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Originally Posted by stonetools
What do you think of THEM apples?
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It's frustrating that the argument here always seems to boil down to an all-or-nothing mentality. I don't think a book someone worked on for months, that has had adequate editing, that has a cover that actually hints at what's in it and catches the eye, is only worth $1.
I don't think
everyone on this thread, let alone on this forum, thinks all ebooks should be almost free or completely free. There are those who do, but it's not everyone. I really believe that most people in this argument have a moderate view on what a book's value is worth.
My frustration - and I can only speak for mine - is that publishers want me to pay differently for an ebook that the print book. Hell, I was ticked off when publishers started using trade paper books as an intermediary between hardback and MMPB. I don't think ANY fiction book is worth $26 or even $15. My personal "sweet-spot" for the average-length fiction story is $5-$6, but I'm happy to pay less if I can get a nice deal and have been known to pay more if I want it NOW and don't want to wait for it to have a deal or come down to a MMPB price.
If I can walk into Wal-Mart or Target and buy a book at 25% off cover, I want the same for my ebooks. Or at least, I want that opportunity, depending on where I shop for ebooks. There is value added in ebooks, but there is also value taken away IMO, so to me, the difference in format doesn't justify a regular 20-25% increase in real costs to me.