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Originally Posted by John F
I don't think it is that bad ("nearly as expensive"), but as I recall, it can be much* more expensive than the library buying a pbook and lending it.
* for someone's definition of "much".  |
Library bound pbooks from vendors that supply libraries are quite expensive (a multiple of the hardcover). The library has to manage very closely to match funds with demand. My guess would be that the budget for new releases is simply going elsewhere. The books that delay simply miss out on a massive buy from libraries across the country. Maybe it will generate a few extra sales from the ones that must have it, but I doubt it will offset the loss from libraries. What happens after the artificial embargo? Meh, not a new release anymore, no justifiable demand. The libraries money will be spent on real new releases.
A new to me car is still used, not matter how much the sales jerk wants to call it "previously owned" to lessen the effect.