Thread: Why is it okay for Jobs, but not for Bezos?
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Old 02-05-2010, 08:38 AM   #64
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Originally Posted by TallMomof2 View Post
What really tees me off about this is that I can walk into Costco and buy almost any new release hardback for $15.19 plus 5% sales tax. I was just there today and that's what hardcovers are mostly priced at. Paperbacks are usually $4.99 or $5.99. MMPB a bit higher.

Why should I expect to pay $14.99 for an ebook that will have DRM, only a 50% chance of real cover art, and no ability to resell or giveaway? Plus add that the formatting is rarely as good as the hardback and all I see is that the publishers are greedy and have a very low opinion of ebook consumers. Another thing that upsets me is how little authors make off of any book. I wish my favorite authors had tip jars on their websites so that I could pay them directly.
Heartily agree on all points.
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