Some of the bargain ebooks aren't just to get you to the "store" but also to get you to reading certain authors. Assume you're a publisher and you have an author you think is good. You put one of his books on the freebie list and if people like it, they might get another from that author.
Why are older books sometimes fairly pricey? I like older books. I was disappointed when finding Chester Himes or even Rex Stout showed books that weren't cheap. Well, if you're looking for books by one of those authors then you actual have an interest beyond, "This might be good." They're priced accordingly. Not as high as the new hot wunderkind but not a bargain, either. Unless, you actually want that author.
I get plenty of books I enjoy to read and I have no sympathy for the "I'm entitled" folks.
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