Whenever the prices don't line up like that (especially if there is a paperback version released), it seems that it's simply a mistake. I'm pretty sure they are working on getting that fixed, so the publishers properly handle the paperback status when pricing the books (or handle whatever role the store system might play in this).
But I consider that part of the startup aches and pains. I try to keep an eye out also by checking other stores prices before I buy. We've had some luck by posting the discrepencies in the "Help us find out of whack pricing" thread, but even then when a price gets fixed, sometimes it magically goes back up later, so buy quickly when the price is right! Might work, might not.
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