I totally comprehend what you mean. Although I am not that OCD regards that (I have different criteria and thresholds as I can live with the different spine designs for my 2 volumes of the classic Fantastic Four Omnibus') but when I have had to send back books due to spines or sizes not matching I do get bemused reactions from customer service personnel. The average person just does not (or will not) understand people like us.

As a caveat I must confess too much sameness drives me crazy. I don't mind differing spine styles/designs. My early Marvel book collection is an eclectic mix of spines where as from 2001 they more or less adopted a uniform livery/trade dress. The books lost their individuality and developed a corporate identity.

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