Why does this question bother you so much ? It doesn't seem to be in the same category as the other questions you reference. IMO, the question of who pressed the book is in the same category as a question about the condition of the book. Is a buyer not supposed to ask about the condition of the book ?
Why does my glib response bother you so much? What are your answers to my questions? Where does the inquest end?
Well, if it turned out the seller had pressed it himself with his waffle iron, you would be happy you had asked.
Not really. If it is not the grade that was advertised it will get sent back. I suspect that the fear of "pressing reversion" is what is leading this latest face palm fest. Shine on you crazy diamonds.
I do not know what "pressing reversion" means. At any rate, if its not that big of a deal who/how a book was pressed, what is awkward about asking in a thread?
I don't think it is awkward, I think it is stupid. I'll buy this if Mr. x pressed it, but not If Mr. Y did? Just when I think things can't get any stranger they do. Certainly folks can ask the question, and clearly it matters to some people. I don't think it is wrong or bad on its face, just weird and off-putting. It is a good thing that disclosure of pressing is done as much as it is, I think the follow up stuff is bizarre.