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Reviewed July 11, 2018
I was late to return my rental to Chegg by about a week or so. Chegg's reminder e-mail gave me an extension and automatically charged me $4.60. The extension date was two days earlier than the day I received the e-mail, and I was further charged $300. The highest selling price of the textbook on Amazon is $142. If you want to risk using Chegg, I strongly recommend mailing them your rentals early.
Reviewed June 27, 2018
They want your money every possible (and impossible way). They don't let you go easily as long as you subscribed for the service. I was about to cancel my subscription, but got very nice offer to pause my membership. I did, but they still charged me monthly fee. It's not a big money and I could forget about it, but I am not sure I like to be cheated on. I have difficult time to find any contact information. They really don't want you to find it.
Reviewed June 22, 2018
I only have one thing to say about Chegg right now. It has to do with their eReader. I bought a book from them because their price was the lowest I could find. This book has nearly 600 pages. As you can imagine, perusing through a book with nearly 600 hundred pages can take some time when you're looking for that one specific page. Clicking to the next page rapidly makes Chegg think you are a bot. I have to go through page by page looking for certain things and it's gotten to a point where every 4-5 pages I am interrupted by a captcha accusing me to be a bot and asking me to click their stupid ** box.
It has gotten to a point where I have to stop what I am doing to solve picture puzzles like "click all the boxes with cars in them" type **. Repeatedly. Every time. It is a ** book Chegg. There is literally no justifiable reason for this. I made an account here solely to ** about this because I have to use this book every day and every day for hours and I constantly have to solve your stupid ** captchas because apparently you don't think it's normal for a person to turn the pages in their ** textbook.
Reviewed June 13, 2018
I rented an ebook from Chegg - I found that they had the ISBN number by searching online, clicked the link, added book to my cart and paid for the book. When I opened the book I discovered that the ISBN number had changed and therefore I got a book with the wrong publisher which makes a huge difference for my class. I called on Monday and was on the phone 30 min+ and was told they would fix the issue in 1-2 days. I call Wed and was told I did it wrong and they can't fix my mistake. I explained what person before told me. He stated maybe it was my web browser that errored. When I asked why I wasn't contacted he asked why I hadn't called Tues. Because I was told it could take 2 days!! Will NEVER use this site again.
Reviewed June 10, 2018
Despite the overwhelming negative reviews for Chegg, I have had remarkably satisfactory customer service. On two separate occurrences I contacted customer service regarding a refund. Once was for a monthly tutorial service which I signed up for and forgot to cancel. The second was regarding a shipping charge on a textbook order in which Chegg had advertised free shipping for orders of $50. As one of the books was an e-book, the shipping discount was not automatically applied. Both times the customer service representatives refunded the charges no questions asked. The funds were back in my account within days.
Reviewed June 2, 2018
I made a purchase late last night for a textbook rental. The website did not show the delivery date until after I completed my purchase. When I saw it would take 3 weeks to get my book and had no expedited option, I immediately looked into canceling the order. The website was not user friendly and customer service was already closed for the day. I submitted a ticket trying to cancel that my books would be late and I got an email back this morning saying my books are scheduled to be right on time. When I called customer service, less than 24 hours later, they explained their policy is 30 MINUTES!
I've never heard of such poor cancellation policies. Now I have to wait 3 weeks for the book, just so I can print a label and send it back before I can get my refund. The worst part is I will be moving, so I can't even change the destination location for the book that still hasn't shipped yet. Terrible terrible policies. If you aren't sure about ordering from Chegg, look at other options first!!
Reviewed May 21, 2018
As stated by Christian of Upper Darby, PA, This service is very poor at cancelling subscription. The online portal refuse to let you cancel until after you have called their office. They go on and on about it being in their terms of conditions about being a non-refundable service. This is a very poor way of treating customers and I highly suggest not using their service.
Reviewed May 4, 2018
These guys acts Fraudulently and should be ashamed of themselves, they tell you that you can cancel Subscription anytime BUT hey don't fall for that, they are FRAUD, they are SCAM and will eat your Money just like that. After you are in and you don't like what you see, you can never Cancel it.
Reviewed May 4, 2018
I thought I would give Chegg a go as I am a student on a Biomedical degree looking to get rid of some very good quality books to make some extra cash. The statement of Chegg is that they will buy your old books - however when it came to it, they weren't prepared to buy them, They did, however, accept donations. Students, if you are looking to make a little money back from what you have paid for your expensive texts - Do NOT use Chegg. They are simple after free goods to sell on to other people. Chegg, you should be disgusted with yourself exploiting folk like that, most of all poor students.
Reviewed May 1, 2018
A consistent theme I notice is that many tutors don't directly address the problem upfront. They stall. I am advanced-ish in Java. Today I needed help with 1(!) method. Instead I got a 3 hour tutorial in Java 101, with my ACTUAL request for help being addressed WAY down the line. I'm too nice to interrupt, and I leave pleasant reviews because I'm too afraid to hurt someone's feelings. That's my fault, without question. But this happens all too often. Plus language barriers are REGULARLY a problem. The site and features are nice. The price is good too. But 8 out 10 Chegg tutor experiences leave me exasperated.
My first session should have been a warning flag. The tutor SAT there for 30 MINUTES (burning through my weekly subscription minutes, btw) while I was under the impression that he was evaluating my code (per his pretty clear implication), then after 30 minutes of silence, I asked if he was still examining... NOPE! "Oh, I was waiting on you." FOR 30 SILENT MINUTES OF CHARGED TIME?!? After I asked him to review my code, he said "OK", and somewhat got to it. I have canceled and re-subscribed WAY too many times. Seeing more professional tutors asking for higher prices is what steered me to less expensive Chegg. But then I tried an expensive one. Wow! Direct and to the point. And in the long run (minutes wise) CHEAPER. So from now on, I am going with quality. The upfront cost may seem off-putting, but a direct and immediate response to your SPECIFIC needs will leave you better off. TRUST ME!
Reviewed April 27, 2018
For years my school used EasyBib to help our student with their citation needs. We subscribed for a few hundred dollars each year. In return we got a good functional product. Then Chegg took over eliminated the option to allow schools to subscribe and only allowed subscription on an individual basis for $10/month. This is both cumbersome and prohibitively expensive. I have asked and asked for a change. It seems that bombarding students with distracting ads is more lucrative than subscriptions -- but I don't know because they never have responded to any of my requests and concerns. Chegg has bought up almost all of the citation makers (BibMe, CitationMachine...). Super lame and disappointing that programs intended for students and for education is exploiting them for profit. Please bring back the subscription model so we can continue to use EasyBib, otherwise we'll all be forced to use NoodleTools.
Reviewed April 25, 2018
Throughout my experience with Chegg Study I have found that the product really never lives up to my expectations for something that I pay so much for monthly (we all know the student struggle, $15 per month adds up fast). It is really unbelievable how many incorrect answers there are even in the textbook solutions area, I am pretty sure there are more incorrect answers than correct ones. Not to mention the Q and A. If you go to this so called "expert Q&A" section to get help with a problem that doesn't have a textbook solution, you could have 3 different people solve it and they will all come up with different answers of course accompanied by illegible handwritten work. It really seems like the questions are being answered by incompetent high school chemistry students, not advanced college students, and most certainly not professors.
You would think that charging so much for the service they would be able to afford to get real professors who know what they're doing to write the answers, but nay, they insist on utilizing idiots. Anyways, that being said, this service has enabled my laziness and probably actually hurt my grades in the class, needless to say I will be canceling my subscription and not returning to use it for OChem.
Reviewed April 23, 2018
I took Chegg subscription around three months ago and they started billing for the tutoring as well which is around $15 extra every month and one of the months they charged me thrice and later refunded only two charges. I simply had to pay $30 without having to use any tutor service. Now that I got fed up with them I canceled my subscription and they have again charged me for the Chegg Study. They don't proper customer service. Nobody gives proper information.
Reviewed March 27, 2018
I contacted Chegg in February 2018 because our instructor Pamela ** at SXU did not provide ANY instruction at all for Accounting (she just posted which chapters to read in a book and then submit assignments). So I contacted Chegg online to see if there was any instructor for Cost Management. They emailed me: 'unfortunately, we do not have instructors for this subject'. To me, that was it. The end. But no, to my surprise, I see Chegg charged my credit card $15! when they did not provide me any service at all. It has been a nightmare! They still charge me and I need to dispute the charges all the time. Contacting Chegg is impossible as they do not answer the phone. I am writing the review so that nobody goes through the experience I went through (or am going through, as I do not know if this will be over).
Reviewed March 20, 2018
I started using this for physics but it had multiple wrong answers. I have posted a lot of questions and have gotten two correct answers. It has actually gotten me worse grades. I would not recommend this to anyone. They are insulting with their answers. I will post two of my worst experiences. I posted a two part question and the answerer told me that they are only required to answer one part. Ok, I was a little irritated since they weren't even long questions and I was just posting them for quality control and confirmation since I already had a good idea with what the answer was.
That person got it wrong anyway. Another time I posted a question that required thought and not only did it take 8 hours, but the answerer answered an entirely different question. I am not kidding, I posted the paper that asked the question, yet they answered a completely different question. It was supposed to be a series of diagrams but they explained something that was completely different. I really can't believe how awful this service is.
Reviewed March 16, 2018
I continue to be charged for an account that I have deactivated and don’t use. I have worked through unhelpful online steps and have called their customer support three times with no help. It’s absolutely ridiculous. Update I got through to customer service but they were no help with a refund.
Reviewed March 14, 2018
When I searched questions on Google it was showing, me that Chegg have answers for your questions. So I subscribed it and had no answer at all. They want us to subscribe for their online tutors and get ripped off again. So **... scammers. They may use my credit cards details in future. That's why I am going to cancel my credit card now.
Reviewed March 7, 2018
I shipped books that I was reselling to Chegg in hopes to receive the money promised by this company. After shipment I was notified they couldn’t accept 2 of my books. I asked that they be returned. The books were very expensive. I never received any payment on the remaining books nor was my books returned to me. After several emails about complaints I never received a reply, payment, or my books at a 300 dollar value. I’m more than disappointed. Chegg is very unprofessional!!!
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
My son downloaded a book for school. When he couldn't access or open the book we tried customer service. They refused a refund and keep charging recurring monthly charges for a product we don't use and won't stop. Reported the abuse to the credit card company who said we had to fill in the form the vendor never sent. Tired of the runaround. Do not use.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
If I could give Chegg a -5 stars I would. My entire experience with this company has been disastrous. I was selling 5 textbooks and quoted for 5 books. I shipped them via UPS to their warehouse in Tennessee and UPS tracking confirmed they received them. On Monday, December 4th 2017. I was estimated to receive payment on sent via check by Friday, December 8th 2017 for only 4 of the 5 books I was quoted for. All of my books were sent in gently used condition with the only wear being the binding due to physically opening the book. No marks, no highlights, nothing. I logged into my account to see if the status of the remaining book had been updated. At that time it still showed as "in transit", even though UPS was showing that it had been received. To this day, my book is still showing up on my account as "in transit".
