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1. Textbooks Are the Biggest Saving
A new course textbook can cost a fortune, but the same book from a senior who passed the course costs a fraction. Search your course codes on CampSwap before buying anything new. You can save 40-60% on every textbook, and used copies often come with the notes juniors swear by.
2. Dorm Essentials: Let Seniors Furnish You
Fans, lamps, pillows, mats, storage boxes, and even small furniture are constantly listed by graduating students. These items are usually in good shape and priced to go. Check the dorm and furniture categories in your first week. the best deals disappear fast.
3. Laptops and Phones: Buy Smart, Not New
You do not need the latest model to write assignments and attend online classes. A gently used laptop or phone from a verified student seller can save you hundreds of thousands of naira. Look for verified sellers, read the description carefully, and always inspect the device in person before confirming payment.
4. Clothes, Shoes, and Bags
University students sell clothes they barely wore. a shirt too small, a pair of shoes bought for an event, a bag they replaced. Check the fashion category for affordable pieces that still look great. Streetwear and campus-friendly styles sell for very fair prices.
5. What You Should NOT Buy Used
Skip second-hand for anything related to your health and safety: medications, skincare with opened seals, underwear, and food items. If a power bank or charger looks swollen, cracked, or badly worn, walk away. Also avoid anything where the brand matters for warranty. a brand-new power strip is safer than a used one.
6. How to Inspect Before You Pay
Always meet in a public place on campus and bring a friend. Test electronics. charge the phone, open the laptop, press every key. Check textbooks for missing pages and torn spines. Confirm the item matches the photos and description before you confirm delivery in the app.
7. Use Escrow Every Time
Never pay by direct bank transfer or mobile money. Use CampSwap's escrow system so your money is only released to the seller after you inspect and accept the item. If something is wrong, you can open a dispute before confirming.
8. Negotiate Politely
Most student sellers expect a little negotiation. Offer a fair price slightly below the listing and let them meet you in the middle. A friendly tone goes a long way. and you might get a bundle deal for buying two items from the same seller.
9. Build a Routine
Check CampSwap regularly, especially at the start of each semester when seniors are decluttering. Set alerts for items you need. The students who shop early get the best prices and the best-condition items.
CampSwap Team
Building Nigeria's safest student marketplace. one verified campus at a time.
