Thread: WTF do publishers think they're doing ?
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Old 02-18-2011, 12:21 PM   #91
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Originally Posted by LCF View Post
I still don't get your point. What's wrong with buying X from A rather than from B, if A offers it cheaper? Explain very simply, please.
Well, since you asked nicely...

There is absolutely nothing wrong, in my opinion, with looking for a cheaper price. Including looking abroad.

However, I am unclear on what qualifies as a "rip off" price, and whether you apply this standard across the board. It may be inconsistent to blast a US publisher for a 10% higher price on a book than the UK price, while drinking a soda that cost you $1 to buy and 15¢ to make.

If the "rip-off" trigger is an international price comparison, then we may want to keep in mind that in many cases, international price variations are a result of government policies rather than companies taking advantage of local consumers.

Separately, pricing isn't the primary issue, the problem right now is just getting access to the books in the first place.
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