Around December 12th, I reached out to their customer service chat, because they make it almost IMPOSSIBLE for you to SPEAK to a person. I asked the rep if there was an update as to why my book was still showing up as in transit and if there was a problem. He advised me that there was a problem with my account and that the "note" on my account showed that I needed to "contact their billing department". I attempted to ask him several questions and get feedback as to what the problem may be, he said he could not provide me any additional information. He disconnected with me before I was able to ask any further questions and did not confirm that I had asked all of my questions. Which is poor customer service. At the end of the chat, I submitted the survey and complained requesting someone contact me regarding my experience so far. (As of today, not a single person has reached out to me about this).
I emailed their billing department and provided every bit of information I could offer them and asked them what the issue was. I was already severely irritated that there was a problem with my account and even though they had my contact information no one contacted me when the issue was discovered. Because according to the rep, there was a known issue and that's why my account shown that I needed to contact billing.
The billing department notified me that my book was flagged by their warehouse as a counterfeit book and it will be sent to the publisher for validation. If it is determined that my book was a counterfeit, I will not receive it back, the publisher will destroy it to keep counterfeit books out of circulation. If it is verified to be authentic, I will receive my payment and this process "typically takes about 2 weeks but in some cases may take longer". As of Friday, February 9th 2018 it will be 10 weeks total since Chegg has had my book (Or... Whatever you want to call this).
I'm a reasonable person, I understand the purpose of this policy. My problem is that my book was issued to me as a brand new sealed product from my university. The book was Employment Law: New Challenges in the Business Environment. 6th Edition Published by Prentice Hall ISBN 978-0133075229. So, the problem is my book has been out of my possession for almost 3 months either because someone there is incompetent in determining fraudulent products or my school has been selling counterfeit textbooks to students paid for with their federal aid. (Which is less likely the situation).
Billing refused to give me any information regarding why they alleged this about my textbook and stated that they had no contacts at their warehouse who can provide this information and that they would "contact me" when the publisher updates them. They never contacted me to begin with, so I don't have high hopes that they will at all. Their billing department then would not respond to my emails.
I had to resort to posting publicly on their Facebook page to get any kind of response. I spoke with an individual named Skip, who gathered my information and said he would have someone contact me. I did receive a phone call from a number I was not familiar with from San Jose, CA. 408-855-5703. Their corporate office is in Santa Clara, to my knowledge. Reverse look up shows this number belongs to a Mission College in San Jose. I received no additional calls to my knowledge that were possibly from Chegg. This was on 12/29/17.
Fast forward to yesterday, I reached out to Skip again via the last email I was able to reach him out. He confirmed that there was a note on my account that they attempted to reach me on 12/29/17 and "additional attempts" would be made. I have had no contact with anyone else. Skip advised me that their billing department was the only one who could help me, although they have been extremely unhelpful for the past 10 weeks.
Chegg sells the book I sent them for 162.99 used. Speculation, as it appears from complaints by other consumers, this is a common occurrence for them to find various reasons to not return the books to students and refuse pay. Considering the nature of issue and the fact that this book was flagged as potentially counterfeit knowing that I have discussed with them that my book came from my university It wouldn't be unreasonable for someone involved in the decision making process regarding what's potentially counterfeit and what's not, to speak with customers who have deep concern regarding a product they've had in their possession for almost three months. However, they "can't" tell me why, and they expect customers to just wait forever until they get back to them, if they do. I was never assured that the publisher would reach out to me. According to their billing department, the publisher "may" request my information.
I could see how consumers would eventually cut this as a loss and forfeit efforts against a company who is habitually ignoring their responses and not pursue any action over a 50.00 book, when that in itself can be a costly process. My book in particular was one of my more expensive books and I was quoted for $80.42 dollars. It was no surprise to me to find that they resell this product used for $162.99. Students are not exactly rolling in income, and many of us have probably sold their books because they needed the extra cash, usually to buy textbooks for an upcoming term or semester. Chegg is engaging in unfair practices and are not providing their customers even a remotely acceptable service.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
When I ordered an NCLEX (nursing board) test prep book from them I was told it would come with a CD. I the book without a CD. I called the company and although I gave them my name, my address, my email address, my phone number and their order number they could not find me in the system. I read the order number printed on my receipt to the representative several times and they still could not find my information from this. Diamond, the customer service representative, did not try to resolve my issue and then wanted all of my credit card information. What a scam!!! She would not help and she would not let me talk to a manager. Stuck with a useless manual!!! Will never buy from them again!
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
I have been a long time member of Chegg and this is the first time they decided to ** me over. I had a 60 minute balance on my tutor account and when I made a post that would be a length of 60 minutes (My Balance) they charged me $23 to do 2 simple questions. My entire balance was gone in addition to the $23 charge that they gave me. When I reached out to them, they said that I only had 30 minutes in my balance. Don't deceive your customers just to make a profit. This should be illegal due to the deceit that they have caused.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2018
I intended to order some textbooks for my daughter but during the process of attempting to check out, I began to enter the university address, (which includes my daughter's name, university address, name of her house, room#) like most universities, I discover that there was not enough space to enter everything. I called Cheggs customer service and spoke to someone called TEQUILA. After explaining the situation to TEQUILA, she began asking the most comical questions. "Are you sure you are on the right page, is that your daughter's school address, did you put the address in the right place," etc, etc. She then told me, "I don't think that UPS will accept that long address, because they have made some changes and won't accept long addresses anymore".
I wanted to tell her "that's BS", but instead I calmly explained to her that I use UPS very frequently to ship things, including texts from Barnes & Nobles, Amazon, etc, to my daughter, and many times, including the past couple of weeks, using UPS. She then told me, "Well Ma'am, it must be something that you are doing wrong". She then had me go through the steps of entering the shipping address again, so I humored her and did so. When the space did not magically expand to accept my daughter's complete address, TEQUILA became very defensive. She also was very critical of my ability to enter a simple address, and very defiant and RUDE, when I asked to speak to a supervisor, (btw, supervisors do not take calls at Chegg, they only return calls) according to TEQUILA anyways.
I waited on the phone for quite a while, during which time, TEQUILA frequently and quite loudly coughed in my ear, muttered rude things when the line should have been on hold & muted, laughed, I assumed with colleagues, about the situation while I listened, and a number of unnecessary and very immature audible actions. TEQUILA, I doubt that you will think to read a review about yourself through this media, but just in case you come across this at some point in the future, I hope that you will have reached a point where you have acquired some additional customer service skills, because at the moment you are doing a disservice to the company you work for. Remember 78% of consumer have bailed on an intended purchase because of a poor customer service experience, just like I did today, by taking my business someplace else. Wishing you the best for the future. CHEGG TAKE NOTICE. Suggestion: Customer Service 101 class.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2018
I mailed them books to sell back in December. I knew it would take up 10 business days to get the money I would receive back. After a week and a half passed from 10th business day I reached out to the company. I was told that "there's holiday's in between so you have to count those, it should be there tomorrow". Well duh, I did count the holidays but okay whatever, I can wait one more day. Well three days pass and still no check in my mailbox. I sent an email and got no response. I call the next day and they tell me "oh, there's a note in the system that says there's a delay in getting the check out to you. It should go out tomorrow and you'll get the check in 10 business days."
At this point I am furious. No one thought to send me an email updating me on what's been going on? It's been almost a month and half and I have no money...they got their products but I have nothing to show for it. This is a horrible way to do business. I will never be selling any more books to the company. Luckily, my life did not depend on this check otherwise I would've been dead.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2018
I googled solutions to a math textbook and the first link was a Chegg link. I clicked and it said I need to subscribe. I subscribed and paid the 15$ fee. Turns out that there was no solutions for that textbook. I wanted a refund and called the helpline. The person had me on hold for 20 minutes, picked up and didnt say anything then proceeded to hang up on me. Every time I call I am on hold for 20 minutes and no one answers. This is disgusting customer service.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2018
I have used Chegg numerous times during my undergraduate and graduate career. I used to rent textbooks from Chegg, and more recently, tried to sell back some of the textbooks I have purchased because Chegg quotes offered reasonable buy-back prices above other companies; however, over the past 9 months, I have experienced two situations I am extremely unhappy with.
In May, I sold several textbooks, which I received checks for with the exception of one. I called customer service and they told me that my brand new book was in “poor” condition, so I requested that it gets sent back to me. I received a book back, but it was a completely different book altogether. I called customer service once again and they requested I send them back the wrong book so they can put an order in to send the correct book back. I sent them back the book I had, but I never received MY book back. I called customer service again and it was determined that my book was “lost”, so I requested that they either find me the book I sent them, or give me the quoted money. They gave me the money that was quoted to me for my book after going back and forth for months. I am extremely upset by this, but I figured it was a freak accident, so I decided to give the company the benefit of the doubt and sell something again.
I recently sold two of my textbooks, both are in mint condition as I purchased them brand-new, hardly marking them, and only using them for one semester. I was quoted to receive $45.75 for one of the textbooks and the other textbook I was quoted $73.31, but it was marked as “poor condition” (a brand-new book I bought for $138.00). I called customer service and requested them to send me back the book since I received an e-mail indicated they were going to “recycle” the book or “donate” the book. Three and a half weeks have gone by since my initial quotes, and I have not received the accepted check or my other book back.
I have sent the company 12 brand-new or in good-condition books over the past 9 months, which I have lost a lot of money on, and this company cannot provide me with the fair quoted amounts, but rather make-up excuses as to why they are keeping my books. I talked with someone in customer service and they told me, “We are not supposed to tell customers this, but if we have too much of a book in stock, it gets marked as poor condition. If you had a bad experience with us before you should have sold your books to Amazon or something”. It is pretty sad to me when someone who works for the company bluntly tells me not to use the company they work for.
The definition of fraud states, “a wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain”. This company IS the definition of fraud. I have wasted so much time on this company and I am beyond tired of dealing with this. The customers this company is working for are students who hardly have any money as it is, and this company has committed fraudulent acts that prevent us from receiving fair money back. I never write complaints like this by I am beyond my limits of patience with this company, which is too bad because I enjoyed using this company when it was fair. I take very good care of my books because I respect education and learning, so this is an insult to me for them to be marked as "poor condition" on several accounts. The company should pay me back full price for the two books I sold them due to the amount of stress and time I have wasted dealing with these experiences.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018
I've ordered textbooks for school from Chegg for the past two years - usually with no issues. Until recently. They shipped someone else's order to my door (with my address on the outside, someone else's address and order number on the packing slip on the inside). Their only solution to this issue is to send me another copy of a book that I've stated I don't want anymore, I've requested a refund and they've refused to give it to me.
