Did this occur post Central Pet buyout? I believe the buy out from Herb occurred in 1997. If so I don't think you can hold the new "Herb Free" TFH accountable. David Boruchowitz has really tried to change TFH (mag)and IMO he is doing a good job. I can't speak for the books coming out but I have actually re-subscribed to TFH the first time in well over a decade.
I agree that the quality of the magazine has improved somewhat. But that's not what I'm talking about. Their business practices have not changed. (Since I have been helping someone TRY to negotiate a deal with them currently)
And as far as the quality of their books and printing, I doubt it has changed substantially, since they run their own presses. (which, in fairness, is what keeps the price of the books down). I just went and looked at the newest of the 3 TFH Amano books, ana was shocked to find that the paper it is printed on is ALREADY deteriorating, after just 10 years. It is all yellow and getting brittle, in a book that has been properly stored for that whole period.
Karen
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