Now, Map Resources is offering all its CD collections as Virtual CDs. With Virtual CDs, no CD is shipped, so the customer avoids all shipping and import costs.

When a customer purchases a Virtual CD, he or she is given access to the Map Resources web site so they can download the maps directly to their computer. Customers can choose from zipped archives or individual map downloads.

The exact number and archive size is listed for each product, so customers know in advance what the download size will be. Online access is available to them for 30 days.

"We expect Virtual CDs to be especially popular with customers ordering from outside the US," said Robert Dahl, company president. "They pay a lot for express shipping."

Virtual CDs can be ordered online at the company website: http://www.mapresources.com

For information, call 800-334-4291 or 609-397-1611.