I got ahold of them last night when I discovered the issue & the rep was incredibly unhelpful, rude, and flat out told me they were closing "right now" and couldn't do anything else to help me aside from issue me another copy of the book. Now I have two copies of the same book floating around in the Postal Service that I don't want, I've spent three hours on hold today alone trying to get in touch with these people during every available free moment during my day. Nobody answers, hold times ranging from ten minutes to forty-five. This is ridiculous, so ridiculous that I bought the book on campus instead since classes started yesterday and I needed the text. At this point, I just want my $147.00 back and to never deal with this horrible company again. Do not give them your business!
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018
When I first heard about Chegg, I thought about it the way you're probably thinking about it: it was a friendly, much needed hub where college students could purchase textbooks that normally cost hundreds upon hundreds of dollars for an unbelievably discounted price. Firstly, let me tell you, there are ways to get your college textbooks for cheap. Amazon is my number one suggestion as they saved me when I figured out what Chegg really was (and my checkout price was cheaper than it was on Chegg). A professor of mine talked about Chegg as if we weren't supposed to hear about it; as if it was a private club that you could only enter by invite only. She wouldn't talk about it until kids brought it up, at which point in time she raved about its incredibility. So, naturally, I sought it out. I rented my music appreciation book through Chegg, used it throughout the course, returned it, and was more than happy with their service.
Then, however, I transferred schools and was in need of more textbooks--four more this time. I went to Chegg, and found that their website was down. Alright, it happens. No site is perfect. I waited two days, figuring they'd have resolved any issues by this time. But, alas, no. Chegg was still down. I decided to do some research and see if this is something that happens to Chegg often; what I found was staggering. I understand if your site goes down once every few months or even once a month. Lots of people use Chegg. However, there are reports on "down detector" that have Chegg registered as "down" on and off for as far back as October of last year--and that's only as far back as I refreshed. This is unacceptable. If your site is "the best kept secret of college success", you'd better live up to that. You'd better smack Amazon in prices and you certainly should be "down" pretty much never.
Finally, after one more day (today), it was back up and running. At last. My books were still in my cart, and I moved to check out quickly as I desperately needed my books--classes had already started and I was depending on Chegg. I clicked "checkout" and was prompted to purchase some kind of subscription before paying. (As if I was in any mood to give them money for totally letting me down). I clicked "No, thanks", and proceeded with checkout, only to be redirected to Chegg's home page. Okay, this happens, maybe it's just my browser. I clicked "checkout" to enter the same process and reach the same end. I tried this at least ten more times (the last two of which I rebooted my computer for) all to no achieve no success. I was absolutely livid.
I needed Chegg and they'd abandoned me. Finally, I decided to utilize Amazon and at least see what the damage would be if I ordered my books from them. I speak the truth when I say that my final price was twelve dollars less on Amazon than it was on Chegg--and I even purchased an additional book. I now fully intend to use Amazon for all my college textbook needs as I learned the hard way that it's number one for a reason. If you managed to make it to the end of this, I'll leave you with this: when you have the opportunity to buy from "the best kept secret of college success", save yourself the frustration and disappointment and just use Amazon.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2017
Sold a used copy of book to them for $44. They sent email stating they will recycle book as it was in poor condition. The book was free of highlights and writing and the binding was full intact and cover in good condition. Cannot believe they said it was in poor condition, and I believe they will resell it and just not pay me for it.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
The homework solutions are correct approximately 70% of the time, which means it provides a decent means to check your answers for the more difficult problems you encounter in your homework. The problem with the service, however, is that it is set up in a way so that when you are done with the sites services you are unable to deactivate your account or remove your credit card information without going through several lines of customer service providers. This shady model was used in full by Chegg to attempt to drain additional income out of my account after I had used the service for several months, finished my courses and canceled my subscription.
This occurred by a Chegg employee logging into my account, signing up for tutoring and querying multiple people to charge me over $100.00 for this service (One that I had never used), a month after my subscription ran out. If it wasn't for the emails I received with tutor responses I never would have even known. In the end I had to go through my credit card company to revoke these charges. Also, Aux cover now has also billed me for a service I do not use, as well as a service dog and the charges began as soon as Chegg began charging me for additional falsified payments, so I am worried that Chegg has also given out my card information to other sites. Seriously, stay away from this site, it is entirely untrustworthy and you very well may end up having to deactivate whatever card you put on the site.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2017
I sold six books to Chegg, which at first seemed like it'd be a painless interaction, however has proven to be anything but. They sent me money for three of my books, however they said that the other three were in poor condition. The precalculus book I sent was quoted the highest and was brand new, they marked it as being in poor condition and stated that it would be recycled. I called customer service, she asked for my email and then without having me explain my situation told me that it would be mailed back.
She stated that sometimes books that are sent in just don't fit the needs for what they're selling, but if that was the case then why put anyone through the trouble of scanning each book for a quote and then giving a quote for a book you have no use/need for? When I asked why the website stated it would be recycled she said, "no they'll send it back." According to other reviews, it doesn't sound like they usually do send them back unless it is at your expense. It seems as though this system was not thought through, it is not customer friendly, and I would not sell books through Chegg again. It truly feels like you're being scammed.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017
Although Chegg does offer a valuable service; the student should be aware that reading the fine print is considered part of becoming a responsible adult. Chegg requires a credit card to be inputted in order to "TRY IT NOW". This card will be placed on an automatic payment until it is canceled by the user. After being charged for several months, I caught the charge on my credit card statement and called Chegg. They were initially hesitant to offer more than one month of refund, but eventually agreed to three. I was told that if a student was only planning on using this service for one month, to sign up and then immediately cancel. This would allow service for a month without incurring additional charges. I would have rated this 2.5 stars if I was able to, because I was not totally dissatisfied with Chegg, but not entirely satisfied with the clarity of their service and charges. Again, they do offer a valuable service, but maybe need to tweak the system a bit.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017
Would not recommend to any students. I was told go ahead and purchase hundreds of dollars in books because due date could be changed free of charge (I am enrolled in 12-week postgraduate courses), therefore ordered books four weeks ago and now they are due in two days. Chegg is doing me a "courtesy" by extending my books for one month and wants me to re-purchase them... Why would I have even purchased the books at full price knowing I would have to return them in four weeks? Rented and purchased books for a year but will not be returning after this disaster. Don't believe a word they tell you. You would think they would give me my sixty days so I could at least complete my semester, now I have to fight to try and get a refund... Best bet is not to involve yourself with their business.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2017
Bought a single $15 book from Chegg and somehow they have been billing my account $16 every single month since then which I just realized. I logged on and now see that they generously gave me a free month of online services and then have charged me each month since then. I would NEVER do any business with a company like this again and would suggest you look elsewhere also.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2017
I used Chegg for the first time this semester around early September 2017. I went on and I rented two books and everything seemed normal. They took the money out of my account immediately. I went on purchasing other things for school from other stores. Towards the end of the week I saw that I was withdrawn 80 dollars in my account. I went to see and it said that chegg charged me that day for the books. I was confused since I remember them charging me that same day I made the book purchases so I was confused as to why they charged me again. I just figured it was a mistake I had made since I could not find the original charge in my statement. I just let it be.
I recently used the website again to order a book this time I had order the book and returned it the same day since I didn't need it. They took the money out that same day. I returned it and they said that the money would be in my account in up to 5 business days. They gave me the money back in 4 days just to take it away again the next day. I don't understand why. I called my bank. They tried to call chegg but their lines are only open during banking hours. It's so ridiculous. I am once again withdrawn and I have no one to answer my questions. I'm NEVER using chegg again.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2017
My book never worked. I called customer service several times and they made me download different browsers. That didn't work. They wouldn't refund me because I refused to download Firefox. So I paid 40 dollars for a book I never got and some terrible customer service.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017
I have sold back TONS of books over the years... Chegg happened to come in as the highest price this time. Sent in my book that was essentially brand new! Received an e-mail approx two weeks later that the book was in poor condition and they will recycle it. UM, NO!!!! You are not going to "recycle" my book. The website states:
"From time to time, books that students send us don't match the books on the buyback order - sometimes the condition is not as good as represented, in other cases it's simply not the same book. In those cases, we cannot process the buyback payment but instead we will hold the book for 14 days in our warehouse. You may contact us within this time to have the book returned to you at your expense. If you do not contact us, Chegg will treat this as an abandoned book and may donate it, recycle it or liquidate it." WHICH THEY DO NOT LET YOU KNOW BY EMAIL. I find it ironic that their offer price was so high, and now they won't pay me. SCAM. SCAM. SCAM! Never again, all other sites will simply return your book if it is not a match or "poor" condition. Now, I have to go through hoops to get this book back!
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017
The eReader is so incredibly slow to load regardless of internet connection. Solutions to many of the problems of my textbook are not available. Would NOT recommend. Also, since the new layout of the eReader, the textbook is more difficult to use.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2017
Questions you can ask from experts are limited-only 20 questions per month. And also, sometimes if your problem has long solution, you don’t receive answer. I wouldn't tell Chegg is useless, but there are plenty of other educational sites with the same price of Chegg you may benefit from which has less restriction, and are more advantageous and helpful than Chegg. Doesn`t deserve 15$ per month.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2017
I sold two law school books to Chegg. My contracts book has very little highlighting as only the rule in some cases is highlighted (I wish I had been so lucky to receive it that way). The cover had very minimal wear and all in all it was in great condition. I waited for two weeks before reaching out to Chegg via Twitter. Someone looked into my account and let me know that the contracts book was not in the condition they wanted. No big deal but I requested to have it sent back rather than donated to Chegg. They sent the book back with extensive damage and stickers that cannot be removed. I have not received an answer nor any money about the property book I sent and my account show the book is "in transit" despite the customer service rep telling me the book was received and checked in 3 weeks ago.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017
I got a quote on a barely used (five weeks) textbook that I got this summer. I was trying to sell it back to Chegg to get some money about $65. I never got a confirmation email that it shipped so I contacted them. They said it wasn't up to their standards. I'm having them send it back to me. And selling it elsewhere. I didn't turn any pages or had any highlighting or underlining. I used it for FIVE WEEKS. Waste of time. Do not sell books to them.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2017
After ordering books and paying $146.77 I had an additional charge hit for $112.54. They charged me again for 2 books that were already included in the $146.77. And then proceeded to say that I need to wait 5 business days for a refund. Not cool!
