I tend to agree with most who have said something to the effect of, 'because the books I want to read are being charged for.' I must admit that this stance is taking somewhat of a beating from the big 6 publishers high pricing on ebooks. When ebooks started being sold at prices that to me seemed inordinately high in comparison to the print copies of the very same book, I said to myself, "Self, we shouldn't buy books from these jerks until they learn to price ebooks fairly." That said, when I do come across a title that is being priced within my definition of reason, I will not hesitate to show my support and purchase a copy. Just like any product: be it car, jacket, silly hat, etc. I am always on the lookout for a bargain, and want to get the best deal possible, but that doesn't include stealing.
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