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[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world -3 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (2 children)

A more realistic metric would be used books (also reflects the quality of all but brand new fresh books which are a rarity obviously), but you can’t quantify that price, so yes using new is disingenuous, but go off on a rant I guess? I think it’s a great idea, but let’s not kid ourselves that people would actually be spending that amount on books. It’s great for a feel good story though, I’ll give you that.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 0 points 10 hours ago

A more realistic metric would be used books

Do used bookstores all charge the same prices these days?

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee -2 points 17 hours ago

“We made a pretty lie. You may commence with feeling good now”