The written word
So, decided that I needed another hefty computer science tome, this time Volume B of the Handbook of Theoretical Computer Science. Looked on Amazon.com, and found a copy in Marketplace for the very reasonable price of $35. Ordered, paid, etc. Got a mail from the seller saying “Amazon-mandated shipping rates too low, shipping will cost more than I get from the sale, looking for cheaper options. I no longer need the book – just want someone else to have it”. Replied, pointing out that USPS Priority International costs less than his cut (the book weighs 2.5kg). He refunded my money… Read More »The written word