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You mean I could have got it for $2,369,865.59? I wish I had known that before I bought it.Doc Al said:That's a bit extreme, but I routinely see books that are still in print (and available brand new for the normal list price) being 'offered' by marketplace sellers at 10 times their list price or more. I can't help but think that these sellers are lying in wait for some idiot to buy it by mistake. (All it takes is one.)
Yeah, I know it sounds like a good deal. But then they stick you with shipping charges. Rip-off!Jimmy Snyder said:You mean I could have got it for $2,369,865.59? I wish I had known that before I bought it.
Jimmy Snyder said:You mean I could have got it for $2,369,865.59? I wish I had known that before I bought it.
ideasrule said:profnath sets its price to 99% of bordeebook's, and bordeebook sets its price to 127% profnath's. 1.27*0.99 > 1
Jack21222 said:I noticed something similar in physics books. I sorted by "price:high to low" and got hits well into the 5 digits.
jtbell said:Of course, with a boat, the cost of the boat itself is only the beginning. Then there's dock space rental, time and/or labor cost in keeping barnacles off the hull,...
Pretty soon you're up to the cost of a book about flies.
Actually, I just sold my copy for $47,397,311.86, not bad resale value. When word got out that I had foolishly bought the book, it gained a certain cache. Someone wanted to own the book that was bought by the world's biggest idiot and it seems to me that they got their money's worth and the title to boot. I charged $7.98 for shipping too ha ha.JaredJames said:Yeah, but I bet it holds it's resale value somewhat better
Jimmy Snyder said:Actually, I just sold my copy for $47,397,311.86, not bad resale value. When word got out that I had foolishly bought the book, it gained a certain cache. Someone wanted to own the book that was bought by the world's biggest idiot and it seems to me that they got their money's worth and the title to boot. I charged $7.98 for shipping too ha ha.
The amount of $23,698,655.93 is likely an exaggerated or arbitrary amount used to emphasize the question and spark curiosity. It is not a realistic or relevant amount when it comes to reading about flies.
In most cases, individuals would not be willing to pay such a large amount for information about flies. However, there may be rare cases where a research institution or organization may be willing to pay for extensive and detailed studies on specific types of flies for scientific purposes.
The choice of flies as the subject may be simply for the sake of the question or to highlight the idea of paying a large amount for seemingly mundane information. However, flies are actually a significant and diverse group of insects that play important roles in various ecosystems and have been studied extensively by scientists.
The information included would depend on the purpose and scope of the reading material. It could range from general facts about flies to more in-depth studies on their behavior, ecology, genetics, etc. It may also include information on the impact of flies on human health and agriculture.
Yes, there are many free and accessible resources available for learning about flies. These include books, online articles, scientific journals, and even educational videos. Additionally, visiting a local museum or nature center may provide opportunities to learn about flies in a more interactive and engaging way.