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2017
Multiple issues... I sold books to them and the USPS tracking indicated that they were received on 8/23, however, their site says they are still in transit. Contacting customer service, I received the runaround and they sent a request to their warehouse to check them in. I'm still waiting. The original estimated payment date was 8/26 now they are saying to wait until 9/11. Also, I rented a book and want to now purchase it and the site is not working properly and no one has been able to help resolve this. I've been contacting them over two weeks. VERY POOR customer service.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2017
*SCAM* TAKE CELL PHOTOS OF BOOKS BEFORE MAILING TO THEM - I mail 5 "like new" conditioned books for buyback. None of the books had writing or any highlighting. Cover and spine in "like new" condition. Chegg received the books and never updated their website tracking information. So, I telephoned customer service after a week from when the books arrived. Customer Service was terrible, they just read from their website and written policy. After waiting 4 weeks and still no payment, I telephoned again and was told that 2 of my books were in poor condition - yet they could not tell me what "poor condition" meant regarding the 2 books.
I never received any emails from Chegg telling me what was wrong with my books nor when I would get paid. Chegg claims they will mail back the 2 poor conditioned books. I believe that Chegg does not want to honor the price that they quote and lies about the condition of the books so that they do not have to pay what they quoted. Chegg is very shady, and will not be doing business with them again.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2017
After the site charged me for a purchase of an ebook, this site would not allow me access to the book. I had to purchase it through another site. They do not have an online system to make a complaint, their customer service is only open during banking hours. Epic fail. Never again.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2017
I ordered a book from Chegg that I needed ASAP for an animal Behavior class that dealt mostly on the book. I am, just like every other student, paying for my classes. Because I needed this book quickly and I'm losing money by not doing as well as I can in the class, I paid for 1 day shipping. Not only did I NOT receive this 1 day shipping but after I emailed them demanding they fix this problem or give me a full refund, they responded saying they would not respond to my emails because it was not on their suggested questions or actions on their customer service page.
I do not like speaking on the phone, I will get too angry. But I do have their phone number. If you check their website, nowhere on it does it talk about how to DIRECTLY talk to a representative or contact them. Not to mention, the contact us page that had nothing to do with actually contacting them is all the email kept referring me to. So I will be giving them a call here soon. Do not buy from a Chegg if you can avoid it. They have horrible service.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2017
Sold and sent my books back Aug 17, got UPS tracking saying they were received Aug 21. Called Aug 24 because hadn't heard about payment or what they were going to pay. Was told to give it until Aug 28 so they had time to check condition. Called back Aug 28 was told they were checked in and that I should have payment of what was quoted in 2-4 business days. Still hadn't heard from them, called back Aug 30 and was told the books were marked in poor condition and that I wouldn't receive payment and that I couldn't talk to a supervisor.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2017
I ordered a book for my daughter, the day the teacher told her what to order. She needed it by Friday. It was supposed to arrive on Friday (2 day w/ free shipping), but I just checked and it will not be here until Monday. She will get a 0 on Monday because it did not arrive on time. When I called Chegg, a young man informed me that there was nothing that could be done, because of the free shipping. I was willing to pay whatever I could to get it here by Friday. I guess I need to stick with Amazon. Amazon will go above and beyond to make sure you get what you need, even if it's overnighting something. Chegg... nothing. STICK WITH AMAZON!
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2017
I just want to tell Chegg how much I appreciate them!!!! Ever since I started college a year ago, this website has helped me find books I need and rentals are affordable. Everytime I order a new book they send me gifts in the box!!! Red Bulls, coupons, laundry detergent... small things that I SO APPRECIATE!!!! Chegg is the best!!!!
Reviewed July 19, 2017
I sold college books to Chegg. It took a few weeks to get a check and it was not for the full amount. When I called the rep admitted it was an error on their part. I waited over a month and no check. I called and was on hold for more than 30 minutes only to be told that they had not processed anything. Still waiting on check.
Reviewed July 16, 2017
I used quite often when I was in college. It was a cost effective alternative to buying my books. Also, they almost always had the books I needed in stock. I liked the fact that I could rent books for different lengths of time, since I took a lot of intersession classes throughout the year. Other perks: free gifts (usually red bull), discount codes, free shipping and so on.
Reviewed July 12, 2017
I bought a subscription to the Chegg Study service. I wanted to make sure that during my course, my homework explored the whole spectrum of the questions I was assigned. This book that I speak of asks very loaded questions with many parts to them. So with Chegg Study is advertises 'Textbook Solutions' which led me to believe that these were the answers in the back of the book for like a 'Teacher's edition'. Well, I learned on the first chapter I used the service on that these were not textbook answers and almost seem like they were written by other college students who did not read the material. After having read the chapter already, I was willing to help Chegg with Chapters (The first 11 chapters of 16) knowing that the help was eventually going to get better. In my opinion, it actually did the opposite.
The further I go into this book, the more unsubstantiated the answers are becoming to the point that I am doing more work proving why the answers are wrong to Chegg (with page numbers and figures/diagrams that blatantly disagree with the answer Chegg gives). I've been fair by trudging through this far into the book, to see if the help gets better and it hasn't. I'll also consider trying Chegg Study with another book with the same attitude that I had going into this book. Overall I am dissatisfied because I thought I was getting one thing and I got something else. The only reason that this is getting more than 1 star is because with the wrong answers. It gave me more incentive to go from knowing that an answer was wrong to exactly why it was wrong down to the sentence.
Reviewed June 20, 2017
I was charged well after I'd returned the books. Woke up to find my checking account $310 in the hole. Look into Chegg and find that several people had been billed up to 5 times even after they'd turned their books in. Contacted customer service, was largely ignored and fed canned answers. Wouldn't recommend this service to anyone.
Reviewed June 13, 2017
I ordered the textbooks I need from the Chegg website, then it's shipped to me in 2 days, and includes the return shipping label I needed to send it back when I was done. I like that I'm not required to buy a $300 textbook that I only need for 1 semester. I didn't find this until my 2nd semester unfortunately, otherwise I could have saved a lot of money that I spent on textbooks. Chegg was a great value for the money compared to purchasing a book I'd only use for a short period of time. I'd suggest more advertising, though, like on TV.
Reviewed June 13, 2017
They have the best prices with great service that is second to none. Also they seem to have all the books that I need and can get them ordered if they don't. I really love their customer service as well.
Reviewed June 13, 2017
Chegg.com offer tutoring and solutions help for questions. Their homework help is easy to access and the tutoring is around the clock. Also, their textbook rentals have the solutions for it for a monthly subscription. But some of the books are priced not much lower than a book you can purchase. Their prices are seemingly dynamic. I also don't like how some of the books that would be really helpful with a solutions guide actually does not have a solutions guide. Nevertheless, their process is completely easy and simple. You pay shipping for one way and they email you a return label, all you have to do is drop it off to the nearest UPS. Shipping is fair and rental time is more than enough.
Reviewed June 12, 2017
I have been purchasing books from Chegg for years and I have never experienced such foolishness from how their system is set up now. I purchased 3 books on a Friday that totaled to 1 amount which I paid. I was headed to the store on Saturday to grocery shop and like normal people do I checked my account so I can know how much to spend and noticed that my account was in the negative because Chegg took more money out of my account that was not authorized.
Surprisingly they can steal your money out on a Saturday but they are not open on the weekend to discuss why! So unfortunately no grocery shopping for me and my 3 children that I have to feed Chegg! So I patiently waited and called this morning only for a Representative to tell me that when books ship separately they charge more to your account. Huh? I was so confused as to why their website did not specify that if your books ship separately we are going to take more money out of your account to rip off our customers!
Now I have to wait up to 2 business days according to the rep to receive my money back but it only took them 1 day to put my account into the negative! Shoppers beware that Chegg will take more money out of your account that they are authorized to. SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PLENTY OF MONEY IN YOUR ACCOUNT WHEN PURCHASING FROM CHEGG!!!! :((
Reviewed June 12, 2017
Renting was very easy with Chegg. First I requested the book and paid to use it for one semester and the book was sent to me that week. After I finish the semester I can request a return address label for easy shipping back to Chegg. I like Chegg because there is almost always the textbook my university required list. Often times it is less expensive than bookstore on campus! Another great thing is the ability to ask questions and get study help and answers through the Chegg website. However, sometimes the textbook are actually more expensive than they should be so it takes a lot of research to tell if you are actually getting a good deal.
Reviewed June 12, 2017
It's very nice to have the return labels printable and not have to go through the hassle of getting at the post office. I hate people and don't want anything to do with them. The fewer people I have to come into contact with the better. They have much cheaper books than anywhere else, at least for these very specific books which are a scam and an abomination. They are still very expensive and I don't like paying that much for them. And although I recognize that Chegg is not a publishing company they still participate in the travesty that is textbook price gouging.
Reviewed June 11, 2017
Chegg.com saved me a lot of money when I was in college. I rented most of my textbooks from them and only purchased a book when I absolutely had to. The returns were easy and free, making the process that much effortless. To start you go to the Chegg website and search for the book that you need. It lets you search by title, author, or ISBN on the homepage. From there you select your book that you need and checkout, just like buying anything else online. They send you the book and when you return it, you just send it back in any box with the prepaid shipping label that they send with the book. However, there were some times when I could not find a specific textbook that I needed for a class and that was frustrating. That is not to say that the selection is bad, it is just that they do not carry every book that you will need in college.
Reviewed June 11, 2017
I loved the Chegg website, and this probably drew me to the company the most. The website is user-friendly, they have very competitive prices, availability of books that are difficult to find, and promotions. My book was shipped to me in a timely manner, and came in good condition. I mailed the book back at my own expense in order to be sure it returned on time, as I had additional exams close to when the rental period ended. I would appreciate though the opportunity to extend my rental for a period of time for a discounted price. (Example: 2, 4, 6 weeks at a time). I found myself in a crunch to complete licensing that I needed my books for, but only for an additional week.
Reviewed June 10, 2017
I like everything about it! I liked that you could search the exact book with a code in Chegg.com. I also liked being able to choose different features depending on the quality you need. It also helps if you actually have the ISBN number. If you do not, you can search by author or title. It has been my favorite textbook rental website that I have ever used. Actually, it's the only one that I haven't had at least one problem with. Return was very easy, too! I used the box it came in, and just printed off the new return label. And it didn't cost me anything extra.
Reviewed June 10, 2017
Overall Chegg was the vastly superior option in comparison to the listed alternatives in my experience... I liked the flexibility of my options to rent the textbooks at my own timeline and the ease of use in comparison to the larger companies like Amazon or textbooks where I found some confusion in the online selection process and checkout procedures. I felt Chegg was very user-friendly and simply laid out in its website and checkout was of utmost ease... The only drawback was the pricing was a little vague until you complete the final process.Very very good experience.
