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Its something I can understand. I had a friend that was super picky about her mangas and wouldn't let me touch them unless I promised to wash my hands and not bend the spine. It was hard because my eye sight is bad so some times I couldn't read the dialogue. Part of me understands its for potential collectors value.

I personally very rough on my books, which is why I love getting hard back copies they tend to last longer. My first set of Harry potter books were ruined with in a month of me reading then because they were paper backs. I also frequent the library and was raised on Altered books.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altered_book

Lastly I use the library so the books are already beat up when I get them. I just hate, dog earing a page.