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Old 11-02-2017, 07:55 AM   #34
MikeB1972
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Originally Posted by DiapDealer View Post
I don't disagree in principle. But when looking for reasons for piracy, a steep increase in price from one installment to the next is surely relevant, no? I don't think anyone (other than pirates themselves) consider price to be a justification.
Relevant yes, it just seems to match the reasons for shoplifting and burglary to me.
Also, was it a steep increase in price or is the comparison between hardback and paperback release ebook pricing? The only reference I can find is that new books cost more, doesn't mention if they are out in paperback yet.

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Originally Posted by darryl View Post
Mike. I added a little more to that post. I don't think my own comments are substantially different to Konrath's. I just think the author here made two mistakes, releasing the earc and pricing too high. In these circumstances it would in my view be ludicrous to claim that she has not lost sales to piracy.
I think we mostly agree to be honest darryl
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