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Originally Posted by Vintage Season
I am glad those books are once again available, and that Rex Stout's legacy can reach a new generation of readers through the wonders of technology. But here is a good example of where technology also fails: I was able to complete my Rex Stout collection (yes, all the Nero Wolfe titles, as well as Alphabet Hicks, Tecumseh Fox, and a ton of stand-alones) for approximately forty dollars, by purchasing used paperbacks over a span of a few years.
That same amount would only buy you six or eight of the Kindle editions, which is a far cry from a complete set. (Please understand, I am NOT criticizing your decision to purchase them this way!)
To me, the idea of selling back catalog titles at premium prices seems like a quick way to shorten your own shelf life. Price these items at a more attractive point, and there will be less temptation for individuals to resort to illegitimate means of acquisition in the first place.
- M.
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This is not a failure. You have a big shelf of books that you have to store. They are gathering dust in your house. If you move you have to pack them up and then unpack them.
I own all the Rex Stout books in pbooks that I also bought used many years ago. I'm still replacing them all with ebooks because I like the format much better. I haven't gotten rid of the pbooks yet because he is one of my top favorite authors and my books are all vintage copies. But one day I'll want to reclaim the space they're taking up and I'll have to do something with them.
My Rex Stout ebooks travel with me everywhere. If I get stuck unexpectedly somewhere I can whip out my phone and read them. Plus I usually have my PB360 in my bag. If I only had the pbooks I'd just be bored.
-Marcy