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spinoza · 09-08-2009, 07:18 AM

Now that we have four full-size ebookstores to choose from (Kindle, Sony, Barnes and Noble, and eBooks.com), are folks noticing wide variations in prices? So far I'm coming to the conclusion that Sony's bookstore is the most expensive, right up there with eBooks.com. Most interesting has been my perception that the Barnes and Noble pricing has been surprisingly aggressive, and that more often than not it has the best prices (sometimes significantly so).

Unfortunately I have a Sony Reader, so if I wish to read a book on the Reader I am frequently finding myself having to decide to buy the most expensive book. I am interested in purchasing one now, for example, that is $19 through the Sony Store, but only $9.99 at Barnes and Noble--what a difference! At that price it's not difficult deciding on the Barnes and Noble version, and then reading it on my iPhone. But then, if this continues my beloved Sony Reader may end up as one of those unused "gadgets" collecting dust on my shelf.

What are others experiences, are they different from mine?

09-08-2009, 07:18 AM	#1
spinoza Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston area Device: PRS-505, iPhone, MacBook Pro	Ebook price comparisons Now that we have four full-size ebookstores to choose from (Kindle, Sony, Barnes and Noble, and eBooks.com), are folks noticing wide variations in prices? So far I'm coming to the conclusion that Sony's bookstore is the most expensive, right up there with eBooks.com. Most interesting has been my perception that the Barnes and Noble pricing has been surprisingly aggressive, and that more often than not it has the best prices (sometimes significantly so). Unfortunately I have a Sony Reader, so if I wish to read a book on the Reader I am frequently finding myself having to decide to buy the most expensive book. I am interested in purchasing one now, for example, that is $19 through the Sony Store, but only $9.99 at Barnes and Noble--what a difference! At that price it's not difficult deciding on the Barnes and Noble version, and then reading it on my iPhone. But then, if this continues my beloved Sony Reader may end up as one of those unused "gadgets" collecting dust on my shelf. What are others experiences, are they different from mine?