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Boyodublin · 09-09-2009, 11:19 PM

I used the ebookprice.info website (very useful tool) to investigate prices on a few current titles, and was absolutely appalled at the levels of cost differentiation. It seems that one of the principle cost formulas is based on the actual format the text is in, including mobi, epub, Pcr,etc. This of course may have more to do with what particular unit is used to read the text--Kindle, Sony reader, etc.

Now I understand another reason to fight for a single format that could be used on all reading units.

With so much free literature available already, of incredible standard I might add, it seems illogical to price new books out of the market. There is definitely a more sinister philosophy or plan behind the current pricing structures.

I will make my stand right here and now to proclaim that
"I, JK, will not purchase an ebook that is priced above $9.99."

Please consider joining me in taking a stand and signing onto a similar short msg. Maybe we can have the 'powers that be' listen to our complaint and get a response.
Am I still dreaming?

09-09-2009, 11:19 PM	#32
Boyodublin Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 72 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony Reader	Taking a Stand Against Greed I used the ebookprice.info website (very useful tool) to investigate prices on a few current titles, and was absolutely appalled at the levels of cost differentiation. It seems that one of the principle cost formulas is based on the actual format the text is in, including mobi, epub, Pcr,etc. This of course may have more to do with what particular unit is used to read the text--Kindle, Sony reader, etc. Now I understand another reason to fight for a single format that could be used on all reading units. With so much free literature available already, of incredible standard I might add, it seems illogical to price new books out of the market. There is definitely a more sinister philosophy or plan behind the current pricing structures. I will make my stand right here and now to proclaim that "I, JK, will not purchase an ebook that is priced above $9.99." Please consider joining me in taking a stand and signing onto a similar short msg. Maybe we can have the 'powers that be' listen to our complaint and get a response. Am I still dreaming?