But today I learned of yet another atrocity. By automating this process, these phony sellers are able generate sales, and feedback, so that they look legit, even though they just act as middlemen and do nothing but run algorithms through the sites. Do not patronize the bookjackers identified there.
If you are like me, you occasionally purchase out of print titles. These bookjackers drive up prices and use deceptive advertisements see Zubal Books above โ the bookjackers use weasel words and ambiguous, generic descriptions because they are not examining the merchandise, they never see it.
Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. Includes supplemental or companion materials if applicable. Access codes may or may not work. Connecting readers since Customer service is our top priority. Check to see if they offer expedited shipping. They cannot because they do not have the book in hand. This also applies to a seller supplying a print on demand title. In addition, this will separate out sellers who allegedly are located in the US but ship from the UKโor Norway or India or wherever.
See this discussion. RSS feed for comments on this post. Another thing about bookjacking that bothers me is that it creates an impression that there are more copies available than there really are. I think Book Rescue!! Please add MelisaSandy to the above bookjackers. They were also listing it at 4 times the price of the item direct from the publisher.
Eventually, after intercession by the publisher and Amazon, the item was delisted. Caveat emptor. Will add that nearfine is currently the source of my own book jacking problem.
