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Old 04-06-2009, 05:56 AM   #63
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Originally Posted by Xenophon View Post
The eARCs are clearly labelled as raw uncut, unfiltered, not yet proofed or copy-edited, not-necessarily final on all plot points, etc. But even with all that, what they are is early. Often 3 to 6 months before publication. And some fans will pay for that. Enough that Baen and their authors are happy to continue.
Quote so. I've bought one or two eARCs in the past. And Baen/Webscriptions are refreshingly honest in their advertising:

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SPECIAL OFFER from Baen WebScriptions

$15. NO WAITING!

You can do better ($6.00) by waiting, but if you are a true Ringo addict we want to take advantage of you.
(emphasis added)
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