Reviewed June 9, 2017
Chegg is quick to fix any issues with the book and they almost always have the books that I need. It's also affordable to use Chegg and it's simple to find what I need and the entire process with them is pain-free. But sometimes, the books don't come by the timeline they're promised, the shipping is expensive to expedite and the books are badly worn. There is often writing in them, and some pages have been torn. It’s super easy to send back the book but sometimes the print return label doesn't cooperate as it should, which makes it impossible to send back without spending more money to have the label printed. Chegg should maybe include the return label so it doesn't have to be printed.
Reviewed June 9, 2017
Chegg.com has a pretty decent buy back program where I could return my book and get money back. They also had a pretty decent selection of used books for fairly cheap. I wish though that there were cheaper rental and buying options for low income students. I also wish the online-only and downloadable book prices had been cheaper. Maybe if there was a way to share online books with other students so as to cut down on costs for individual students. So far, it has been fairly easy to find the book you need, buy or rent it and then resell it.
Reviewed June 8, 2017
When I first started college I had no clue how to go about renting a textbook online so I did a search for textbook rentals and Chegg.com is the first company that came up. It was the first one I tried and they had what I needed. So far, everything was amazing. Everything is self explanatory and easy to follow instructions. I would recommend this company to everyone.
Reviewed June 8, 2017
I like that online textbooks are available so one does not have to go to a store to get the book nor do they have to lug heavy books around. E-books also make studying easier and they have a large variety of different textbooks available to rent so it is easy to find the one you need. But there should be better interface to read the book once it has been rented, i.e. something more akin to a Kindle app where one can easily read the textbook and search its contents. This would be better instead of just reading the rented book through their website or just downloading the book as a plain file. The site also made it a bit difficult to find the exact book I was looking for, i.e. the edition of the book I needed as there were so many different versions of each book available and the titles were not entirely clear as to which is which. Also wish that one could search books by ISBN more readily and get better search results when doing so.
Reviewed June 7, 2017
I'd price compare about six sites, then log in, select the book with a reasonable condition, pay, return the book after my term was over or a little later, and often get a coupon upon return for my next visit, which was handy and usually covered the taxes. Prices were good and Iiked buy back options for books I did purchase. However, the shipping was pricey. A lot of times the book was cheapest but had the most expensive shipping so I'd end up going with multiple companies to get all the best deals. It would be nice if there was price matching. Nonetheless, it was easy to send back and I liked how they didn't charge me if it came back a little late.
Reviewed June 7, 2017
With Chegg, I locate the textbook I need by entering the ISBN, title or author's name and I can then view the rental price, or the price to buy the book. I then select the number of days I want to rent the book for. I can return the book if I drop or change classes within 3 weeks. The books are so much cheaper than buying; there are some textbooks I want to keep for reference, and some I will never look at again. Sometimes the book offered thru my school is not exactly the same as the one I receive from Chegg. But it could possibly be user error when selecting the book from Chegg. It does cause issues with assignments if the correct version isn't selected.
Reviewed June 6, 2017
The time it took to receive the books was a proper time and the condition of the book wasn't bad. However, Chegg.com should always have an option of having a book overnighted and the website could describe maybe how many users used the book. They shouldn't sell books with missing pages and should categorize them better. Organize by years and maybe even classes... Make sample words you can input of class you're taking. Also, the process of renting and returning the books should give you at least half your money back if you return the book back in good condition or give you credit towards another one.
Reviewed June 6, 2017
Chegg does a fine job in what they do as a company. One of the dopest. They care a lot about for the customer aka me and I am thankful for that. Also, I like that when you rent a book they also include a little free tide pods pack in the package for your business. But it would be nice if we didn't have to pay for the online answers service once we are already a repeat customer at Chegg. They know what they are doing. Let them do what they do.
Reviewed June 6, 2017
You go on Chegg's website and create an account using an email and a card. Then you search for the specific book you need and then you purchase it and they send it to you. It's a fairly simple process. I liked how Chegg had textbook solutions to go along with the problems asked in the book. They also have an option of selling back your textbooks. They also have options for looking up problems on their website and an expert in the subject will answer the question for you. For textbook rentals, the biggest issue is how expensive they are.
Reviewed June 5, 2017
Chegg.com has fair prices and many different textbooks to choose from. They are easy to use and it is easy to look for the book you need. You are also able to extend the time you need the book for and they send you samples with each order. Chegg.com is a fair and easy company to use for textbook rentals and their site works so well. It is a fast easy checkout, like any online shopping website and returning is easy. You print a prepaid slip out and tape it on the box they give you to send back and just drop it off at the post office.
Reviewed June 5, 2017
I went to the Chegg website and I searched by ISBN. There are a wide variety of options. I reviewed the available listings based on price and quality and came to a decision. I paid online then I received and used the book. I returned the book with the provided barcode. Chegg is affordable and the shipping is easy. But it would be ideal if there were photos included in listings, keeping in mind that I have not used the service in several years. It would also be nice to be able to receive some sort of refund or discount/credit if the book is returned early.
Reviewed June 5, 2017
Renting is a very simple process and they give you a list of instructions to follow so there is no confusion. If I do have an issue, they answer all the questions I have and it's not hard to handle. I love how Chegg.com always include an additional item to your packages. They have amazing customer service and the packages are hardly ever damaged when they arrive. They also make sure nothing is damaged inside. They are a great company. The only problem I have is slightly superficial, but sometimes when the package arrives, there's damages or the tape is slightly torn off.
Reviewed June 4, 2017
The process of renting is simple and it involves searching for your book, and then a simple checkout process where you put in your information and where you want it to be delivered. I like that they offer the most reasonable prices and that their website directly compares what other textbooks might cost at other places. You also get your books really fast compared to other places. However, some of their policies could be improved on, for example, if your book is destroyed then you have no obligation to send it back. This is a policy.
Reviewed June 4, 2017
I went to the site and it alerted me to search via ESBN, topic, title, and author. After fiber the text I could select which edition of the book I wanted, if I wanted a digital copy, ebook, CD, paperback or hardback portions as well as the rental term. I like the options to rent new or used books, CDs ebooks and digital books, how it shows your books related to the topic and course and to select a term for the rental. Some of the prices are outrageous, the return shipping prices, how they can't find all the books and/or editions, and the fact that you have to buy cd keys separately. But I've enjoyed Chegg, it's saved me a lot of money.
Reviewed June 3, 2017
I find the book I need to rent and choose how long I want to rent it for. Then they ship it to me and send me an electronic return label I can print when it is time to return it. When the time comes, I sign into my account, print the label and take the book to a shipping location to return. I like how affordable their rentals are, the variety of book quality, and how quickly they ship. I also like the ebook feature they have that allows me to save space and the hassle of shipping. They do also show you if it would be more affordable to buy the book outright instead of rent so you know all your options up front. I wish they had more of a variety of how long you can rent for with different price gradients. Sometimes my college semester lasts longer than they're willing to rent out the book and the extension fees to keep the book longer can be a bit outrageous so I often had to make do without the book early on.
Reviewed June 3, 2017
Chegg's web design was clean, concise and easy to navigate, plenty of books offered, reasonable prices, felt transaction was safe, book came quickly and was in excellent condition. I go online and search for the exact textbook that I am interested in renting, then it lists the books based on age and price. I select the one that I am interested in and simply add it to my cart and I can shop for as many books as I want and then proceed to checkout. I can also sell books through the same method.
Reviewed June 2, 2017
I was able to deal with them through their website. They had a wide variety of textual materials available. I was able to choose from both online and physical books. They have a number of payment options and I was able to select the one that was right for me in my circumstances. I browsed through the categories and selected the appropriate text. I paid with my MasterCard debit and received access to the text in digital form. Returning it was not necessary, the book just became unavailable when the rental had expired. The entire experience from start to finish took only a few minutes. However, I would recommend that they use several options for time frames because not all schools use a standard period for courses. In my case I had to extend the rental because the period of rental did not match up with the time frame I needed the text. Then the second rental was in excess of the time frame I needed to keep the text.
Reviewed June 2, 2017
In Chegg.com, it is easy to find the book with the edition needed when you have the book code. Otherwise, it'll be difficult and going by author or title can at times take you on an extended search. But you are also able to put the school, class and teacher which helps some with the search. Just make sure you have the book code to make the transition a lot simpler. They have both rental and purchase options and saves a lot of time and money having it shipped directly to you. They give you a good amount of time to return the rental if you drop the class and an additional 2 weeks after the class completes. They also include the return box with postage paid. Overall, I found it easier than having to go to the school bookstore.
Reviewed June 2, 2017
I like the availability of the books they have and the rental options. The customer service is great, and I love the little surprises included in each rental! The books ship quickly and are in good shape. I also like how it is quick and easy to order! To rent a book, you go online on the website and search by ISBN and choose the length of time you want to rent. You also have the option to buy most of the textbooks. Then, add it to your shopping cart. Input your payment and shipping information and then make your order. When you are ready to return it, you print off the shipping label and drop it off at UPS. The only negative opinion I have about Chegg is shipping prices. I would like if books could be shipped and sent back for free. Renting the books is already costly, so free shipping would be a nice addition.
Reviewed June 1, 2017
They are quick to send out items. I never got it later than I expected. Also, I liked how they send with a box I can just for return as well as how they sometimes put a small sample of the products they are supporting. They are clear to give the instruction and information regarding rental. I liked how they sent out the email after they received the stuff I returned. Even so, it'd be nice to have the middle of semester reminder for rental return so that I could plan ahead and prepare. Also, it would be helpful to have a more clear way to know how refundable return happens.
Reviewed June 1, 2017
This company in my personal opinion is the one stop shop for any student when it comes to renting a textbook when you need it. The process of renting a textbook was very easy to do once you located the textbook and took very little time to complete at all. Returning the book was even easier as all you had to do was send it back and they let you know once it was received and made sure to ask if you needed any other textbooks at that time. They also have a customer service chat center to help you if needed the whole way throughout the process from finding the textbook to renting it. I was pleased with their service and selection throughout the process of getting the textbook materials needed for my courses.
Reviewed June 1, 2017
Chegg is very cheap and easy to return to. I was able to find almost every book I had looked for and it almost always had the best selection and prices. I ordered any required textbooks online and they always came in fast. I shipped them back at the post office within a week of the class ending and I never had to pay anything extra in damages. However, the user interface is old and outdated, and it was sometimes tougher to search than other sites. Other sites made it easy to compare, while Chegg only gave a few options.
Reviewed May 31, 2017
Chegg.com makes things much easier than other companies. I like that they offer online tutoring and it will also give you an amount to sell your old textbooks. I am a huge fan. This company goes far and beyond what is expected or thought about. They help me by looking up my classes and helping me find what I need at the lowest price. They are helping me daily. However I wish they offered more free options and online books more so.
