mlgbug Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 is that what everone does so they can resell the material??? dont you go through SO MUCH INK>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckamy Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 If I order a curriculum that has a consumable workbook, I always order an extra so that I have one when it is time to sell. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 If I have a workbook, I use it. I don't worry about reselling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I used to make copies. I rarely bother nowadays. I just bite the bullet. My time is worth money- not to mention ink costs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 is that what everone does so they can resell the material??? dont you go through SO MUCH INK>>> It's a violation of copyright law to make copies of a workbook (or any other printed matter) unless it is expressly permitted by the publisher (e.g. Evan More materials). In most cases, I imagine it would cost more to print a complete copy of a workbook than to just buy a new one. If someone wants to resell their original workbook (or just reuse it with multiple children), they can have the student write answers on a separate sheet of paper, or use clear page protectors and write with dry erase markers. Cheaper than photocopying the whole thing -- plus it's legal, which photocopying isn't. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I used to make copies. I rarely bother nowadays. I just bite the bullet. My time is worth money- not to mention ink costs too. Yes!! And this too... It's a violation of copyright law to make copies of a workbook (or any other printed matter) unless it is expressly permitted by the publisher (e.g. Evan More materials). In most cases, I imagine it would cost more to print a complete copy of a workbook than to just buy a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlgbug Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 oh i fogot about the clear sheet. i did love that idea so i could use it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 We wrote on paper so another child could use it later. But now I only have my youngest left homeschooling starting next year, so she'll be more likely to write in a workbook now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in the Country Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have never sold anything we've bought. I make copies so my younger children can make use of the same material one day. I don't copy everything though. I don't copy the cheaper workbooks or the ones in full color. And for some workbooks we write the answers out on paper. There are also some things I have copied because I am concerned they will go out of print before my youngest child gets to that level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmomofboys Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Early on I tried the copy thing only so my next son could use the book, but it was not worth the hassle (time, ink, keeping up with the papers, etc) and my ds(s) are so different that I do not always use the same curriculum just because of their learning styles. So, I use the book and then just buy another one if I think it will work for ds #2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 When I have a blank workbook to sell it is either because we never ended up using it or because I used a page protector and had my dd use transparency pens. One time I bought a program with an extra set of workbooks, so I had a complete set of workbooks at the end to sell the program with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I only sell workbooks I haven't EVER used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFClassicalAcademy Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I make copies of some workbooks so that my younger one's can use them (but only if the copyright permits). But for the majority, I don't bother. I also rarely sell anything that I buy. I never know if it will work for another child! But I wouldn't copy with the intent of reselling. Seems wrong. I have purchased used "new" workbooks, where the person selling left sticky notes inside with page numbers to copy, though. Liz in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma2Many66 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have 4 children that will be using our workbooks and it costs me so much time and money to print everything out. I never knew about using clear plastic page protectors and dry erase markers, what a great idea ! Can you tell me where I can find these clear plastic page protectors ? Are the available at any specific stores or do I have to special order them ? Thanks for any help you can give me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) But I wouldn't copy with the intent of reselling. Seems wrong. I have purchased used "new" workbooks, where the person selling left sticky notes inside with page numbers to copy, though. Liz in NC It doesn't just "seem" wrong. It is wrong. It's illegal. Some curriculum allow for reproducing for use within your own family but copying a consumable workbook so you can resell is illegal. I have sold unused workbooks but that's because we didn't actually use them. Heather Edited July 21, 2009 by Heather in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Our dollar store sells a pack of 25 for--a dollar. You can also get them at Michaels or an office supply store (usually a big box). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 ... copying (or using page protectors in) a consumable workbook so you can resell is illegal. There is nothing illegal about using page protectors, or writing the answers on a separate sheet. Photocopying without permission is what's illegal. You can use a workbook (or any other printed matter) however you like, including reselling it, as long as you don't illegally photocopy it. Copyright law protects the publisher's right to restrict others from making unauthorized copies. The First Sale Doctrine gives the buyer the right to do whatever they want with the material (except making copies) after they purchase it, including reselling it. The publisher's right to determine what happens to the book ends when they sell it (hence the "First Sale Doctrine"). Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 If I paid for it, then I want to be able to use it and enjoy it...not worry about saving it for resale or next child. The time and $$for ink for copying is not worth it. Most often, the workbook portion of a curriculum is the cheapest part, so easy to replace for myself or the next user if I sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 There is nothing illegal about using page protectors, or writing the answers on a separate sheet. Photocopying without permission is what's illegal. You can use a workbook (or any other printed matter) however you like, including reselling it, as long as you don't illegally photocopy it. Copyright law protects the publisher's right to restrict others from making unauthorized copies. The First Sale Doctrine gives the buyer the right to do whatever they want with the material (except making copies) after they purchase it, including reselling it. The publisher's right to determine what happens to the book ends when they sell it (hence the "First Sale Doctrine"). Jackie You're right. I made a type-o. That's supposed to say NOT using page protectors. Personally I find it unethical to do it but that's my personal feeling about it and ethical issues and legal ones are not the same thing. I edited my post above. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbhoward Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I make copies of workbook pages but only when it is cheaper for me to run to the local copy store and have them do it then it is to buy multiple workbooks for my children. I do not do it for reselling though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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