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PSA: Expect books to increase in price on average (literature.cafe)
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Yeah yeah I know, probably obvious cause corporations gonna corporation but yeah book prices are getting really high and likely will continue to rise. Appreciate and support your local library

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[–] Eq0@literature.cafe 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why would that happen now? (Not trying to be snarky, just what is your thought process on this?)

[–] gabe@literature.cafe 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Inflation

[–] PeepinGoodArgs@reddthat.com 6 points 1 year ago

This might be a bit much, but unlike diapers and food, people don't need books. They can only increase the price so much before we buy fewer books or none at all.