Reviewed May 31, 2017
I particularly like the fact that there were a PDF version and CD version of books rented from Chegg.com, which makes it much more convenient to utilize and digest. The process of renting was done online and the process of returning books involves the school offering to handle the process for students and others who decide to rent the books. I couldn't keep the book though, which was a bit of a bummer but not a big deal. It's overall pretty decent.
Reviewed May 31, 2017
A lot of people I know have used Chegg so I trust the company. I could find what I wanted fast. Website has a nice interface and also easy to use. However, all textbook companies are asking for way too much for what students get out of it. Right from the get go it seemed far too expensive and there's no way rented textbooks should cost as much as they do. Seemed excessive and Chegg needs to lower prices. But the experience was alright on the whole. I got what I needed quickly and was pretty painless.
Reviewed May 30, 2017
I think that the rental company is up to par with modern day technology. Renting is done by making an order with a credit or debit card. There isn't a need to return the ebook. It automatically expires on its own. Usually, I had time remaining after the course was complete. I also like the interactivity with Chegg. I use ebooks because they include complete access to all part of the book. This includes extras to help one better understand what he or she is reading. However, I do believe price is sometimes too high for students, but prices are rising elsewhere so adjustments should be made.
Reviewed May 30, 2017
I like that you have different options when it comes to textbooks from Chegg.com. You have the option to purchase use or new textbook from this company. Then when you find the book that you would like to rent, you have the option to rent it for a month to a whole semester which can be three months. Once the rental period is over the company will provide you with a shipping label that you have to print out and attach to the package. The best part is that you can ship the books back in the same box you received the books in. They make everything easy for you to rented or purchase textbooks and they have the best customer service center so if you have a problem you will always have someone there to assist you. Reliable, dependable and affordable.
Reviewed May 30, 2017
It's easy to order and return books at Chegg. The ability to just drop off at UPS mailbox store after printing label to return. However, I think some of the rental prices are a bit high. Some of the books are cheaper to buy than it is to rent. So I suggest checking the price and if it's similar then I would buy the book and sell it back. They need to fix the rental price and should have a semester subscription. When renting make sure you double check your address. I made that mistake and couldn't fix it and had to wait for a refund then reorder.
Reviewed May 30, 2017
The features I appreciate with Chegg are the simplicity of searching for and renting books. You search for a book, then choose the correct book. You choose the rental option and it asks you sign in if you have an account or create one. After this, you choose for how long you need the book, enter a payment option and it sends you an email confirming your order and when the book is due.
Reviewed May 29, 2017
I liked the price, saved me tons rather than purchasing full price. Also like the ability to rent a book for the duration of the course and that I could order online. I found the title online, paid and the book was shipped. I used and returned it and I also received email reminders regarding shipping and returning the book. I also liked the fact that shipping for the return of the book was included. However, some of the textbooks I rented were previous versions of the same author but they seemed to work. They should keep in stock the most current version.
Reviewed May 29, 2017
Chegg.com was much more affordable than the campus bookstore, and the rental period was longer, so I didn't have to worry about returning the book in the madness of finals week. Faster shipping would be helpful, but overall it was an easy process and the company was great and easy to work with. I selected the books that I needed, and I ordered them with no problems. It took four or so days to ship, which was longer than Amazon, and it was about a week after that it arrived. The return process was a breeze though.
Reviewed May 29, 2017
This company is one of the best companies that I have found for renting textbooks. The process of renting a book is super quick, easy, and cheap. Returning the book is just as easy. They provide you with the box and shipping label and all you have to do is drop it off. They also include samples of products with every Chegg order which is good when you want to try something out without buying the product. This company makes everything so easy and accessible for their customers. Even when you decide that you do not need the book they allow you to return the book within a couple days and refund all the money. This company is one of my most favorite to use.
Reviewed May 28, 2017
I used Chegg at the recommendation of my daughter when I went back to school for my master's after decades in the workforce. The process was simple. The website was good. The website was Attractive and Easy to navigate. Most of my books were there. They were easy to find. The info on books needed for each class was accurate. I liked that you could extend the loan or purchase the books if you wanted. The purchase price was affordable. Shipped directly to my home. My books arrived in plenty of time for my classes. The return process was easy though I did choose to keep some of the texts for reference.
It was annoying to get so many emails after I graduated and no longer needed the service. Otherwise it was a good experience. I highly recommend checking them out. It is worth the time. Customer service is helpful too. Takes the stress out of buying textbooks. Give them a try. Choose the books you need. Choose rental period or purchase if you prefer. Pay online. Books are delivered to your door. You will be pleased.
Reviewed May 28, 2017
I loved being able to find a large variety of textbooks and the editions that I needed. Renting the textbook is easy and the online platform allows you to find exactly what you're looking for down to the edition you need! The book comes right to you for half the price of buying the book and returning the book is done by mail and is flexible. I think the whole process is very easy and that everyone should do it. But I wish there were local drop off points so that I could bring them back in person as opposed to having to ship back via mail. Aside from that there's nothing that I would change about the website and Chegg! It saved me so much money over the four years of college! I didn't find out about Chegg until my sophomore year and I wish I had found out about it earlier.
Reviewed May 27, 2017
Chegg study is great and very helpful as a student. It helps you break down the information in your textbook and helps you study topics for classes. Like having a personal tutor. However, the layout of the website itself feels complicated and not all that user friendly. If you aren't signed in, you get basically no information and can't do anything. The search tool isn't great and your search has to be very specific in order to find what you're looking for. Aside from that, you find the book you're looking for in the search option and choose between rent or buy. If you rent, the book is sent to you in the mail. There is also a twenty one day satisfaction guarantee that allows you risk free returns if you aren't happy with your book for any reason. Once you're done, you send the book back using the label they provide for you.
Reviewed May 27, 2017
Chegg is usually the first place I go to when I need to rent books and what I like about ordering through them is the convenience and low prices. They also always seem to carry whichever book it is that I am looking for. And then, renting and returning the books is a very simple process and I have never had any issues. First you log onto your account and then browse the books till you find what you need. Once it is ordered you are given a set date to return the book. The package comes with a return shipping envelope. When it is time to return I simply go to UPS and ship it back. They also send out emails that are helpful and enjoyable to read. I have entered some of their scholarship contests as well.
Reviewed May 26, 2017
Chegg is a very great and wonderful rental company. They are the number one rental company for books that I would refer to people. I would recommend them to just about any college student who needs a great place to rent books from that is on a very tight budget and need a great, reliable, hassle free site to use! Their prices are very affordable and they have very good customer service. And returning the books to Chegg is a very simple and easy process. They make it stress free which is what you would want as a college student. Also renting the books is just as simple and easy. I have not yet found a better website for renting and buying books! My experience was so great and I just overall really love the company itself.
Reviewed May 26, 2017
I like Chegg.com's competitive prices, and it's a lot easier to find the specific books you need, which can be difficult on the other websites. It's a lot more trustworthy than other websites too. I searched for, selected, and paid to rent my book online. Then within about a week or so, it arrived as a standard package in the mail via USPS. It was a standard price for shipping and it came in the shape described. After my rental period was over, I simply mailed the book back using the shopping information provided. It is convenient and cost-effective, but their selection is somewhat more limited than sites like Amazon, and often the books you need are out of stock or unavailable. I would like them to improve upon the selection a bit more.
Reviewed May 26, 2017
It's a very easy website to use. I love this site. If I was still in school I would be buying and renting more textbooks from this website. I used this site the whole 2 years and 5 semesters that I've been in school. It's simple and very inexpensive they don't sell out. It's easy fast simple and they always have everything you need and want for school. They provide everything as far as shipping labels and the return policy is easy and fast. And they make sure to help you with any problems questions or concerns that may come along throughout the renting process.
Reviewed May 25, 2017
I like that it is accessible to everyone. They have a wide selection of books you need. The website is easy to use and the books are in great condition. The renting process is easy and the prices are good, comparable to Amazon's renting options. You look for the book you need, select and rent it for the amount of time needed. After that you get a receipt and wait for an online notification that the book has arrived to them on time. It comes in the allotted time too and easy to return through the mail. It is a great site and I like to recommend this site to colleagues of mine because they save a lot of money.
Reviewed May 25, 2017
They are very likely to have the books that you would need. I love the entire website. It is easily searchable. There is easy book look up and you select the book that you need. You can rent the book for the entire semester you will need it and they send you a prepaid sticker to send the book back easily. The customer service is friendly and Chegg will also the highest sell back rates on the books that you have to buy. However, there are times that the book is unavailable so you would have to use a different website that would have the book needed.
Reviewed May 24, 2017
Able to search by ISBN numbers and title. Able to sell and get tutored as well. Sends in a reasonable amount of time. When finished they give you a paid shipping label to send the book back. Also, easy to compare prices, cheap, efficient. I like that they send coupons with the books ordered and receipts are clearly written. However, cheaper books would be nice, wider selection, more books with ebook codes, and maybe better customer service - it's hard to get ahold of them.
Reviewed May 24, 2017
I liked everything about Chegg. They made it easy to rent textbooks. You can't beat renting textbooks at a discount price off of brand new books at the book store. I also liked that they offered a wide selection of books. You search on their website for the book you need. You can search by title or isn number. Sometimes you will have a few options to choose from. Add the book to your cart, and checkout when you're ready. The checkout process was also a breeze and delivery was on point. The textbook should arrive at your doorstep within 2 weeks. Returning them was simple as well.
Reviewed May 23, 2017
Beginning March 2016, I was billed twice by Chegg, Inc. Without any success, I tried to solve my issue either via phone or chat. However, the customer service provided by Chegg is not able to solve issues like mine, moreover they are not able to put you in line to speak with the upper level of Chegg.
Reviewed May 23, 2017
I like how you get more than just the book. Chegg gives you the whole experience as well as a discount on their other services which includes school help and textbook answers. I ordered the textbook online and it was delivered before the date it was supposed to arrive. I was allowed to use it for the whole of the semester but had to pay for any damages. I wish that the whole membership came with the book. If I could get the answers in my books without paying extra so I could check my work, that'd be wonderful. It would make my experience so much better.
Reviewed May 23, 2017
I like the wide range of book that they have and their products are affordable. I also like how they have a service for help with homework. They are looking to make the experience of college simpler. It is easy to afford and I don't need to keep that books I use for one semester. With Chegg, the process of renting and returning a book was no real hassle at all. I had to find the book I needed then select the period I wanted to rent it for. Then to return it I had to ship it back at a UPS store. If there was something about Chegg that I would improve, it would be to have more books available for rental. Overall, worth the cost.
Reviewed May 22, 2017
The features that I like about Chegg is how convenient and super easy it is to find and rent the book. I search for the book, pay with a credit/debit card, then it gets shipped to my house in a short amount of time. It's so easy to return it as well. Upon returning, I print out the return label and bring it to the UPS store and it's shipped for free. Plus, 99 percent of the time Chegg's prices are lower than Amazon and my bookstore at my school. The only feature that I do not like about Chegg is that they kind of push the tutoring on you. They try to sell it to you even after you tell them you are not interested. I would think that once you push the no button once that they would not ask you anymore if you still want it.
