Just about the only self-published books I would buy are niche nonfiction books--like an episode guide to a TV show, or a bibiliography on some odd topic I'm interested in. That sort of thing would have such a small audience that it wouldn't be feasible for publication otherwise, and even a small sample allows me to judge the quality.
I'm considering one now, in fact, and will probably buy it, despite a steep price ($10). The main drawback is that the formatting looks a little wonky. But for fiction? There's just no incentive to even bother to read a sample.
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