most papers sell at the cover price of hk$6, except "south china morning post" (hk$9, while the sunday edition, "sunday morning post", costs hk$10). the economic recession brought about by sars in 2003 led to some resellers pricing at $1 below the recommended price. according to the hk newspaper hawkers association, the situation has lasted through to 2008, and some 10% of sellers maintain the cut price despite the change in the prevailing economic climate. the association urges a return to resale price maintenance.