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Old 01-12-2011, 11:43 PM   #1
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Help! I can't quit buying book!
I'm pretty sure I need Book Buyers Anonymous or something. I have a backlog of TBR books of 300 to 400. Not only am I still grabbing freebie promos, but I am still buying!! I can't stop!

I'm not using real money but I could still be using my Amazon cards on other things we need. Every time I get one, I head straight for the Kindle section.

I'm so weak....powerless to stop myself. I have zero willpower. I need drugs or counseling or both.

Anyone know of any support groups for this type of thing?
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Old 01-13-2011, 12:38 AM   #2
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Old 01-13-2011, 12:45 AM   #3
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wvcb, it's stilll money. Maybe you should discuss this with your husband. For example, agree to not buy a book until the day comes that you are going to start reading it that day.
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Old 01-13-2011, 05:33 AM   #4
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but I am still buying!! I can't stop!
But why?
Isn't it one of the major benefits of ebooks that you don't have to buy them? Ebook isn't like a hardback edition that might be out of stock in 3 months time.
Relax.
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Old 01-13-2011, 06:12 AM   #5
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I'm pretty sure I need Book Buyers Anonymous or something. I have a backlog of TBR books of 300 to 400. Not only am I still grabbing freebie promos, but I am still buying!! I can't stop!

I'm not using real money but I could still be using my Amazon cards on other things we need. Every time I get one, I head straight for the Kindle section.

I'm so weak....powerless to stop myself. I have zero willpower. I need drugs or counseling or both.

Anyone know of any support groups for this type of thing?
No need to worry too much. It's a harmless addiction suffered by many here at MR. Now if your addiction was "food" you would be in more serious trouble, and I might have to refer you to Over Eaters Anonymous.
Very difficult to resist those freebies. Enjoy.

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Old 01-13-2011, 06:57 AM   #6
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I'm pretty sure I need Book Buyers Anonymous or something. I have a backlog of TBR books of 300 to 400. Not only am I still grabbing freebie promos, but I am still buying!! I can't stop!

I'm not using real money but I could still be using my Amazon cards on other things we need. Every time I get one, I head straight for the Kindle section.

I'm so weak....powerless to stop myself. I have zero willpower. I need drugs or counseling or both.

Anyone know of any support groups for this type of thing?
Yes, I see what you mean. It's that cheery ' Hi, desertblues. We've recommandations for you' . Hard to resist, as is the one- click payment. I managed to get a grip on my spending and keep a budget of 50 euros/month. After that it's just freebies from Amazon or Mr.
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Old 01-13-2011, 06:59 AM   #7
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Old 01-13-2011, 11:04 AM   #8
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It's that cheery ' Hi, desertblues. We've recommandations for you' . Hard to resist, as is the one- click payment.
That one-click is just so .... easy.

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Old 01-13-2011, 11:58 AM   #9
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wvcb, it's stilll money. Maybe you should discuss this with your husband. For example, agree to not buy a book until the day comes that you are going to start reading it that day.
I have a husband?

Oh that must be the guy in a baseball cap and camo I see sometimes when I look up from my Kindle.

But, seriously, I always read books that I buy (even with play money) that day. All the TBR are freebies. And hubby doesn't care, he's a very easy going guy.

Here we are being People of Walmart.
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Old 01-14-2011, 03:34 AM   #10
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wvcherrybomb - believe me, this too shall pass.

When I first started on my gadgets, I was reading about five books at the same time. I am sure that I have mixed up plots in lots of books.

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