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I'm sure it's already been said, but since I don't feel like reading this whole thread...
This really really really irritates me. I never buy books in hardcover, unless they are in the sale bin or at a used book sale. One of the things I love about my Sony is I can get hardcovers for a much cheaper price, and I don't have to wait til it comes out in paperback. They are actually making more money off me in this scenario, and I believe that is the same for a lot of people. Sure, it's going to take away from some hardcover sales, but are they even trying to compare? I bet the ebooks more that make up the difference, but I'm sure they all have their heads in their butts thinking those were ALL LOST HARDCOVERS SALES OH NOES!!!!
These publishers need to do some market research. If they polled buyers of ebook "hardcovers" I bet a ton would say they would have waited for the book to go in paperback or just borrow it from the library or a friend.
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