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National Association of College Stores
NACS Busts College Store Myths
August 31st, 2008
Recent news reports and commercial promotional releases related to the cost of textbooks sold by college stores perpetuate several inaccuracies that reporters should beware. The myths perpetuated by these generalizations and inaccuracies mislead students and unfairly attack an industry that works hard to ensure all students on their campuses have affordable access to the educational tools they need. MYTH #1: Buying textbooks online is always cheaper. FACT: A recent study by the Florida Office of Program Policy & Analysis and Government Accountability found that students purchasing new college textbooks online saved an average of only $2.15 per item....
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-08-31)
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