<p>I paid about 60 bucks more than I should have for my marketing text book in FSU edition. It came with a cartridge that included an online version of the non FSU edition. The text is ver batem, the exact same thing; only difference being the color of the cover. Needless to say, I was very upset with myself for blowing the money on the special edition. </p>
<p>There are times when a special edition is significantly different though, and you will need that edition (IE: On Writing for ENC1101). You never know. My opinion is that the only reason they have special editions is so the bookstores can make more money. Pretty annoying.</p>