[CALIBK12] Stolen textbooks being sold online?

[Henry Gordon]

Like many others, we have encouraged students and parents to replace lost textbooks with used copies purchased online.  The library saves the time of processing payments and reordering books.  The student saves money by purchasing a used copy at much less cost than than the school district charges for a new one.  It's a win, win, right?
I thought so until last week when I received two replacement books (in lieu of payment) that were stolen from other public schools in California and apparently sold online.  I was able to trace one copy back to a 3rd party reseller doing business through "Amazon.com Marketplace."
I fear that this practice could become widespread.  Has anybody else had a similar experience?  Does anybody have a suggestion how we can collectively deal with this problem?
Henry Gordon
Toby Johnson Middle School
Elk Grove, Calfornia
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