http://www.recorder.com/news/schools/15216203-95/umass-amazon-reach-textbook-deal
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You do not have many options here
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Not much you can do. I guess be thankful that running a convenience store is less rush oriented, less employees and no more heavy lifting of textbooks.
Blaguszewski said part of the arrangement with Amazon will include a discount on custom edition textbooks, with a smaller mark-up than Follett had charged...Amazon will work with faculty to collect information on required and recommended textbooks and course materials each semester. The company will also work with the UMass libraries and the Online Web-Based Learning program to ensure that professors and students have easy access to low-cost or freely available course materials on campus....Meanwhile, Follett will continue to operate the University Store in the Campus Center, where students can purchase clothing, computers and other products like ramen noodles and socks.