Sep. 2, 2008 - How Much Did You Say??
We journeyed over the hill to our County Library's Annual Book Giveaway today.
We missed last year due to our vacation, so the children wanted to be sure and go this time.
Well, it was worth the trip. I found quite a few worthwhile books both for school and personal reading, as well as a few books for friends on particular subjects that I know they are studying or interested in.
The biggest prize of the day, for Science Guy, was a set of Science Encyclopedias. A 20 volume set, brand new -- they look like they've never been touched. For Free.
He wanted to impress Dad so we looked up how much the set was worth if we had purchased it.
Are you ready?
I wasn't.
Here goes -
The McGraw Hill Science and Technology Encyclopedia
can be purchased through Barnes & Noble.com for $3,000.00!!!
Wow!
Double Wow!
Okay -- Triple WOW!
He's enjoying them even more now, knowing how much they are worth -
And I'm feeling pleasantly frugal.
Comments
Sep. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Oh my gosh I almost fell out of my seat when I read that!! That is wonderful! You and your son should be very proud. :-)
Your post reminded me that our library is having it's sale next month. I always love to see what deal I can get. But it had not crossed my mind that it was coming up soon. Thanks for the reminder!
Mrs. D.D.
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