From “Oxford English Dictionary ‘will not be printed again’”
Despite its worldwide reputation, the OED has never made a profit. The continuing research costs several million pounds a year. “These are the sort of long-term research projects which will never cover their costs, but are something that we choose to do,” Mr Portwood said.
Huh? So, if the price isn’t covering its costs, why price it so high? Better yet, why not price it high enough to cover the costs?
I always wished I could justify the cost of the OED. Or even a subscription to the online version. It’s kind of annoying to know a price that I can’t justify doesn’t even cover the costs.
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Check with your local public library to see if they have a sub. Mine does.
Ooo. Good idea. Though I think I’m going to have to renew my library card first.
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