In the last year or so I found myself purchasing large format art and photography books. Many of those purchases have been made online and I'm discovering games that online sellers play. Many of these sellers list items in the wrong condition hoping that the buyer won't complain.

Today I received a new book. It's a photography book that has recently been released and can be had at most any retailer for $50-60USD.

I bought it via eBay for $30 and asked the seller to not even bother sending it if it's anything less than perfect as I've received books with mashed up corners and torn dust jackets from other sellers.

Book arrived and looks to be in great overall condition. Some minor rubbing and curling to the ends of the DJ (from the way it was packaged)...

HOWEVER... What I noticed inside was a printed sticker just inside the cover saying "Happy Holidays from The _______ Company".

Now I'm annoyed. I'm assuming that if I were to hold on to this book where it might appreciate in value, this copy would be less desirable or of less value that copies without the sticker. Is that so?