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Somewhat ironically books are the only area in which I have personally been dissatisfied with Amazon so far. (Since my first order from them, in 1998.)

A book I ordered recently arrived in a flimsy envelope instead of a box. Needless to say it was damaged. Nothing major but having paid $30 for a 150-page paperback, I thought it was reasonable to complain. No problem.

The replacement book came in the same envelope, with slightly different but still obvious damage.

To my shame, I kept the second book. But next time I want to buy a physical book, I'll certainly look elsewhere.



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