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pilotbob · 02-11-2009, 10:59 AM

Interesting that the price comparison is used with a Hard Cover book. Sure, $24 vs $26 isn't much. But, compare an $8 MMP to $6.

I WILL TAKE THAT $2 OFF PER BOOK.

If that is how all ebooks were priced that is fine. If that is the cost, why should the publishers get an extra $2 per book. If they give 100% of that $2 to the author I will gladly pay it.

Also, consider discounts. B&N and other places don't always charge you cover price for a book. But, with eBooks many times it is the publishers selling directly to the consumer, they don't discount the cover price.

BOb

02-11-2009, 10:59 AM	#4
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Interesting that the price comparison is used with a Hard Cover book. Sure, $24 vs $26 isn't much. But, compare an $8 MMP to $6. I WILL TAKE THAT $2 OFF PER BOOK. If that is how all ebooks were priced that is fine. If that is the cost, why should the publishers get an extra $2 per book. If they give 100% of that $2 to the author I will gladly pay it. Also, consider discounts. B&N and other places don't always charge you cover price for a book. But, with eBooks many times it is the publishers selling directly to the consumer, they don't discount the cover price. BOb