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Originally Posted by Boston
The problem with Macmillan's argument is that the same could be applied to setting of paper prices as much as electronic prices. And given the list retail prices for paper books nowadays, the last thing I want is publishers setting fixed prices - for paper or electronic.
I think the who blinks first depends on whether the other publishers follow.
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I can't see Amazon blinking. Amazon is about volume and efficiency so they can sell cheaper. If the publishers fix the price how can they compete? Why would people buy from Amazon rather then Apple, Sony, Kobo or any other ebook vendor? They can only do so much on the ease of buying front and website.
I think they understand this is a battle for the future of their book business.