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Originally Posted by fantasyfan
So I personally feel that Paola's idea of stating the format and price in advance is a good one--but I accept that Sunsurfer has the final say.
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No disrespect intended, but I put myself in the camp that says we're all big kids and should check availability for ourselves before voting. Given the international membership here, one person's checking what s/he can get may be irrelevant to the membership at large. And I say that as a sinner myself; I know I cited how cheap Herodotus in the best translation was at Amazon, but I didn't check anyplace other than the US of A. And kicked myself for being insensitive after.
I'm essentially indifferent this month. I would hate for the bulk of the membership to be excluded, but I'm good to go with Buddenbrooks (or will be, once I get to the library). Depending on how sun surfer calls it, I'd like to say that the Lowe-Porter translation isn't unreadable and perhaps people would be willing to consider picking up a cheap paperback/library pbook. Always assuming these are available options!