Re: consequences of shift to ebooks

--- In [email protected], Mary E Tyler <dejahvu@...> wrote:
> > My friend got her advance in '04 and received chargebacks in '05.
> > All that did was add to her tax paperwork. Hm. Twice over, come to
> > think of it, since she lives in VA. State income tax, too.
> 
> I'm interested in knowing what publisher does chargebacks so I can  
> avoid them. I have literally almost never heard of a publisher  
> charging back money that was advanced if the book was delivered and  
> put on sale. If they do that, it sure isn't the industry standard!

I called it a chargeback, which might not be the correct term, but
it's essentially what happened.
I'll be able to chat with her when she gets back from Ireland.
Ed



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