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As one of those who is boycotting Kindle books that cost more than $9.99, I am amazed at how many of you that are mocking us. And that's right if the book were one penny more, I would not buy it. That is where we drew the line based on Amazon's marketing. And yes, we all realize that Amazon's marketing amounts to a non-promise that they feature in the advertising.
For me, there are exceptions. These include text books and technical material. These books typically cost $35 and up, way up in some cases. So I would not expect a book of this type to be had on my Kindle for $9.99. I am after all, reasonable.
To further drive this point home, I will always, no exception, not purchase any ebook where the Kindle price is not discounted as compared to the cheapest new book price on Amazon. There currently ebooks that are priced the same as paperback DTBs. I have written the publisher an email letter and after two-plus weeks, I have yet to receive a reply. So I will read other books.
I also see no reason not to participate in this boycott, as we are telling Amazon and the publishers why we are not buying the ebooks. If the publishers choose not to listen, that is their problem. I have more choices as to what I will read because of the Kindle...
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