Reviewed May 22, 2017
Chegg.com has good deals, lots of books, quick delivery. I like how easy it is to navigate the website. It's always easy to search for the books that I need, and the prices are usually reasonable. I like how the date of delivery is usually pretty accurate. Sometimes, though, the books can be very expensive. Other services are cheaper sometimes, but I stick to Chegg for familiarity. I usually get books in good condition, but one came with an excessive amount of highlighting and it was quite disappointing. Also, getting books was easy, but the due date was immediately after finals and felt rushed. I wish I could choose a return date that matched my school schedule. Not all schools have the same semester dates, so more rental time options would be nice.
Reviewed May 21, 2017
I love Chegg because it's less expensive. I got my books at a cheaper price than I would somewhere else. I usually waste about 150 dollars for books when that's just the price of one. It's really an easy way to rent books and to return them as well. I've returned my book multiple times because of getting the wrong edition but when I send them back is usually really easy. I just print the label and drop it off at the local UPS and I get informed from both UPS and Chegg. However, I've paid for all my books together and the shipping is free, but when I mess up in my order and end up returning my book and ordering another, the shipping cost is really expensive for just that one book.
Reviewed May 20, 2017
I initially shopped around for textbook rentals, but ultimately made Chegg my go-to because of their competitive prices. After selecting my book on the website, I was able to select for how long I needed to rent the book. I was able to pay for the rental easily, and the shipping to and from was very easy and expedient. I received all of my rentals in a timely manner and Chegg received all of my returns. I also appreciated that the books I rented were not bottom of the barrel quality; i.e., beat up, marked up, halfway destroyed. They were gently used texts, and I appreciated that. I loved Chegg!
Reviewed May 19, 2017
I like the fact that you can browse all the options of books that Chegg has and how you can buy either used books or new books. There is a wide variety of prices that you can choose from and you can return them if there is something wrong with the book. They are a great company that is well known and trusted and a lot of students use it to buy their books for a cheaper price. You choose the book that you need and the time that you will be needing it and it tells you there how much they will charge and for something was to happen to the book then they charge you more.
Reviewed May 18, 2017
There are many features I like about it. I love that fact that it explains so many different things to me in so many different ways to break down my understanding to things. I really enjoy learning and reading new things and to better understand things also. However, I read this one textbook that I checked out of ecampus and it wasn't very good and I did not find very helpful at all. It didn't include the key elements to make me understand the concept of what I was reading. I spent a lot of time trying to understand the meaning of what I was reading but still couldn't grasp the concept like I thought I would have. I ended up taking it back the next day and getting another textbook to help me better understand things. But my overall experience with Chegg.com was a great one!
Reviewed May 17, 2017
They provide the best service as a rental book company. They have a wide variety of books for everyone to use and I have easy access to research materials. The books are also well taken care of and are up to date. There are no missing pages on the books, as well. The overall process of renting at Chegg is very easy, fast and you wouldn't worry about anything. I like how easy it is to access their books online and physically. I prefer doing it online so when I go to the physical location, the book that I will be renting is already ready. I can save time. They also make sure I have what I need and I understand everything and provide me with relevant information on renting the book. It’s also very easy to return books. They as well remind me of the fees if ever I can’t return the book in time. Renting with them is also affordable and they're very helpful to those students who can’t afford to buy new books for classes.
Reviewed May 16, 2017
I love being able to rent a book rather than buying it. When you buy the book sometimes you cannot sell it back because it is no longer needed. With Chegg I can rent a book and have no worries on returning it plus I save. Shipping needs to be improved though. It does take a bit for the books to reach you, but you usually have enough time to order prior to the quarter. But the process with them is so easy that as a person who was using Chegg for the first time I was able to do it without any help and I was able to do my studies. Thanks to Chegg.
Reviewed May 15, 2017
I trust the company, it has a good reputation and I am more likely to use a reputable company. They offer all of the features I would look for in a company selling/renting textbooks. They usually have good rental prices. I also like to sell my used textbooks to them. They have a easy to use website as well. You put in the ISBN code to look up the book. All you have to do is make sure it is the correct edition and then you pay to rent the book. They always end up giving you a return date a week or two after your classes would normally end. And returning the book is really easy. You get a prepaid posting label and you can send it back in the same packaging to make things easier.
Reviewed May 15, 2017
Chegg allows you to rent your textbooks for more than half the cost and then if you need to extend the time you have the book it costs a few extra dollars but is still less than the book price. I go online when I have determined all of my classes and order the textbooks. They come in the mail. Then when I am ready to return them, I pack them back up in the same box and take it to the USPS. They also have tutors and textbook solutions you can purchase. The source is pretty reliable and quite good because of all the services and things they provide. But sometimes the condition of the book isn't good or if you try to sell a book they do not give you a sufficient amount considering how much you paid for it and the quality of the book.
Reviewed May 15, 2017
Chegg is one of the top places college students should be getting their books. The prices are the lowest of any other reliable website most of the time. It's easy to navigate the website and find the books/materials you need. Also there is a feature called Chegg solutions that allows you to check your work when doing your homework assignments. But I would probably improve on the affordable part of Chegg solutions. I have only heard of this through a friend who could afford to buy it, but I could not. So if I could afford it, I would definitely be using it.
The process of renting and returning a book is super simple and shipping is fast. When renting, you can always know how long you have until you have to return the book because your account on Chegg will say so. Then when you want to return it, simply print out a free return label from your account, box it up and ship it with the carrier they tell you to.
Reviewed May 14, 2017
I'm glad I used Chegg. My book was available and the process was easy, helpful and efficient. I would recommend renting rather than buying in some cases as the depreciation is so high on college textbooks.
Reviewed May 14, 2017
My experience with Chegg.com was very enjoyable. It was very easy to use. I didn't have any issues with receiving or returning books. My books came promptly and always in great condition. Customer service was always attentive and ready to help if I ever had any trouble. If anything I would say to increase the subjects. Also, the amount of books and the types of books could be very limited. Overall I normally have a great experience and I would use them again and tell a friend.
Reviewed May 13, 2017
Their process was simple. I went to their website and registered, that only took a few minutes. Then I selected the books I needed and the length of time I needed them. They give you a chance to extend the rental time for exams and other things. I liked the fact that when it was time for my books to go back they extended my time with no additional charge. That was very nice of them and I really liked that. The only thing I disliked about the program was some of the books I really needed were not available at the time that I needed them so I had to resort to going to my school bookstore where I had to pay more.
Reviewed May 13, 2017
I liked Chegg because they made it easy to compare prices. Also they pay for your shipping, return label, and even provide a box for you to use to ship the book back to them. You put in your info to rent your book, they send it to you with a return label and a box, you use the box it came in to send it back before the rental due date.
Reviewed May 12, 2017
I love that shipping is fast (usually around 3-5 days at the most). It is honestly a lot cheaper than the purchasing books at the university bookstore. Especially for a biology major like me. I actually love Chegg! It is a fantastic rental book company. Although sometimes their books can actually be a lot more than the price at the bookstore. That should definitely change. This is why I really only rent from Chegg and never buy. Returning a book is very simple. You just put the book into a box and ship it back to Chegg. It ships very quick and you don't have to pay to ship it back.
Reviewed May 11, 2017
Amazing experience, great quality books for reasonable price. I tried Chegg once and have stuck with them since. Good customer service, very nice and helpful. Can be expensive but the customer support outweighs the cost. They sent me the wrong book one time but they corrected it very fast and gave me a coupon for the future. Very easy rental and return. At any part of the process you can contact customer service and they are more than willing to help you. I have received refunds on late fees because they are very flexible and willing to work with their customers.
Reviewed May 10, 2017
I went online and looked for the book on SlugBooks. It was listed for cheap on Chegg's, and so I went there and I got the textbook. I never had to return it so that was good. I would like Chegg's to include all my textbooks because then I would not have to pay as much. I also wish the Math textbooks would have the codes in them. That would be more convenient than going to the bookstore and paying hundreds of dollars for one. Usually my school's bookstore sells the books for expensive prices, but Chegg's sells them cheap. It helps because I want to save money on my textbooks, since I already have trouble paying for school.
Reviewed May 8, 2017
They make searching for, and renting the textbooks you need a super easy process with modern technical features. Prices are very affordable for a student's budget. I used Chegg.com a lot over the course of my education. When other sites didn't have what I needed, I could usually find it here on this website. All you have to do is sign up for an account first. Then you use their database search feature to look for the textbook that you need. And you add it to your cart much like any other shopping site. Last you pay and wait for the book to arrive.
Reviewed May 7, 2017
Chegg offers really low prices on most textbooks that you cannot find anywhere else. They also offer a super easy and cheap way to rent books. I have never had to worry about my books coming in too late or any type of problems. They are a top of the line company that is extremely innovative for today's college students looking for a cheaper option for textbooks instead of buying them outright. The only thing that I don't like is that the fees for returning them late are kind of outrageous. I feel like they should be lower because we are college students looking for a cheaper offer. But other than that, I have never had a problem with them and I will continue usage because of the easy and quick access to textbook rentals. When going to find which books you need, it is super easy. They have a wide variety so you never have to worry about your books not being there. Returning is just as simple and easy as long as you return them on time.
Reviewed May 6, 2017
Our daughter used the service more than a year ago and we are still getting charged. Having talked to them I think they are used to bad feedback. Our only advice is not to use them. You will save money, time and trouble.
Reviewed May 6, 2017
It was easy to get access to rented textbook via Chegg.com and even get notes written by my classmates there as well. Very convenient as most of the textbooks used by professors are available on Chegg.com. Perhaps Chegg could lower the cost of textbook rentals or perhaps provide chapter by chapter rental. Since some professors only use part of a textbook or even a few chapters, it would be useful if Chegg.com provide an option to rent out chapters rather than the whole book. Also, Chegg could work with major universities to give students bundle discounts. The books I rented we're mostly ebooks. I did rent a hard copy of the book that was sent to me via post but it caused too much hassle as I had to pay my own return shipping cost that was not covered by Chegg. Maybe Chegg could provide a shipping label for users so we don't have to pay the return shipping fee.
Reviewed May 5, 2017
It is very very inexpensive and easy to navigate the website... they always have the literature and materials that I must have for the semester and when I'm done I can just return it with no problem. ;) It is really fairly priced so I have no complaints. Delivery was usually on time for classes starting depending on myself and my ability to place the order on time. I searched a few websites for the books I needed and I chose the website that had the best options I wanted... it was either buying a cheap used book and hoping I can get a fraction of that cost when in return the book or paying an even smaller price already knowing I'm probably going to return the book anyways... the choice was easy! So the book comes in the mail... use it for class without damaging it in any way and then mailing it back after finals.
