That's a pretty bad printing error. I've never bought a book in the condition, thankfully. I did get one supposedly brand-new book with a pen mark on the back cover, and it had sticker residue left on it, too. Other than that, nothing as bad as missing pages! (Any missing pages and general abuse are my own fault.)
Neko Kouhai (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
I'm surprised you didn't notice when you bought the book. You're usually so anal about books. XD I guess the cover was pristine if you didn't check the inside. =P
On the Jazz! (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
I've never gotten a book with missing chapters, that's... kind of horrible that anyone could destroy material, or mess it up. Maybe I just revere books too much lol. With kindles, ipads, and audio books becoming so popular, books stores really are getting hit hard. I can't believe Borders shut down, I loved those places and they've been around for ages. It really makes me sad.
Last edited by Dark Phoenix at 8:37:38 PM CST on December 7, 2011.
Red Monkey (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
That's one reason I seldom buy books from places like Walmart around here. You never know what people do to them. >_< The sad part is, there are no bookstores in my town. lol We had one used bookstore, but some apartments next to it caught on fire and it all spread over to the store. After that it just went out of business--and that was years ago. I'm clinging to the hope that one day a good bookstore comes to town. One day... XD
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Otaku Idol (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
That's a pretty bad printing error. I've never bought a book in the condition, thankfully. I did get one supposedly brand-new book with a pen mark on the back cover, and it had sticker residue left on it, too. Other than that, nothing as bad as missing pages! (Any missing pages and general abuse are my own fault.)
TimeChaser
Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
@Schultzie:
Well it felt like all three comments were saying the same thing, so I figured I'd reply with a general update. :P
I've come across a book that had pages that were chopped off and still bound in with the rest, but that's about it as far as I know.
Last edited by TimeChaser at 10:15:32 PM CST on December 7, 2011.
Bazinga!
Schultzie
Getaway Driver (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
I didnt imply ripped as in torn. I used the wrong word. But yeah, it still stinks and I have not come across that kind of thing yet.
TimeChaser
Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
@Dark Phoenix:
Yeah. I knew what I wanted, so I was just in there to grab it. But I guess I should always take a look anyway.
Bazinga!
Dark Phoenix
On the Jazz! (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
@TimeChaser:
That is odd. I do admit if it's a book I know I want and I'm not browsing the summary and the book itself, I would never notice either.
TimeChaser
Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
@Raina:
I don't usually check inside, no. Guess I'll have to change that now. -3-
Bazinga!
Raina
Neko Kouhai (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
I'm surprised you didn't notice when you bought the book. You're usually so anal about books. XD I guess the cover was pristine if you didn't check the inside. =P
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Dark Phoenix
On the Jazz! (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
I've never gotten a book with missing chapters, that's... kind of horrible that anyone could destroy material, or mess it up. Maybe I just revere books too much lol. With kindles, ipads, and audio books becoming so popular, books stores really are getting hit hard. I can't believe Borders shut down, I loved those places and they've been around for ages. It really makes me sad.
Last edited by Dark Phoenix at 8:37:38 PM CST on December 7, 2011.
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Red Monkey (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
That's one reason I seldom buy books from places like Walmart around here. You never know what people do to them. >_< The sad part is, there are no bookstores in my town. lol We had one used bookstore, but some apartments next to it caught on fire and it all spread over to the store. After that it just went out of business--and that was years ago. I'm clinging to the hope that one day a good bookstore comes to town. One day... XD
Good luck with moving stuffs. :D
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Schultzie
Getaway Driver (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 12/07/11 | Reply
Damn, I have yet to encounter a book where any pages were ripped out like that.