I was just wondering - saw many posts in Students' market place forum that say "brand new, untouched" selling the textbooks. Does that mean that you can actually go without using the "required" textbooks (or are they just marketing phrases)? For several subjects I have my preferred textbooks other than the assigned ones, and was wondering if I can go without buying some of the books but instead using my own selection of the textbooks?

I know this is not officially accepted, but I just wanted to know the real situation... if the senior students (even the 2nd sem students) can fill me in that would be appreciated. Thanks!