Not sure who's costs are being cut.
Out my way, we pay dues to the chapter which in turn pays dues to the state who in turn buys in bulk these manuals from NF publishing.
Book costs are factored into our chapter dues.
If they should decide to not buy a book, I would want a refund
As luck has it, this year NF as put the FB casebook on-line at their site. There are some requirements to be meet before anyone can access it, but at least for those who don't get one every year, they can see the new interpretations. I think this year, there are around 35 changed or new plays in the main section.