Faline Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I haven't heard or seen anything about it for quite awhile. I know that consignment/thrift stores are probably going to be ok, but what about libraries and used book sellers? Anyone see anything lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Still bad. Here's a news article from this morning about books: San Jose Mercury News. And a commentary from Forbes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 The article in Forbes isn't very encouraging. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I haven't been following this very closely since I'm in Canada. How does this law work? Does it restrict sellers only? Will Americans be able to purchase used books from Canadians? Will Americans be legally permitted to sell used books to non-Americans? I'm not trying to hijack the thread, but I've wondered about this a few times, and didn't want to start a new thread just to find out. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hey, that's an interesting question. I don't know. There are a zillion questions being asked, and very few answers. Perhaps we will all be buying books from Canada this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 "The commission has not addressed whether parents should yank books from their own homes." You've got to be kidding me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 "The commission has not addressed whether parents should yank books from their own homes." You've got to be kidding me!!! :iagree: Like I'd even consider getting rid of our books! Might as well ask me to give up breathing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 :iagree: Like I'd even consider getting rid of our books! Might as well ask me to give up breathing! :iagree: Do we have a holding your breath until your turn blue smiley? ;) No how, no one is touching my personal library. I read that in the article and thought it sounded nutso. Who would even follow that law? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 will they send the fire-fighters to homes looking for books? maybe not, I guess it would have to be a haz-mat team..the lead thing and all.. I cannot believe this example of legislative meddling gone wild.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faline Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Ok, I asked my library about it today, and here is their reply: /QUOTE/This is what has been communicated to us: To all, I just got off the phone with Kristin Murphy from ALA in Washington DC. Good news. At this time we do NOT need to do anything. The ALA has a meeting with the Obama administration tomorrow to specifically address this issue, and it appears preliminarly that this position and opinion from Congress will be re-evaluated and that this was not their intent. So, probably without doing anything we may be ok, and this matter will get resolved in a "common sense" way. If we would need to do anything, sign affidavits, etc., we would be notified again - hopefully that will not be necessary. For now, we are ok and do not need to do anything or contact anyone. Thanks./QUOTE/ I guess this is good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 that this was not their intent. It hasn't changed things yet, though. However, maybe if the president gets involved, things will change. I just cannot believe Congress is digging their heels in this way. Oh, wait. Yes, I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 What is up with this from the Forbes article? The semi-exemption for children's books--which would not extend to maps, birthday invitations, origami paper, homeschooling kits or drawing pads-- What does it mean by "homeschooling kits" I wonder? I'm really concerned with what this law will do to consumer prices on all things used by children even if it does get major reform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagsWife Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) I am not sure what Forbes is meaning, but I know that my Tax return should be deposited into my account on Feb 6th...and I will be ordering the science kits for Elementary Science Zoology 2 and 3 the same day. The family from Creation Sensation is going to have to stop selling the Elementary kits because of this law! It is crazy! What is up with this from the Forbes article? The semi-exemption for children's books--which would not extend to maps, birthday invitations, origami paper, homeschooling kits or drawing pads-- What does it mean by "homeschooling kits" I wonder? I'm really concerned with what this law will do to consumer prices on all things used by children even if it does get major reform. Edited January 27, 2009 by WagsWife typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 How on earth are we supposed to order curriculum over the spring/summer? Could we get a teacher's guide but not the workbook because it would be used by a child under the age of 12? I hope this gets figured out soon, because it's absolutely ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret in GA Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have a friend in the children's apparal industry and he told me this past weekend that the latest news was that Emmanuel had put a stop on all Bush's recent executive orders and somehow they were lumping this in with that in order to give it more time to sort out. I think everyone sees what a total mess it is and that there is no way they can police it, nor ask small companies to be compliant. duh. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have a friend in the children's apparal industry and he told me this past weekend that the latest news was that Emmanuel had put a stop on all Bush's recent executive orders and somehow they were lumping this in with that in order to give it more time to sort out. I think everyone sees what a total mess it is and that there is no way they can police it, nor ask small companies to be compliant. duh. Margaret Maybe I'm clueless, but I don't know who you're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am not sure what Forbes is meaning, but I know that my Tax return should be deposited into my account on Feb 6th...and I will be ordering the science kits for Elementary Science Zoology 2 and 3 the same day. The family from Creation Sensation is going to have to stop selling the Elementary kits because of this law! It is crazy! Yup, I'm getting mine the same day and ordering that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Rahm Emanuel is Obama's chief of staff. ETA: Oops, only one "m" in this Emanuel. Edited January 27, 2009 by jacqui in mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Maybe I'm clueless, but I don't know who you're talking about. Rahm Emanuel is Obama's Chief of Staff http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7702408.stm I'm finding info on some of the executive orders being blocked, but nothing on this specific one--guess in part it depends on whether it falls within the time frame allowable http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a7JJKjWj6lm0&refer=us http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/01/21/obama-faces-hurdles-reversing-bush-regulations/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I have a friend in the children's apparal industry and he told me this past weekend that the latest news was that Emmanuel had put a stop on all Bush's recent executive orders and somehow they were lumping this in with that in order to give it more time to sort out. I think everyone sees what a total mess it is and that there is no way they can police it, nor ask small companies to be compliant. duh. Margaret :confused: But this makes no sense since CPSIA is a law passed by Congress and signed into law by Bush. It was not an executive order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 :confused: But this makes no sense since CPSIA is a law passed by Congress and signed into law by Bush. It was not an executive order. But the President is in charge of enforcing the laws :D Remember all those signing statements Bush filed? basically saying "yeah, nice law, but we aren't gonna enforce it"? same kinda thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 we got an email from Joe Barton basically saying it applied to resellers [i.e. people who bought new items to sell again] rather than resellers [people who sold used stuff like thrift stores]. I'm not exactly convinced this is "nothing to worry about," but neither am I convinced our gvt is that controlling --more just STUPID. Ya know, the opposite of PROgress and all that. but we'll see what happens come Feb 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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