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by keithpeter 4066 days ago
Quote from the Risks and Challenges section of the OA

"you do need to keep in mind that you are supporting a research project and not buying an off-the-shelf product"

Perhaps they just want to keep the amount of money involved small in case of encountering a show-stopper later on?

I take your point, and a sticker or something at $10 might encourage some coffee-jar type contributions.