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| − | '''Spec copies''' are copies of a [[fanzine]] or [[apa]] sent out free on spec — in hopes the recipients will [[loc]], subscribe or contribute to the [[zine]] or join the apa. | + | '''Spec copies''' are copies of a [[fanzine]] or [[apa]] sent out free on spec — in hopes the recipients will [[loc]], subscribe or contribute to the [[zine]] or join the apa. They are usually made from [[Surplus Stock|surplus stock]]. |
In the days when both [[prozines]] and fanzines printed their correspondents’ addresses, hopeful [[faneds]] would often comb the [[lettercols]] looking for likely mailing-list additions. Or an interested [[fan]] could request a spec copy with a [[sticky quarter]]. | In the days when both [[prozines]] and fanzines printed their correspondents’ addresses, hopeful [[faneds]] would often comb the [[lettercols]] looking for likely mailing-list additions. Or an interested [[fan]] could request a spec copy with a [[sticky quarter]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:01, 14 December 2021
Spec copies are copies of a fanzine or apa sent out free on spec — in hopes the recipients will loc, subscribe or contribute to the zine or join the apa. They are usually made from surplus stock.
In the days when both prozines and fanzines printed their correspondents’ addresses, hopeful faneds would often comb the lettercols looking for likely mailing-list additions. Or an interested fan could request a spec copy with a sticky quarter.
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