Show r I u i n a a 1 i 3 w a s. s I tt t Hf ii v I r p 7 7 Y 4 4 n A s c 4 IEk dry v d dIEk f 5 t t. t s y r O. O 1 f s j. j r V 0 U u m C i. i c L a 0 L to Right David Sand Jake Jahe Garn Russell Long Martha McDonald CAVEAT EMPTOR EMPTOR- a let the buyer beware By Lila By-Lila Lila Bosch There have been several complaints complaints complaints com com- plaints concerning the bookstore These complaints range from the low supply of books to the returning of unused books In an interview with Mr Means bookstore director he revealed that the reason why some books were out of stock was because of the unexpected rise in student registration Before each quarter begins every teacher is given a requisition form to fill out listing all the books required to teach their classes and how many books are needed These forms are then signed by both the teacher and the department head and returned to the bookstore tobe to tobe tobe be ordered The books have to be ordered about 6 to 8 weeks in advance to arrive on time So if there happens to be a shortage then there will usually be at least a week 3 wait To order a larger supply other than requisitioned could end up as a financial loss to the college If the books are not sold then they will have to be shipped back to the publisher atthe at atthe atthe the bookstores bookstore's expense or sit in storage until the class is offered again Putting the books in storage storage storage stor stor- age could be costly too if in case that particular class discontinues usage of the book or a newer edition comes out Another complaint questioned the wrapping of the books in cellophane thus making it impossible impossible impossible im im- possible for anyone to examine the contents of the books before buying them The main reason for wrapping the books is to protect them from getting dirty or damaged in any way Another reason is that if the books are not sold then they must be returned to the publisher in tiptop shape or ori i- i x 4 y Mr Means the publisher will consider then them used books and not accept them for return The bookstore tries to have one book unwrapped and available for examination before purchasing ing a copy If there is not a book that is unwrapped and you would like to look through a copy of it then ask someone from the bookstore bookstore bookstore book book- store about it and they will unwrap a copy for you Another question was about the price of books Well not much can be done about that because the prices are already set by the publishers before they arrive at But if you purchase a book and it was the wrong book or you simply do not have any use for it then here are a few rules on returning books If you are unsure unsure unsure un un- un- un sure of the book when you buy it DO NOT put your name in it The bookstore cannot refund any money to books that have any marks at all on them Another thing KEEP YOUR RECEIPT The bookstore will not refund your money unless you have your receipt as proof of purchase So remember the books must have no marks at all in them and you must have your receipt If anyone has any questions or complaints concerning the bookstore bookstore bookstore book book- store direct them to Mr Means in the bookstore and he will do his best to help solve these problems |