&gt;  If anything it&#x27;s a bug in their process<p>It&#x27;s not a bug at all, it behooves both parties that this occurs.  The seller will sell more books appearing to be reputable, and amazon makes more money because they are selling more product.  It&#x27;s really a buyer beware tale if anything, online retailers are becoming &#x27;used car salesmen&#x27; of the 21st century.