Thread: CBC: E-book prices spark battle between publishers, retailers
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Old 12-17-2011, 03:23 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by BWinmill View Post
I love how the publishers say that printing is a fraction of the cost of the book, but won't say what that fraction is.


This is a pet peeve of mine in ANY advertising - "at a fraction of the cost!"

What they don't tell you is WHAT fraction. 99/100 is a fraction. Saying something is "a fraction" doesn't mean it's a good deal!
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