Thread: Why do ebooks cost so much?
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Old 01-20-2013, 08:12 PM   #48
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Originally Posted by fjtorres View Post
Correct.
The US Justice Dept took note and acted.
Even though all the conspirators got was a wrist-slap in the US and a scolding in Europe, they both frowned upon the blatant price-fix rip-off.
So the big publishers got the message: they need to be more subtle in their rip-offs.
Like raising ebook prices another 10% (above agency) so retailers can "discount" up to 10%.

Yes, publishers are our friends.
Just like the Visitors.
Alas we don't have Mike Donavan hanging round.
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