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  • Why are some variant covers more expensive than regular one even though the price tag says 3.99 or 4.99. either there should not be a price tag on cover or they should sell at the same price..
    Anonymous

    All cover prices are recommended prices to begin with. Any shop can charge whatever they choose for a given book–which is why certain shops can offer discounts for subscribers and club members.

    In the case of variants, they are relatively rare, and so their price tends to get marked up based on their scarcity.

    • December 1, 2015 (9:17 am)
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