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Sandman Pricing

Tim Bray Posted by Tim Bray | Wed, 17 Oct 2012
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Back in September I recommended (albeit in a sort of snotty tone) Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey. Shortly after that, I found out that its not just a book, its a series. Ive been reading it but Ive stopped because I think Amazons robbing me.

I realized that Id enjoyed Slims company and the dark sparkle of the conversation so much that Id ignore the silly back story and cartoon theology and give the sequels a try. Im glad I did, because theyre terrific fun.

But then I noticed people talking about how the book was on sale cheap, like for 99ยข; Id paid a lot more.

It seems like immediately after I read each volume, its price miraculously drops to nothing. Theres one left unread, Devil Said Bang. I wonder how much it costs? Here are two listings: The first in a browser where Im logged in, the second where Im a stranger.

Devil Said Bang for $15.17 Devil Said Bang for $9.48

Maybe theres an explanation. I dont care what it is, its not good enough and its not reasonable and Im not paying that price and maybe you shouldnt be either.


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