Moronic writers' groups are complaining

By at 9:42 am Thursday, Dec 28

Moronic writers' groups are complaining about Amazon's practice of selling used books. The writers are fearful that used book sales will reduce their royalties. An economist would tell them that they'll get the same royalties with or without a used-book market, because resale markets increase the value of new items. Link

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