I buy the printed volume, but I also like to have a scanlated version. I had a tough time deciding between the two, but I went ahead and picked printed volume since I have so many.

the feeling of holding the book and reading it before you fall asleep.... =) I have to admit that the english licensed version does not retain the originality like they replace the sound effect on the background and some editing is so horrible....

I do but scanners do a better job in translation IMO.

I voted for scans too.... I would think it would be predictable.... I mean, I don't want to wait for slow American releases, and I also have to use my dictionary a few times if I try to read original Japanese prints (and I'm completely gone if it's Manhwa) so I'd rather read scans.... Plus when they eventually do release here I can put them away in protective wrapping for my collection so they don't get damaged.... I've never read most "physical" copies of manga/manhwa I own.... I'm completely satisfied with the scans....

Thanks to the Japanese, I have been deprived of any left over paycheck cash since high school.... >.<'

I think I know why Scanlations won. They are free, and similar concept between sub and dub in anime. Most prefer the sub.

I love romance, comedy, slice of life and school life best. My favourite mangaka are CLAMP and Yoshimizu Kagami. My favourite Seiyuu is Rie Kugimiya. My favourite anime is Clannad. My favourite manga is Lucky Star. My favourite Visual Novel is Clannad.

Though I voted for Scanlations I now change my opinion to "printed volume RAW Japanese" since I am now fluent in Japanese.

I love romance, comedy, slice of life and school life best. My favourite mangaka are CLAMP and Yoshimizu Kagami. My favourite Seiyuu is Rie Kugimiya. My favourite anime is Clannad. My favourite manga is Lucky Star. My favourite Visual Novel is Clannad.