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Originally Posted by fumanchu314159
What do other people think about the usefulness and ubiquity of free previews?
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I love 'em. I bought my newest book after reading a couple of chapters, for instance. Samples help me screen out duds and save money. Amazon also ups its chances of selling me books, because I can read samples 24/7 in the comfort of a chair. It takes more effort and time to drive to a bookstore during business hours and such, which limits a retailer's chances to sell me books. And I'm not willing to stand around in a bookstore sampling for long. Digital samples also mean no wear and tear on books for retailers.