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Old 02-06-2010, 07:46 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by delphidb96 View Post
Is this also true for the midlist ebook titles? You know, the ones that are currently listed for $6.99-$7.99 on Amazon. Or does Amazon get to keep getting it's 50% for those???

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Not sure what is meant by "keep" or how your define midlist.

I would assume that nothing changes unless the publisher/Amazon agrees to do so. Midlist publishers have been largely benefitted by ebook publishing (no worries about inventory and can price to attract new readers) and may not have the same clout as a big publishing house.

As far as keeping 50%, Amazon still had to pay the publisher based on the list price. If Amazon chose to sell below that, then it came out of Amazon's 50%. Which is why its been reported that Amazon sold many of its $9.99 ebooks at a loss. In theory, Amazon could be making more money with its 30%.

At least that was my understanding
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