[nabs-l] book requests from publishers

[David Andrews]

I don't know about "requiring" but they derive no benefit from a 
transaction for a used book, so from their point of view they 
received nothing.  So, if they require a purchase to release 
electronic files, then yes they can require you to purchase a new 
book.  That is their business and interest after all -- selling new 
books in one form or another.

Dave

At 06:56 PM 10/5/2010, you wrote:
>Hi Dave,
>
>I completely agree with your point about paying for the services provided by
>publishers. My question concerned whether they could require students to buy
>NEW textbooks in order to get electronic files, as opposed to a USED copy of
>a textbook.
>
>Kate
>
>On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 6:05 PM, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
>
> > I don't know what the "legal" stance would be, it may depend on your state
> > law -- but it doesn't seem unreasonable.  You wouldn't go to a restaurant
> > and expect to eat for free.  The publisher should get something for
> > providing you with the files.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> > At 06:36 PM 10/4/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >> Hi List-ers,
> >>
> >> I know this question has probably come up in previous discussions, so
> >> forgive me for resurrecting it.
> >>
> >> Can anyone tell me definitely if publishing companies are allowed to
> >> require
> >> people to buy new versions of books before providing accessible e-files?
> >>
> >> I am a law student who needs books from Aspen and West publishing.
> >>
> >> Thanks, and my apologies again for what I am sure is bringing up a
> >> belabored
> >> issue.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Kathryn CARROLL
> >> St. John's University College of Law 2013
> >> 631-521-3018
> >>
> >
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>Kathryn CARROLL
>St. John's University College of Law 2013
>631-521-3018
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