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Originally Posted by Tuna
My point here is that digital products may have no theoretical 'value' (any more than you can ascribe a value to a pulped up bit of dead tree), but they have a cost that should be met. If you are one of an audience of a thousand that all want a given ebook, just because it's free to reproduce doesn't free you from the obligation to pay for the creative effort that went into that book, or the infrastructure costs that were incurred getting the book into your e-reader.
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I think the rule of supply and demand would determine what is the appropriate price. If few people want your book, then even fewer will buy it at a high price that covers your costs.
I also think that DRM used to limit your access and fair use demands that the price be LOWER. I think people would not mind a higher price for DRM FREE E-Books.