{"id":653,"date":"2021-10-20T08:45:31","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T08:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bookdeal.com\/blog\/?p=653"},"modified":"2022-11-11T17:11:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T17:11:05","slug":"counterfeit-textbooks-why-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bookdeal.com\/blog\/counterfeit-textbooks-why-and-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Counterfeit Textbooks: Why and How to Avoid Buying Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For years now, counterfeit books have been a growing concern, particularly in the educational sector. Actually, the problem is more rampant now than ever. So if you plan to source textbooks to resell, keep in mind that there are <\/span>counterfeit textbooks<\/span><\/em> out there. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this problem shouldn\u2019t stop you from starting your business. But it should be enough to keep you vigilant. It can be appealing for unscrupulous people to duplicate textbooks which is a crime. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note:<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>Counterfeit textbooks are illegal<\/span><\/strong>. It\u2019s inferior, it causes publishers to lose millions of dollars in unsold original college books, and it\u2019s never right. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students want to cut down costs, and in doing so, buy affordable textbooks. But, unknowingly, the reason why it’s less expensive is because of the massive counterfeit books. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that said, here\u2019s why it\u2019s happening and how to avoid buying them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Counterfeit Textbooks Affect The World Today <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why should you care if fake textbooks are circulating in the system? What effect does it have in the world? According to the <\/span>Centre for International Governance Innovation<\/span><\/a>, the revenue lost each year from intellectual property violations to the U.S. costs up to $540 billion. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These losses don\u2019t affect only the publishing companies or big brand companies and record companies. It also directly affects the livelihoods of writers, musicians, artists, and designers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take an example. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say your professor penned your 2019 <\/span>medical textbook<\/span><\/a>, but you bought a counterfeit instead. That will make your professor lose out on the royalties because you didn\u2019t buy a legal copy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, multiply that loss by hundreds, then increase that by a thousand. You can see how that affects your professor and the whole publishing company. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, if you wonder why your college asks you to purchase outdated textbooks, remember that updated versions have significantly decreased due to massive counterfeit books. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You May Commit Copyright Infringement Without Knowing<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Aside from how counterfeit textbooks are inferior, there’s another problem you need to consider. Let’s say you purchase fake college books by accident. Then, you decide to <\/span>sell your textbooks online<\/span><\/a> to recoup some of the money lost at the end of the semester. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then the <\/span>online bookstores<\/span><\/a> realize that your books are counterfeits. Even though you didn’t know, you have still committed copyright infringement and could be liable for the offense. You could end up paying $750 for each work infringed or a maximum of $150,000 for each work intentionally infringed. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Avoid Buying Counterfeit Textbooks <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can find warnings and ways to avoid buying counterfeit books, even though the counterfeiters are getting good at their job. But we’ll cover ways to prevent them in detail. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Know Where You Buy Your Books From <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You must buy your textbooks from sellers that run their business in compliance with the law. Don’t hesitate to ask the supplier good questions to ensure they obtained their inventory lawfully and it’s not counterfeit. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a bookseller doesn\u2019t provide you with a business name, full name, and address, take that as a red flag. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Know the Textbooks you’re Purchasing.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As said earlier, some people are getting good at counterfeits due to the rise of new technologies. So you can get counterfeit books that are high quality. However, it may be challenging to determine if a textbook is fake just from a physical examination. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll have to get the same legit book to compare it with. That said, there are signs you can use, and that includes: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n