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marssaxman 3 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Writing by hand is good for your brain

how are you supposed to know the book has been scribbled on if you buy it online, as you must do for the great majority of used books you might want to acquire?

john_strinlai 3 months ago [–]

read the description of the ad when buying.

if it doesn't clarify in the description, ask or don't buy.

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