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Old 04-28-2016, 12:44 PM   #933
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Originally Posted by Catlady View Post
Absolutely. Certainly there are higher-priced books that Downpour offers for a single credit; I don't understand what pricing policy would make these require the extra credit. The three I mentioned are from two different publishers, so it doesn't appear to be a publisher-specific issue either.

I had thought of changing Audible to Listener Light after my temporary hold expires and keeping Downpour, but now I think I'd be better off just dropping Downpour. Maybe I'll upgrade my Audible membership instead of downgrading it!
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Originally Posted by issybird View Post
I can't find which books they were now, but I also found books I wanted that cost two credits on Downpour.

It's a shame, really. I'd love to give Downpour more of my business, as the credits are cheaper and there's no DRM. I'd also like to help keep another player in the game.
Downpour is doing a pretty good job of shooting themselves in the foot. They have several things in their favor - DRM-free content, lower credit pricing, and the ability to purchase additional credits on demand. Working against them is a catalog only 1/5 the size of Audible's and too many 2-credit books. I fear the negatives will weigh more against them than the positives. Such a shame.
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