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Pre-agency, libraries served two purposes for me:
First, they were my "test-kitchen" for new-to-me authors. If a book looked interesting and I didn't know the author, I'd borrow it from the library. If I liked the book, that author would go on my to-buy list. If I was uncertain, the next book would also be borrowed. If I didn't like it, I usually didn't read that author again.
Second, they were for borrowing hardbacks for authors I wasn't willing to buy ebooks at hardback prices. For my "must-own" authors, I'd eventually buy the ebook when the price dropped. Otherwise, no sale.
Since Agency pricing, I borrow almost everything exclusively. I think - after I used up a bunch of 40% off gift cards - I've purchased approximately 6 books under Agency pricing.
Now that Agency pricing is....postponed?....I don't know. I've been buying books that have been offered at those really good deal prices (0.99-2.99). But I haven't seen any real change in pricing on the books I want as Agency slowly is removed. And the library habit is there, now. I'm not sure I'd go back to spending $2000 / year on ebooks, like I did before Agency pricing.
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