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Originally Posted by ficbot
They are run by the same company and I would prefer to stick with one store, so I don't see why they are not matching it.
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A single-format store with low prices is an excellent way to improve market penetration of the eReader format. That is why B&N is doing this, but I agree that a single store is easier on consumers. However, I have found using FictionWise and the Kindle Store about equally has been relatively painless. I prefer FictionWise (LIT format if available) unless they are much more expensive or the ebook is only available in MOBI which is what I get at the Kindle store. I can see some people doing the same with FictionWise (or BoB) and ereader.com - use the primary store and your favorite format unless eReader is cheaper. This assumes either multi-format devices or a willingness to strip DRM.
Currently, FictionWise has the same price for all ebook formats (with an 5% discount at checkout for eReader). So it might not be easy (or possible) for FictionWise to offer different prices for eReader than for (say) MOBI. Also, I assume that ereader.com will simply drop some ebooks that are too expensive to sell at $12.95, but these can still be sold at FictionWise.