This recent post on the NMJ blog about textbook prices brought to mind my missing Norton anthology.
It arrived two weeks ago, after a month and a half of waiting, and after I broke down and bought my copy from the campus bookstore. Thanks to my handy Internet search skills, I was able to find another storefront for my half.com seller based on the return address label, which led me to a 1-800-number. I called it and talked to a woman who said they'd let my half.com claim go through if I wrote return to sender on the package.
I did. And as I wrote, I realized that my textbook had been shipped from England, unwrapped in customs at JFK, and repackaged. My seller let me believe that they were based out of Columbia, Md. Very odd.
After reading this NY Times article I have to wonder if my Norton was cheaper on Half because it is cheaper in England -- its country of origin. Buyer beware, I guess.
Posted by Julie Young at October 23, 2003 04:01 PMfascinating. I'm still leary of buying things on the internet... but I suppose that I'll have to try it if I'm truly concerned about the price of my books (but thanks for the time-frame warning, Julie!).
Posted by: Karissa at October 24, 2003 10:46 AM