DrDoombot wrote:



You say your not upset because it was up to you to buy them or not. True, you chose to buy them. But if you're like most of us, you're buying these books and trusting you'll be sent a quality product. Most of us are buying these books mail order, sight unseen. Many of the books are wrapped in plastic so you can't peruse the book to judge its quality even if you see it at your LCS. So, I agree with FFF, that you ought to expect the best possible presentation when you drop $50, $60 or $70+ on some of these books.

I don't buy much sight unseen anymore.  And I don't trust that I'll get a quality product until the program has established some credibility.  Right now I'm fine with buying Fantagraphics, DC Showcases, Masterworks.  I'll buy DC Archives but I know that I don't like the paper -- that's more of the decision I'm talking about.  If DC comes out next year with Sgt. Rock archives v.4 with better paper I'd "upgrade" but I'm not going to be too upset that I got the one with the crappy paper.    I knew what I was getting into when I got it.  Sure I wish DC made it more to my liking but the ultimate decision is mine.

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