In gearing up for the launch of our new press (more info forthcoming), we've started to search for means of distribution.

We've already indentified four or five dsitributors, but I'd sure like to hear experiences of others that have used one or more book distributors before casting our lot

Could you give me an idea of cost? Does anyone with experience in this area have a horror story to relate? Anything we need to watch for when signing a contract.