Reviewed May 4, 2017
Chegg is convenient. I have always had a great experience with this company. They are dependable & easy to use. They include the return label & you can use the same box to make the returns effortless on the renters part. They also remind you when the books are due which is helpful because it's busy at the end of the semester & it's easy to forget. However, they don't seem to carry some of the newer stuff or most recent edition. I am in a specific program in the medical setting & they did not have any of my books this semester because they are new editions & they are unique to our profession. It was kind of a disappointment.
Also, I think it would be helpful if they offer some deals or acknowledge returning users by rewarding them with discounts. Chegg used to be cheaper but now it is pretty comparable to other online book renters, what makes them different now? If they offered more discounts or rewards that made customers stay loyal, that might be helpful. College is expensive & students have less & less money to spend on books due to other expenses. Maybe they could offer a scholarship or an option similar to that in order to help students purchase their books. The sad truth is, most students won't even get the book for their class because they cannot afford it & their grades suffer from that.
Reviewed May 3, 2017
Chegg usually has the book I am looking for. One time I sought help on Twitter and they responded right away so their customer service is fast, convenient and good. Every time I rent or buy a book, it works for me. Their shipping is fast and I usually rent the book because the pricing is more competitive and affordable and even more important I know I can unload the book when I’m done with it. I keep the box it came in. Chegg emails me when it's time to return. Then I print out the prepaid shipping label and I can drop off the book at my local UPS which is fast and easy.
Reviewed May 2, 2017
The book from Chegg was the cheapest one from all other sites I looked at. I got an ebook so I could start reading right away and Chegg offered me a free trial of help. While ebooks are usually always cheaper here the physical copies of a book usually are the same price so to skip the shipment fee I usually just go to the book store on campus. Since I had purchased I didn't have to do anything to return it. After the last day it just became automatically unavailable to me. It gave me way over the time I needed so after I was done with the use I could just leave it out of my mind and focus on other things.
Reviewed May 1, 2017
The features I love the most about textbook rental companies are that the prices are definitely cheaper and home delivery is always wonderful. They have free return labels and not being stuck with the books long term after the courses are over. College is already a lot of money as is and the textbooks shouldn't be added on as well. My biggest gripe would be books that already have a lot of highlighting within them or that are ripped. In the end you get what you pay and you do have the option of getting a better but the money is obviously more.
The process is relatively easy. The first thing I do is I look up the IBS and number. Then I price compare between the options. I click whichever one I work. If I have Amazon Prime I get the 2-day shipping and have it delivered to the house. Around the due date term I'll get an email to remind me to return it as well as a prepaid label that I can print out. If I need to extend my rental I always have that option for a little bit more money. When it's time to return I just put it in a package seal, put on the prepaid label and send it back.
Reviewed April 30, 2017
It's easy to rent and to return. It saves money by renting book that you will never use again. Good experience with company. The process was pretty easy. Select the book and get it shipped. But try to keep the same box to make it easier to send back. But some books are not available. And the return time is really short but it forces you to get it back right when the semester ends so you don't forget about it but it seems like a rush.
Reviewed April 21, 2017
This company is a joke. First finding their phone number don't look on their site. They know if you find it they'll get an angry call so they've buried it on their site. It's faster just to google. Once you do call you know how they encourage you to contact them? Twitter. Now I know our current President is a big fan of this method but from a company that charges a hefty yearly membership should have a phone line they aren't afraid to advertise.
Secondly they assume how many books you need for your classes and if you use too many guess what? LOCKED OUT! Second time in two months this happened to me takes them a week to fix this and they don't tell you why it's taking them this long when you just told them you're the only person on the account. They don't even email you ahead of time asking "are you using all these books" because that would take time and effort. Instead they lock you and out and just let you deal with it. As far as actually calling them though all that's ever done is frustrate me more. I have never heard a support center that was such a joke of the word support. If you can avoid paying the membership to these bloodsuckers share someone's account. I hope these guys get it together or just go under already.
Reviewed April 20, 2017
Chegg.com is the worst. I signed up for a free 4 week trial and canceled at 4 weeks. They continued to charge me $14.95 a month for 3 YEARS!! I soon found out (I don't receive the bank statements) and called to request a refund. Ann the representative would not let me speak to a supervisor. She kept telling me that the best she could do is to refund me one month. I repeated that I wanted to speak to a supervisor. She told me they stepped away from the desk. I told her I would wait.
A supervisor then got on the phone and his name was Frank. My husband got on the phone and Frank told my husband that the best they could do was to refund me 3 months. I repeated to them that we never used their services and that we just want our money back. Ann the first representative and Frank the manager were so rude and uncooperative. We even went to request that we would split the difference with them. They said no. DO NOT USE this company for college textbook rentals or study. They ARE A SCAM! THEY ARE DISHONEST AND UNFAIR.
Reviewed April 20, 2017
If there is -5 star I would not be hesitate to give it to them. The website operators are really fraudulent. First with creating your account, they would not tell you that what you have paid is just for useless services that includes books' solutions that not 100% accurate and not all the questions are solved. Second, their very expensive prices, and eventually after paying $130 you can have one questions out of 7 group of questions is not solved and 3 are solved in wrong way using wrong formula to get an answer that 95% near to what it should be.
Third, the support team they just see you as $$$, not anything else. After am done with every tutor, when I try to rate him or write him a review about his performance, the system didn't allow me to rate if I would rank negatively. But if I would rate positively it was allowed. PLUS you can get a tutor who is rated very good but when you ask him about some doubts you got about his explanation but he ignoring you or talking to you like he doesn't want you to ask. That website is just made for earning money, ignoring the value that can be added by their customers to their business if they got them really satisfied.
Reviewed March 21, 2017
I used this website for searching an answer and it required me to have a membership. Monthly. I thought is OK, I don't want to waste my time to find the answer. So I choose subscribe! IT IS A BIG MISTAKE! I have been charged for more than half year over 180AU and I didn't have an renew notice! I haven't visited again through that page since last year August! STUPID WEBSITE. One more funny story, when I searched on historical payment receipt, I only come out one recent payment!!!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2017
One night I was desperately looking for help on problems from my data mining class. Chegg advertised 30 minutes of free tutoring, so I made an account. The tutors either couldn't help me or wanted me to schedule an hours-long session for another day. Oh well, so I signed off. Then, I saw a $15 bank charge for that day. I assumed that I had gone over the 30 minutes and I was billed by the minute. But a week later, I was charged another $15 and, another $15 charge is currently processing. All the information I had seen indicated that Chegg tutoring charged by the minute, yet I had automatically been subscribed to weekly review sessions! $15 a week for 30 minutes of tutoring. I was being charged for time that I never even used. So angry.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2017
This is an unethical site. They are specifically targeting poor students during exams and employ tutors from countries on site and pay them less than 3 $$ for 2 hours work per question. This is far below the mandated Minimum wage in the US. It is clear they make a great deal of money this way and they are contributing to the lowering of educational standards by allowing students to copy plagiarized answers from sites which have information which is then passed on the students on smartphones during proctored exams.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2017
I had to buy several textbooks and the prices/shipping on Chegg was unbeatable. Only one of the textbooks was cheaper on Amazon, and overall its pricing was weird (the hardcover was cheaper than the paperback, and the price jumped over the last couple of days). For one of the textbooks, the ebook was about half of the price of the paperback. I was considering getting it instead, but didn't want to risk having a bad ebook and no access to the real thing. I'm really glad I didn't depend on it, because I've been taking a look at the courtesy ebook they give you and it's terrible!
Keep in mind that this is for a bit of a different type of textbook (a collection of poetry and pictures) but there is absolutely no table of contents. Not a single one. There are marked chapters in the *text* but not according to the Chegg system! I can't imagine trying to navigate this on a late night when I had to get my reading done efficiently or quickly. Since it's a book of poems, you'd be jumping around it. Since the page numbers are rather inaccurate as well, this would mean a LOT of scrolling to find the right spot. All in all, make sure you check out your textbook right away if you get one. The Chegg return policy is very time-based, so if you wait too long it's going to be too late. If it's a textbook that you don't end up using until the middle of the semester, and find out that it's worthless... then you're fresh out of luck.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2017
The customer service for Chegg is beyond AWFUL. I called once in the fall when I was looking to rent a textbook for my son and the representative I spoke with was completely unhelpful and unprofessional. We ended up renting from there anyway and I'm sorry we did. I had signed up for a trial of their tutoring, didn't realize I had to cancel after 4 weeks and until today I didn't realize I was being charged monthly. I called and got another unprofessional representative. She said she'd try to refund the current charge but couldn't do anything about the other two so I asked to speak to a manager. After being on hold for five minutes, she came back stating there was no manager available (really?!) and they would have to call me back (I'm holding my breath). I'd rather pay a few extra bucks and use a better company with customer service reps that actually help the customer.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2016
50% of answers are AT LEAST partially incorrect. When comment on the answer and say, "Hey this is wrong, can you fix it?" - No response. You are not reimbursed for questions that are wrong or incompletely answered. I have to post the same question 5 times to narrow down the correct answer.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2016
The chegg e-textbook is incredibly restrictive in terms of finding content. The search function makes me scream and thus has already wasted countless hours in finding specific material within chapters. I'm done with chegg permanently only in part of this. Using control+f doesn't work, and most of the time when you manually use the find function, the function can't pick up on the characters. When I reload the page, it picks up on new characters I was searching for, and can't find other characters it found previously... This benefit is why I use e-textbooks and has rendered cheggs books absolutely USELESS for me.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2016
I applied last week to be a tutor for Chegg. I have been a psychology professor for 25 years and just retired, so I am looking for a little extra income. They said they would get back to me by November 6th. On November 7th I received an email asking for a 2nd form of verification. This is after I'd already sent them a copy of my BS and MA diplomas. I sent a follow-up email asking them to tell me specifically what they wanted. No response. I called customer service. After having to do a web search because they don't list the number on their site, and the rep said that she would give me the phone number to the hiring department because this "department isn't mines." Wow! A tutoring company and their reps can't even speak properly. I don't want to be affiliated with a company that has these poor reviews and can't get their act together. I've withdrawn my application. What a joke! Clearly they're out to scam students out of their money.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016
Chegg.com is stupid. I asked Stephanie ** a question about English and she said she would report my account for asking for free help. I then tried to communicate with the support people to clear this up and it said account deactivated. DO NOT USE CHEGG.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016
For a site that's pretty much dedicated students, you'd think they'd understand that students don't have much money. But they choose to overcharge and underpay for everything instead. Tutoring services are horrible and the textbook solutions are worse. Also, you're better off selling your textbooks on eBay or Craigslist.
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