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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
I seriously doubt that, but either way, you can't assume it from what I've said previously.
I buy many, many cheap books—indie and otherwise. I also make extensive use of free classics. I pounce on B&N's Free Fridays. I look for Amazon specials. I scour this forum's "deals threads" for free and cheap books. That's what I'm reading 80% of the time. I do that so when my absolute favorite author(s) does release a new book, I don't even have to look at the price. I can just buy it; because I've been so frugal with the rest of my purchases during the year, that my average cost per ebook is ridiculously cheap. Literally pennies per book.
As long as you're not trying to read every new book that's released—the moment it's released... ereading is still the cheapest form of entertainment going. Trust me, I couldn't afford it if it weren't.
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+1. And believe me, when DD and I agree, that's pretty much a sign of the end times
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TBH, the people who belly ache about ebook prices seem to be people who don't know HOW to shop for ebooks. Here are the rules:
1. Establish a budget.
2. Never, ever buy a new ebook-unless its a favorite author.
3. Regularly trawl the bargain sites and take advantage of bargains.
4. Take advantage of the numerous free classics available. They are called classics for a reason.
5. Be patient.Use the wishlist feature available at every major bookseller site. Eventually the prices of the books you want to buy will fall, and you can buy your book then.
6. Try indie writers and publishers. They are generally cheaper.
7. Don't be the kind of parasite who expects something for nothing all the time. There is a technical term for such a person. I believe its Homo assholus
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Follow those rules , grasshopper,and you should have a long, happy, and comparatively inexpensive ebook reading life.