Another Interesting Answer

There was a second interesting answer during the panel discussion. Someone asked about the particulars of sending a manuscript to an agent; something I have just done. The panelist said not to ask for the manuscript back as it would save on postage. Plus he said that it would most likely be in pretty sad shape, coffee stains in such.

Seems to me that it cost me more to get the thing printed than it did to send it. It cost $30 to print and $11 to send, another $11 to get return postage. I don't see how it adds up. Now, I did outsource the printing, but I can't imagine that the cost of paper and ink if I did my own printing would be much less?

I found it a poor answer.