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I was just about to start a thread suggesting the big publishers simply cut out Amazon and go direct. Why not? At least have their own site that has a "buy this book from" option that steers purchases to their book sellers.
For that matter, they should make a franchisable (I think I just invented a word) Authors direct buying site. Each author would get their own look/feel or at least branding.
I have no problem with most things Amazon. Nor do I have a problem with publishers setting prices for their own product. I think competition is one author/book vying for your money against another author/book....not different retailers vying to sell you the same author/book.
So, as Amazon does use, IMHO, predatory pricing practices that are not in the Publisher's best interest....STOP using Amazon to sell your books. Let the publishers set up their own sites, and let Amazon become the source for indie books.
The public will vote with their dollars
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