`STUDENT TO STUDENT` NET SERVICE LAUNCHED TO SAVE MONEY ON TEXTBOOKS

Orlando, FL--August 04, 2000--Two students from Florida have launched a free and innovative new online service that instantly compares prices at fifteen online retailers to find the lowest available price on current textbooks. Aimed primarily at college students, its called Textbookland" at TextbookLand.com, and it uses advanced spider technology to save students time and money.

I just got fed up with waiting in long lines only to pay ridiculous prices at the local bookstore," said David Batchelor, 20, former University of Central Florida student and co-founder. The online stores are able to offer more textbooks with bigger discounts and also carry a huge inventory of used books."

Students dont have the money for expensive textbooks and they dont have the time to find the bargains, even online where prices can vary tremendously," added future University of Florida law student Jason Diaz, 21, Batchelors partner. The response to this service has been extraordinary."

Twice a year, local bookstores feel the onrush of students looking to purchase their books for the upcoming semester. It is this frantic scene that led the both of them to create Textbookland.com. Moreover, the sheer number of online bookstores has made it difficult for students to find the best deal. Textbookland.com avoids these issues and provides students a more convenient and efficient service to purchase textbooks.

The whole idea behind Textbookland was to help out students. The site passes along coupons and other promotional offers, from each of the individual bookstores, directly to the students. The site also offers links to other great student services such as carpool matching, class evaluations and student classifieds. It is affiliated with one of the largest book swaps online, allowing students to buy, sell and trade textbooks with their peers, another source of potential savings. There are other shopping categories such as school supplies, clothing, electronics, gifts, and even have a whole section devoted to other web sites that offer free services.