i differ from both of you...i never read my proofs or my limiteds.
and i always buy 2-3 copies of the hardback firsts.... 1 to read...the others to keep as new. (if i have to, i'll wait until a paperback is realeased).
i have mucho patience ad can't see taking the chance on damaging a three to four digit priced book when the same story can be read in a 10.00 to 25.00 version.
yes.... i am that anal about everything