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Originally Posted by Crusader
Kindle store: $119.97 (list pricing used)
Fictionwise: $105.59 (list pricing used)
Very close to each other. Fictionwise has a slight edge due to the current sale so for all intents and purposes we can call it an even match at this stage.
When the magic of Micropay rebates come into place it is a whole different story. Taking the rebates and a bit of well planned buying into consideration I actually spend only $42.51 (actual money) for my purchases.
Kindle store: $119.97 = $7.05 avg per book.
Fictionwise: $42.51 = $2.50 avg per book.
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Well, I suppose then since Amazon is losing $1/ebook sold then Fictionwise is losing $6/ebook sold right?
I still cannot believe people buy into the idea Amazon is actually losing money one each ebook sold, any CPA firm can cook the books turning any business into a loser on paper if it is to the advantage of the company. Plus I suspect there is also other motives for the pundits who make this claim...it would be interesting to see what stocks those folks own themselves. Or who advertises the most where they are employed.
BTW, I too cleaned up on the 100% rebate deal with the added 25% and what not along with the tip to get a rebate on books bought with the rebate bucks...I stopped counting when the $100ish I spent hit about $210 in actual price and even accounting for other rebates over the year I still come out near 50% off net prices...I won't need a new book for a year now...gotta love that!