This used book that I bought for 12£ on the internet was apparently previously bought from Oxfam for 1.99£ - eviltoast
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    6 months ago

    Most book sellers on the Internet roam around, buy used books, cut them to make them look new and then sell it as new.

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        6 months ago

        They take a bit off the edges, which, when done right, can make them look new at a first glance

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        6 months ago

        Using a paper cutter, aligning the worn pages along the outside edge of the book into a nice looking rectangle