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cfrizz · 10-15-2010, 09:34 PM

I purchased a book 441 pgs in 1977 & paid $2.50 for it. That same book can be purchased today from Amazon will cost you $7.99.

The 2nd book in the series 455 pgs purchased in 1979 was also $2.50. That same book can be purchased today from Amazon will cost you $6.99.

The 3rd book in the series 393 pgs purchased in 1980 was also $2.50. That same book can be purchased today from Amazon will cost you $7.99.

Hope this helps.

10-15-2010, 09:34 PM	#2
cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,573 Karma: 36389706 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	I purchased a book 441 pgs in 1977 & paid $2.50 for it. That same book can be purchased today from Amazon will cost you $7.99. The 2nd book in the series 455 pgs purchased in 1979 was also $2.50. That same book can be purchased today from Amazon will cost you $6.99. The 3rd book in the series 393 pgs purchased in 1980 was also $2.50. That same book can be purchased today from Amazon will cost you $7.99. Hope this helps. Last edited by cfrizz; 10-15-2010 at 09:51 PM.