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Originally Posted by Fbone
I believe I said this earlier; Some author's estates or big name living authors can negotiate more favorable terms. I've read several reports of estates receiving 50% royalty net. One or two required agency-like pricing; no discounting allowed. The estates can sign contracts with the "highest bidder."
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That's possible, but I think until we see evidence that that has happened in *this* case, it's speculation.
Considering that I'd not heard of the author in question before this thread, I don't know how "big name" the author is.
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Originally Posted by tompe
It does not have to sell so much to be worth keeping in print. I just do not believe that a lower price automatically will give a higher income. I do not think that many more will find the author. And I do not believe very many will by the ebooks when they have the paper copies. So the argument is for me not convincing at all.
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See my thread on Pokemon People and how they're relevant. Short answer: a LOT of people are converting their library from paper to eBook. If the price is right, they'll rebuy what they already own. If the price is wrong, they won't. (If the price is TERRIBLY wrong, they'll pay a cut-and-scanner.)
And jacking up prices on a backlist book really guarantees that the ONLY people who buy it will be the absolutely fanatical fans. Do you want *guaranteed* low sales or just potential low sales?
