I finished my BS in May 2004 after putting up with those hellish textbook prices for 4 years, and I am convinced that the Mafia is somehow involved in the racket.
One of my least proud moments in life occured while purchasing textbooks. I had brought 3 books to the register (~$250) when the cashier failed to scan one of the books and the total was $80 in my favor. Stupidly, I still regret it to this day, I informed the clerk of her error and actually paid the astronomical price for a used text instead of 'stickin it to The Man'. D'oh!
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