Sunday, November 05, 2006
MCC bookstore-conflict of interest?
When the bookstore was outsourced MCC was paid well over $1 million. In addition, MCC receives $200,000 plus a % for a total of between $225,000 and 250,000 annually. Bookstores generally have a high markup, so when all of these factors are added together, the cost of a book at the MCC bookstore is going to be high. Who, then, questions prices? Who do we call when the service is terrible? This administration is busy counting the money. They are not going to do anything unless the community/taxpayer complains and complains loudly. This where you come in. Are you in a position to do anything? Do you know anyone who might take an interest in this situation? Please respond.
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I purchased books for fall classes before the semester started. When classes did begin, there were students that had just gotten their books, or hadn't gotten them yet at all. After everyone got their books we were discussing what we paid for each one. When I got my mine, I paid 85.00 for a new book. The longer someone waited, the more they paid. I talked to one person, on the day that they got theirs, and they paid 125.00 for the exact same book, in the same new condition. How could the price of a book go up 40.00 in two weeks? This amazes me and make me curious. Who exactly sets the prices, and who decides when to charge more?
I purchased the books for my fall classes before the semester started. There were people in my classes that waited until the day before or a couple of days into the semester to get their books. When I got mine, I paid $85.00. Two days into the semester the exact same book, in the same new condition, cost $125.00. How could the price of a book go up $40.00 in two weeks? Who sets the prices and who decides when to raise the prices? I guess those students that have to wait for the next paycheck to get their books just have to pay more than those who can get them early. Is that really fair?
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