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Originally Posted by DawnFalcon
Well yes, please do explain how wireless is involved between someone's ADSL or cable modem and Amazon's server.
Waiiiting.
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First... let's take a step back and remember that no matter how passionate we are about an issue, we can discuss it civilly. (moderator hat off now)
If you buy a book from Amazon, they charge you a wireless fee. That allows you to d/l that book via Whispernet... not once, but whenever you want to. Because you choose not to do that, doesn't make the fee a scam.
Now, do I think it would be good if Amazon offered a "download via web" only price for the book.. sure... that would be a nice option. But, the fact that they don't doesn't make it a "scam". I'm also sure saying that Amazon is scamming you doesn't motivate them to offer an alternative price and delivery method.
No, if you paid the fee and couldn't download the book via whispernet. Or you tried to use the wireless and it wouldn't send you the book. Or the fee was charged each time you d/l'ed via whispernet when you were told it was a one time fee... that would be fraud/scam. But, none of these things is the case.
As a consumer you have a choice. The fees are clearly spelled out on the web site and the price of the ebook is clearly marked before you purchase it. So, you make your choice and buy it or not.
But, let's be realistic here, you are not being scammed.
BOb