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Originally Posted by Elfwreck
I'm really not sure how they're *more* hurt by that, than by not being read at all, but shrug, it's their choice. Since their books aren't in my budget, I don't buy them, don't read them, don't recommend them, don't buy the paperback for a friend because I don't know if I'd like the author.
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Please don't take offense but it isn't really the author's or publisher's fault if your budget is "$5/bag" or similar. You can't expect a publisher to sell you a hot-off-the-press bestseller through Borders for a $1. Even most DRM-free ebooks from an Indie will set you back a few bucks. To be honest even indie prices vary from $0.99 - $8.99 and rising.
The issue is your reading budget rather than the publishing industry as a whole. Everyone's financial position is different and tough choices have to be made. It's great to see you are able to find so much reading material and stay in budget.