amselby81 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 What the junk? A new copy only costs $35 on Rainbow Resource Center. The price isn't bad, but I was looking at used copies on amazon and ebay that were running about $20 plus $4 in shipping. I was going to go that route, but I waited. Now the lowest I can find used is on ebay for $36.91 plus $3.50 in shipping. Yeah right! Like I'm going to pay more for a used copy! Why would the price fluctuate like that? Do you think it'll go back down? If not then I'll just buy it new. Even with shipping costs from RRC it's still cheaper, especially if I buy something else with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnaShoo Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I've seen that sort of thing on a lot of stuff. Makes me wonder if the sellers are just looking for suckers (and do they find them?), or if they didn't research the price?:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sctigermom Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I'd keep checking. I bought a used copy off ebay in perfect condition for $22 shipped. I didn't save a ton, but the $13 I saved was $13 more I had for other school items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 It can be that way with any curriculum. really. It's not just FIAR. :) Spring is the beginning of curricula season, and it will be insane by summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amselby81 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Man! I knew I should have bought it last week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovin Learnin Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 A month ago I was shopping on Amazon Marketplace and I put a book in my cart which cost $9.95. I left it in the cart for a few days, and when I came back to it and proceeded to check out the price had jumped to $965! :eek: Needless to say I dumped it out of my cart and then bought it from another seller. You do have to watch closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 It can be that way with any curriculum. really. It's not just FIAR. :) Spring is the beginning of curricula season, and it will be insane by summer. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellalarella Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 You can find deals. Just wait a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker of Schole Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 If you're looking for Volume 1, I'll sell it to you for $20 including shipping. It was only looked through once, so almost brand new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I buy thru Vegsource.com - more reasonable usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 A month ago I was shopping on Amazon Marketplace and I put a book in my cart which cost $9.95. I left it in the cart for a few days, and when I came back to it and proceeded to check out the price had jumped to $965! :eek: Needless to say I dumped it out of my cart and then bought it from another seller. You do have to watch closely. Good thing you saw the price change! :lol: This happens with a lot of books. Especially curricula. It always tickles me to find stuff going for more than it costs new. Sometimes it's an honest mistake (like there is a sale or the price dropped) but sometimes it's so exorbitantly overpriced that I can't imagine who they think is going to buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Good thing you saw the price change! :lol: This happens with a lot of books. Especially curricula. It always tickles me to find stuff going for more than it costs new. Sometimes it's an honest mistake (like there is a sale or the price dropped) but sometimes it's so exorbitantly overpriced that I can't imagine who they think is going to buy it! :iagree: exactly. I always check prices new before buying used. I am not going to buy used for a $1 or $2 less than new. Amazon has free shipping over $25. . . it really needs to be discounted for me to buy used. I am often amazed at the price used books/curricula. It has to save me significantly to be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegirlwhopaintedtrees Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 What the junk? A new copy only costs $35 on Rainbow Resource Center. The price isn't bad, but I was looking at used copies on amazon and ebay that were running about $20 plus $4 in shipping. I was going to go that route, but I waited. Now the lowest I can find used is on ebay for $36.91 plus $3.50 in shipping. Yeah right! Like I'm going to pay more for a used copy! Why would the price fluctuate like that? Do you think it'll go back down? If not then I'll just buy it new. Even with shipping costs from RRC it's still cheaper, especially if I buy something else with it. I have Volumes 1 through 3 and am putting off putting them on the Swap board. If you want them, pm me. $20 ppd each. Or maybe we can agree on a bit less if you want all of them. I also have BFIAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amselby81 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 I have Volumes 1 through 3 and am putting off putting them on the Swap board. If you want them, pm me. $20 ppd each. Or maybe we can agree on a bit less if you want all of them. I also have BFIAR. I really appreciate your offer. :) I've actually had a couple people offer their volume 1. If I decide to get Volume 3, I'll let you know. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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