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Unfortunately I am seeing a concerted effort on the part of the publishing industry to raise prices which have been largely sucessfull. I am seeing an evental converging of the prices of hardback and softbacks. Years ago the average paperback price was $8 now the average is approximatly $13, still less then harbacks but from what I am seeing the industry is moving to phase out what is often referred to as mass market paperbacks, which tend to top out at $10 in favor of the trade paper backs which generally start at $15 and can go as high as $25. My current cost limit is $8 and will drop that lower if I can find a company who will do it for less. I am always seeking companies to get me what I need for less, not more. I have no faith that the public will restrict prices becuase from what I have seen people will pay absolutely any amount for anything at all.
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