Deciding on an audio book listening experience is tough. There are so many reasons why this format makes sense: convenience, entertainment value, and available titles are a few reasons. There has never been so many ways to get quality audio content. In this day and age you can be in control of how you receive and pay for content. With this new buying power the consumer is finally in control of their entertainment dollar. The only one question remains: is it better to purchase audio books or rent?
If you decide to purchase, then there are some considerations. The first thing to consider is price. There are many online and brick and mortar retail shops that carry audio books. The selection will vary from store to store as will pricing. Online shopping has an advantage when it comes to variety and on the outset it would seem that the prices are competitive. You do have to take into consideration the cost of shipping. Depending on your urgency, shipping can become quite expensive, in some cases even costing more than the audio book itself. If you are not interested in the idea of owning, there is another option.
Rentals are another way to enjoy this format without the long term commitment. Pricing is much more competitive than buying straight out. Renting can make much more sense depending on your needs. If you are using an audio book for educational purposes, such as learning a new language, you’ll probably want to buy because it’s going to take time to learn the language. However, if you’re just brushing up an a language, perhaps renting is a better choice. Short-term uses that don’t require permanent ownership are ideal candidates for rental. If you would like to own a particular title, or foresee the need to hold onto it for more than a few weeks, then making a purchase would be the wiser choice.
If you want to purchase, Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com are among the “big boys”. But if you wanted to rent, where would you go? A quick search on Google will give you a number of options – take your pick.
Purchase Audio Books Or Rent?
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