You're studying or working in the electrical trades, and you need the residential wiring reference that gets cited in classrooms and on job sites. The problem is that one familiar title-Electrical Wiring Residential-shows up here in four listings with conditions that range from Brand New to Acceptable. The prices don't line up with condition: the two least expensive listings are $60.32, yet one is Good and one is Very Good. The most expensive listing, at $63.09, is the one described as Acceptable. With only $2.77 separating the lowest and highest listed prices, the real decision is not just cost-it's which copy's condition and contents fit how you'll use the book.
Quick Take
The brand-new paperback is the only unused copy in the group and it sits in the middle of the price range. The two least expensive listings are in different conditions, so the Very Good copy is the stronger pick of the two. The most expensive listing is also the roughest, which makes it a specific pick rather than a general one. If you want a clean book for long-term marking, buy the Brand New paperback. If you want a readable study copy, the Very Good MindTap edition is the one to grab.
Listed-Price Comparison
The table below compares the four listings by list price and condition. The bars show relative list price.
| Listing | Listed price | Condition and format | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Wiring Residential Paperback | $61.79 | Brand New paperback | |
| Electrical Wiring Residential (MindTap Course List) - Paperback - GOOD | $60.32 | Good trade paperback | |
| Electrical Wiring Residential (MindTap Course List) - Paperback - VERY GOOD | $60.32 | Very Good trade paperback | |
| Electrical Wiring - Paperback, by Simmons Phil; Mullin - Acceptable n | $63.09 | Acceptable trade paperback |
Decision Matrix
| Your priority | Choose this listing | Why |
|---|---|---|
| An unused copy with its own ISBN | Electrical Wiring Residential Paperback | Brand New condition and the only ISBN 9780357766965 in the group |
| Better condition without paying more | Electrical Wiring Residential (MindTap Course List) - Paperback - VERY GOOD | Same price as the Good copy but described as Very Good |
| A readable copy with the shared used-book ISBN | Electrical Wiring Residential (MindTap Course List) - Paperback - GOOD | Good condition and the same ISBN 9780357366479 as the other used listings |
| The version described as including foldout plans | Electrical Wiring - Paperback, by Simmons Phil; Mullin - Acceptable n | The only listing described with foldout plans |
Product Notes
Electrical Wiring Residential Paperback
If you want a copy that hasn't been through someone else's study sessions, this Brand New paperback is the cleanest option in the group. It is also the only listing with ISBN 9780357766965, so it's the one to choose if that specific ISBN matters for a course or a reference. The trade-off is that the title does not carry the MindTap Course List label that the other three listings share, and the listing is described simply as a paperback rather than a MindTap edition. Priced between the two least expensive copies and the most expensive one, this is the choice for a reader who wants an unused book they can highlight and keep.
Electrical Wiring Residential (MindTap Course List) - Paperback - GOOD
This is one of the two lower-priced listings in the group. It shares the same ISBN 9780357366479 as the other used copies, so the content should match the Very Good edition. The listing notes say the book is in good condition and that textbooks may not include supplemental items such as CDs or access codes. Choose it if you specifically want a copy at the lower end of the price range and you are comfortable with a book that shows some wear. The limitation is that it is the same price as the Very Good copy, so unless only a Good condition copy is available, the Very Good edition is the stronger pick.
Electrical Wiring Residential (MindTap Course List) - Paperback - VERY GOOD
This is the copy to reach for if you want the low price of the Good listing but a better condition. It shares the ISBN 9780357366479 with the other used copies, so you are getting the same title and the same MindTap Course List label. The listing's Very Good condition makes it the cleaner of the two lower-priced options, and it costs the same as the Good copy, so there is no price penalty for the upgrade. The limitation is the same one that applies to the other used MindTap listings: supplemental items like CDs or access codes may not be included. If you are choosing between the two lower-priced copies, this is the one that makes more sense.
Electrical Wiring - Paperback, by Simmons Phil; Mullin - Acceptable n
This listing stands out because it is the only one described as including foldout plans, which can matter if a course or an instructor references them. That is the reason to consider it even though it has the highest list price in the group. The description is blunt about the condition: the item might be beaten up but readable. So you are trading a clean copy for the included plans. The limitation is that the price tops the other three listings while the condition is the worst, so this should be a deliberate choice for a buyer who specifically needs the foldout plans and can accept wear.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
For most readers, the Very Good MindTap Course List copy is the right call: it is in better shape than the Good copy and it matches the other used listings on the title. If you want a brand-new book to keep and mark up, the Brand New paperback is worth the middle price. If you only need a readable copy, the Good listing will do, but try to find the Very Good version first. The Acceptable listing is the special case: it wins for a specific need, but you have to accept the roughest condition and the highest price.
