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Topic: Brown Pages?
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I just got a book... one I've been wanting for a long time. It is very old. The pages aren't yellow as the club states: "Older books may have some page yellowing or spine-creasing or dogeared pages; these are all OKAY." but they are brown. Otherwise is in good condition and no smell to it. Question is, is this a RWAP? I don't think I would have put this up for a request, or I would have PM'd the person before posting it to them. I couldn't find anything specific about brown pages, so I thought I'd ask here. |
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Brown pages are the same as yellowing, caused by the age of the paper in the book. Books with tanned pages should not be marked with a RWAP (should not be marked as Received With A Problem) if this is the only issue with the book. Last Edited on: 7/20/09 4:39 PM ET - Total times edited: 1 |
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It's just something that happens to paper with a high acid content with age. There's nothing specific about it in the Help Documents, but it's okay unless it falls under being overly worn. In other words, it's a judgement call. I would hesitate to repost, but I wouldn't mark it RWAP. |
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I figured, but I just wanted to make sure. I had just decided I wouldn't mark it RWAP if it was a problem, since it is in otherwise good condition (before I read your response...). I was just wondering if I should shoot a PM to the person. I won't and now it is clear. Thanks!
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I just received a book that was printed in 1979. It's a one owner book and actually in terrific shape for it's age. I won't hesitate to repost it despite it's "yellow" actually more of a tan color page. |
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Thanks for all the feedback. Now I feel like I just was too cautious. I gotta stop reading the upset posts. ;) (oh, and I wanted to edit that I am not talking about anyone or anything in particular... just when you keep reading how upset people get with a book, I just feel more cautious as to what I post is all...) Last Edited on: 7/20/09 7:17 PM ET - Total times edited: 1 |
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I have several books that had the yellowing and browning, that I am afraid to post. Technically, they are postable, but I put them in my unpostables, because I did get a complaint, no RWAP, because she PM'ed me, and I refunded the credits. Now I am afraid to post any books with yellowing or browning. |
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