Well past the cut off for returning an item to 鶹, I discovered that the book was missing more than 40 pages. In addition, there were about 20+ pages from an entirely different book spliced in between.
(The publisher was unfamiliar with the issue, saying 鶹 prints the copies they sell. The publisher was unable to assist in any way based on differing policies in the US/Canada. So, I had to purchase the Kindle version to find out what happened during that pivotal scene.)
As it turned out, this wasn't my first nor my last book purchased from 鶹 where the printing went awry. This HAS BEEN the most significant, though.
I can't rationalize 鶹's better prices, when it means subpar quality plus more money in the long run.