The benefits to this method are many. First, these sales are made directly to institutions, which finance the purchases in various ways, increases to student fees among them. This cuts out the bookstore, saving 20%-50% of the selling price. Second, the books are digital, which saves more money. And then–bonanza!–the colleges make the books available to all enrolled students, ending the trend of students working without texts. This strategy effectively puts an end to the used-book market.