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Originally Posted by advocate2
If FictionWise knew this was coming, why didn't they send an email to members informing them that prices were about to be raised? They have no problem sending out email about sales.
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While Fictionwise probably could have handled this better, it's worth pointing out that BooksOnBoard did send out such an email and have been condemned for scaremongering in order to drive sales ahead of the change.
The fact is that the price increases will not be across the board, and the new model could also see some prices fall. It's all very confusing as it's been driven through by these five publishers at very short notice, probably in order to get the new pricing in place by the time the iPad launches.
Until the dust settles it's not at all clear what the outcome will be, and how the prices will really be affected.
It's also the imposition of sales tax on eBook sales in some states according to this new model that's going to have a significant effect on some stores and catalogues.
Graham