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Originally Posted by fjtorres
I doubt it is even possible. They are totally wedded to the idea of price fixing. It works beautifully in their home countries, after all. High pbook prices, minimal ebook penetration, government passing anti-discounting laws.
Publisher heaven.
Hachette would sooner abandon the anglosphere than voluntarilly give up no-discount agency.
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The enabler there is unwarranted governmental intrusion in the market. Thankfully, we're not there. The problem with boycotts is that most shoppers are apathetic and will continue to buy their "must haves"; no matter what the price is.
In the meantime, I'll continue to wage my own personal boycott against anyone who charges too much. There are always cheaper alternatives.