[pyoung]

I believe I re-call an internet comment (most likely on HN) about how some publishers would instruct bookstores to shred the unsold copies. Apparently it was cheaper than shipping them back and trying to re-sell them somewhere else.

[mhd]

Isn't this why you get the warning in every paperback book about covers being ripped off?

[gknoy]

Is there any way to find out when they're going to do this, so I can offer to buy a few? :D

[mcguire]

According to the agreements (that used to be) in place between publishers, distributors, and booksellers, that would be a very serious no-no.