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Originally Posted by JimBob1971
Wow, I knew Mobipocket was expensive, but I didn't expect them to add an ADDITIONAL 19.5% on top for VAT! What is the point of eBooks if they are MORE expensive than the paper equivalent? Mobipocket better get their act in gear or they'll be out of business soon!  Especially as I bought from another store online, and not via the mobipocket software, and I didn't get charged VAT |
MobiPocket are in the position of being both retailers AND wholesalers to all the other MobiPocket stores; I suspect they keep their prices high so as not to undercut their suppliers. As you say, it's generally cheaper to buy elsewhere.
Mobi have to charge you the French rate of VAT since you live in the EU. Presumbly the other store you bought from was in the US, hence VAT didn't apply.