So What Do You Think about the Cost of Textbooks?
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Posted: 8:53 AM Oct 3, 2008
So What Do You Think about the Cost of Textbooks?
West Virginia higher education officials want to know what college students think about the rising cost of textbooks.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia higher education officials want to know what college students think about the rising cost of textbooks.

The Higher Education Policy Commission plans to hold a public hearing on textbook costs Oct. 10 at West Virginia State University in Institute.

Chancellor Brian Nolan says a task force formed by the commission is studying textbook costs. The task force plans to issue a report by January.

Task force co-chairman Nelson Robinson says state law requires colleges and universities to adopt policies aimed at keeping costs down at school bookstores. But Robinson says he believes many institutions are using the bookstores as revenue producers.

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Posted by: Aaron on Oct 6, 2008 at 03:55 PM

To Jason: Again, the MU bookstore does not charge a huge markup; it is only about 35%-36%. That is very small and the store really only covers cost. On a $100 book the bookstore would sell it for $135, or the cost of an employee working less than 5 hours. If you want a big markup look at some of the appliances and entertainment appliances. Sometimes the markup on these is as high as 700%.
Posted by: Kim on Oct 6, 2008 at 02:54 PM

I personally feel that with the cost of a college education...that books should be supplied to each student. It should be included with the tuition.
Posted by: Greg on Oct 6, 2008 at 01:40 PM

I don't understand why more students just don't order their books online and find them selfs the cheapest prices out there? Like seriously, there are search engines dedicated for finding cheap used, new,international editions, and you can even find books to rent! One of the better search engines out there is Bigwords.com. If you haven't seen that site you should really check it out!
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