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Originally Posted by FizzyWater
- When I bought paperbacks (MMPB) I seldom paid more the $6.00, so I'm not asking for the eBooks to be the same as used, just the same as print
- If I decided to shell out $50 or more for theatre or Cirque du Soliel or a concert, I MIGHT do that once or twice a year - it's a treat. When I'm not immersed in a huge project, I can read 3-4 books a week (and it doesn't take me 8-10 hours to read a fiction novel!) It's just not the same thing.
- And although I didn't really look deeply into your example, I'd say there is extra production costs that are obvious in audiobooks (gotta pay someone to read it, to direct it, etc.) that make the increased price worth it.
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Most MMPBs now sell for 7.99-9.99. Blame inflation.
You can get lots of ebooks for less than $6. Unfortunately, the quality is hit or miss at best. What I do is load up on sales from the majors, freebies, and indies, and buy at full price only for my favorites. I don't get EVERY ebook for less than $6. I'm satisfied with spending less than $6 per ebook on average. Indeed, my average is probably nearer $3 per book- and I've bought a couple of 14.99s.