MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Can someone explain the publishers stinking-thinking to me

Seer · 01-25-2012, 07:55 PM

Okay, I'm a newbie in this forum, so don't all jump at me, all at once. I have to agree with CJJ. As a prolific reader, I buy a LOT of books, always have. When I see a physical book, especially at a B&N, ( (but even Wal-Mart), for less than the eBook, I feel ripped off. As a consumer, there is just no viable explanation for why a digital book, delivered electronically, with should ever cost more than a physical book with all it's encumbant costs. Period. If the publishers can't set the price lower than common retail discount stores, then they need to leave it retail pricing. It's insulting really, and I think it invites piracy.

01-25-2012, 07:55 PM	#15
Seer Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: IPad	Okay, I'm a newbie in this forum, so don't all jump at me, all at once. I have to agree with CJJ. As a prolific reader, I buy a LOT of books, always have. When I see a physical book, especially at a B&N, ( (but even Wal-Mart), for less than the eBook, I feel ripped off. As a consumer, there is just no viable explanation for why a digital book, delivered electronically, with should ever cost more than a physical book with all it's encumbant costs. Period. If the publishers can't set the price lower than common retail discount stores, then they need to leave it retail pricing. It's insulting really, and I think it invites piracy.