Siderea, Sibylla BostoniensisThe problem with the long tail was, and apparently still remains, micropayments. Transaction costs are what causes friction in the long tail. This is why long tail businesses have to find ways to batch transactions.
It's why Amazon really really really wants you to order at least $n of goods at a time, and incents you with free shipping at that number.
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