Study Guides & Test Prep Pricing
Analysis of 1,319,567 listings for study guides and test preparation materials.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Buying used saves about 18% here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in older publications (1950-1999) and Trade Paperbacks, which see discounts of 58% and 43% respectively. Modern guides (2010-Now) and Mathematics subjects maintain the highest price stability with minimal to no delta.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by publication year
Why? Prices drop significantly for older materials, ranging from 28.44 for 2010-Now to 12.49 for 1950-1999.
Price by format
Why? Pricing varies by binding and medium, from 30 for DVDs to 16.97 for Trade Paperbacks.
Price by subject
Why? Specialized subjects like Homeschooling (29.99) command more than general Science guides (15.99).
Price by language
Why? English and American English guides are the most expensive, while Spanish guides are the lowest at 17.95.
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used study guides?
The median price for new guides is 28.89, while used guides have a median of 23.71.
Which subject area is the most affordable?
Science study guides are the most affordable subject with a median price of 15.99.
How does the format affect the cost of a study guide?
Trade Paperbacks are the cheapest format at 16.97, whereas DVDs are the most expensive at 30.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $6–$120, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 1, 2026.