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Originally Posted by speakingtohe
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caveat_emptor
Generally, caveat emptor is the contract law principle that controls the sale of real property after the date of closing, but may also apply to sales of other goods. Helen |
I think homes are a long way from books but maybe the principle s the same. Also maybe thing differ depending on what side of the pond you live.
If I buy a new house it will come with a guarantee. If it is not new then it does not have a guarantee but most people pay for a survey and valuation (their insurance) and if they have a mortgage the lender will not grant the mortgage without this.
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Originally Posted by speakingtohe
but there are no absolute guarantees you will like a book
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I know, I am struggling with a new book that has had a lot of five star reviews.
But I still believe that to be good at your chosen trade you need to work at it; and yes some people have a hidden talent just waiting to be released, but for most people talent needs to be worked at to improve.
Anyone can cut your hair and it will look shorter once it's done. But I'm sure most people would rather know that the person about to do the cutting has some sort of skill at doing this. Same with people who write and charge for their work.