At this budget you can buy complete book sets rather than single titles, along with better sports equipment — quality racquets, cricket kits, dumbbell sets, skates and entry-level musical instruments. It is the practical budget for equipping a student or starting a new sport.
16 listings
Live listings
16
Lowest asking price
₹250
Typical asking price
₹550
Highest asking price
₹1,000
| Price range | Live listings | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹500 | 8 | |
| ₹500 – ₹1,000 | 8 |
Calculated automatically from 16 live listings on Olditems on 28 Oct 2026. "Typical" is the median asking price. Prices are set by individual sellers — Olditems is a listings platform and does not set, verify or guarantee prices, product condition or any seller’s claims.
A semester or full coaching module, instead of one title at a time.
Guitars and keyboards — check the neck, the frets and what accessories are included.
Verify every piece is present and the straps and padding are intact.
The one item where buying used is not worth the saving.
₹1,000 typically buys a full semester's textbooks or a complete coaching module rather than one book. When comparing sets, check that the editions are consistent and current, that no volume is missing from a multi-part series, and that solution or lab manuals are included. Ask for a photo showing all the spines together — it is the quickest way to verify a set is complete before you travel.
Acoustic guitars, keyboards, ukuleles and basic percussion turn up in this band, and they are a sensible way to start. On a guitar, check the neck for warping by sighting along it from the body, look for cracks around the bridge and soundhole, check the action height at the twelfth fret, and play every fret to listen for buzzing. On keyboards, press every key and test the outputs and the power adapter. Ask whether a case, strap, stand or adapter is included — replacing them adds up quickly.
Test what you can before paying — play the instrument, swing the bat, check the weights. For sets, lay everything out and verify against the list in the ad. Meet in a public place for smaller items, and pay on collection.
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