Historical
Prices
The Value of a Dollar
- HB235.U6
V35
A Reference book that provides prices of various consumer
products in the United States going back to 1860.
The latest edition can be found in reference. Older editions are
available on the 5th floor of the south wing.
AACRA Cost
of Living Index - HB225.U6 I57
A quarterly publication
that provides that average price of selected consumer goods in over 300
metropolitan areas in the United States. This publication does not include
specific brands. 1992-Present.
Consumer Reports -
TX335.A1 C68
A monthly publication
that provides unbiased reviews of various consumer products and brands.
Each review includes the suggested or average retail price of the product.
The Pollak Library has Consumer Reports available online through a few different
databases.
Factiva
Factiva is a
database that contains articles from thousands of newspapers, magazines, and
journals. To find product reviews (which normally includes the suggested
retail price), first click on Subject and type in REVIEW. Click on REVIEW.
next, in the free text search box, type in the product or brand name.
Remember: If you are searching for historical prices, set the date range
to ALL AVAILABLE DATES.
Prepared by Robert Sage, rsage@fullerton.edu
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Last Updated: 21 March 2007.