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Originally Posted by stumped
download sites only have a fraction of amazon's e-book catalogue..
recent best seller fiction - probably yes,
special interest - probably not
and one way the sites can offer new releases uploads within one day of release must be by abusing the return process- either that or the pirates are actually buying copies , then sharing; or have inside help?
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A lot of famous author books are pirated from ARC.
I don't see that this changes much. Amazon already has an almost secretive "we'll disable your account if you return too much", but they don't spell out how it works and appealing is difficult (say you've been unlucky with local carrier breaking/stealing stuff or buying garbage).
Some sellers (physical local and online) don't take returns at all on "digital content", though not sure either of those is legal in EU (various implementations of Distance Selling Cooling Off Period and Fit for purpose/as advertised SOGA by each National Government).
Like Diap Dealer, I'm sceptical that this is any more than PR.