Assignment 2 > Survey

SURVEY

We are developing an online textbook exchange for the SIMS student community.  This system will be a central location on the Web where SIMS students can list books they have for sale, making it simple for students who need books to get in touch with the sellers.  Your feedback will help us design a system that will make buying and selling textbooks less painful for everyone.

1.  I am a:

• q       1^st year SIMS student
• q       2^nd year SIMS student
• q       Other: _________________________

2.  Do you ever buy used textbooks?

• q       Yes
• q       No

If yes, when do you do buy used textbooks? *Check all that apply.

• q       When the books are cheaper
• q       When books are in good condition
• q       When it’s convenient
• q       When I can buy from someone I know
• q       Other: _________________________

3.  Have you ever resold your textbooks?

• q       Yes
• q       No

If no, why? *Check all that apply.

• q       Like to keep my books
• q       Too much hassle
• q       Didn’t think it would get a lot of money
• q       Books were out of date
• q       Books too damaged
• q       Didn’t know how to find a buyer
• q       Other: _________________________

4.  If you were selling a book, how would you like to be contacted? Check all that apply.

• q       Phone/voicemail
• q       Email
• q       In person
• q       Other: _________________________

4.  How important are these features to sell a book? *Check the appropriate column.

5.  How important are these features to buy a book? * Check the appropriate column.

7.  Any comments on other exchange sites that you have used (like eBay or Craig’s List)?

8.  Any other comments on this project?