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Originally Posted by Blue2u
I think we just each need to find our niche and what works for each of us within our budgets. Mine is evolving and, well, we'll see how it works this week. One thing that has helped me a lot with the 99cent1clicks is that I check reviews at Goodreads and for the most part it has to be over 4 rating.
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This is a good idea. I need to check Goodreads more often. I do usually sample any book that I'm actually going to pay money for (I don't sample freebies) and that has helped cut down on the impulse buys. If I'm not sucked in by the sample and cursing when it stops abruptly, or if I notice significant grammar problems, then I don't buy the book, no matter how good the reviews are.
I actually do have a $50 monthly book budget and I usually manage to stay under it. I will admit though, that I cheat just a bit on the budget. I trade used paperbacks through Paperback Swap, but I don't count the mailing costs. Technically I should count those as a budget item.
