Ebook sales suck.
Folks still want dead tree editions, but what’s being publushed nowadays, in every genre, just sucks.
I like the self-publishing idea, but mist of them decide to save themselves the cost of a decent editor and boy, does it show.
I don’t bother with self-published anymore.
My recommendation for anyone wanting something new to them to read, buy used. And old.
I agree. There are still many used book sources, and the books are usually in good condition. I just wipe them down.
I suggest you checkout my self published book. I have been told the editing is great, and I did it myself.