try