Apple: we should be praised, not punished

[HansTWN]

For those in need of a good laugh today, here it is.

http://www.slashgear.com/apple-were-...xers-04284934/

[bgalbrecht]

Yes, I was really pleased when agency pricing went into effect so I no longer had to wait for a sale for me to be sure that I had the best price for the ebook I wanted to buy.

[forsooth]

Originally Posted by HansTWN

For those in need of a good laugh today, here it is.

http://www.slashgear.com/apple-were-...xers-04284934/

Judge not impressed.

[Sregener]

Apple saved the eBook industry! Imagine where we'd be without their paltry market share!

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by bgalbrecht

Yes, I was really pleased when agency pricing went into effect so I no longer had to wait for a sale for me to be sure that I had the best price for the ebook I wanted to buy.

Considering that the "best" price--post-agency--was pretty-much guaranteed to be higher than any pre-agency (non-sale) price, this seems like an odd sentiment. Unless you were joking?

"I used to be able to buy a new release ebook for $10-12 without bargain-hunting. Now I'm content with the knowlege that $15 is the cheapest price I'll be able to buy it from anywhere."

[Fluribus]

“Apple should be applauded and not condemned for its beneficial impact on the ebook market” he said, firing back that “what the government wants to do is reverse engineer a conspiracy from a market effect.”

Everyone involved wanted to raise prices in all outlets. They got together and came to an agreement that forced the raising of prices in all outlets. Sounds like occasions when government officials flout open meeting laws by proclaiming that their meeting isn't a meeting.

This argument seems like a poor strategy. My impression is that judges like to see a measure of contrition when handing down sentences.

[j.p.s]

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Considering that the "best" price--post-agency--was pretty-much guaranteed to be higher than any pre-agency (non-sale) price, this seems like an odd sentiment. Unless you were joking?

"I used to be able to buy a new release ebook for $10-12 without bargain-hunting. Now I'm content with the knowlege that $15 is the cheapest price I'll be able to buy it from anywhere."

Irony meter on the fritz?

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by j.p.s

Irony meter on the fritz?

My irony-dar is in for an upgrade. So I'm flying a bit blind right now.

[frahse]

If Apple is one thing, it is audacious!

But we shouldn't forget egotistical which came in a close second.

[tompe]

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Considering that the "best" price--post-agency--was pretty-much guaranteed to be higher than any pre-agency (non-sale) price, this seems like an odd sentiment. Unless you were joking?

"I used to be able to buy a new release ebook for $10-12 without bargain-hunting. Now I'm content with the knowlege that $15 is the cheapest price I'll be able to buy it from anywhere."

Totally rational arguments. It is well known that the absolute value is irrelevant. What is important is that you do not want to make a bad deal. So it is time-saving to have the same price.

I hate all coupons and the time waste it is to handle then. So I think the situation without coupons with a well known price is much better.

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by tompe

Totally rational arguments. It is well known that the absolute value is irrelevant. What is important is that you do not want to make a bad deal. So it is time-saving to have the same price.

I hate all coupons and the time waste it is to handle then. So I think the situation without coupons with a well known price is much better.

That makes absolutely no rational sense to me. You wouldn't have to waste ANY time shopping (or use ANY coupons) to get a better deal than what agency offered new release ebooks for (before agency went into effect). Quite simply put: the highest priced, big 6 new release—pre-agency—was cheaper (no promotional sale, no coupons) than the cheapest post-agency price. Which means your argument boils down to; "I like paying a higher price overall if it means no one else can get it cheaper than I did."

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by bgalbrecht

Yes, I was really pleased when agency pricing went into effect so I no longer had to wait for a sale for me to be sure that I had the best price for the ebook I wanted to buy.

[tompe]

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

"I like paying a higher price overall if it means no one else can get it cheaper than I did."

Yes, and it has been shown that there is a psychological mechanism that can have this consequence.

Why do you think that is strange? They did experiments asking about recieveing money. And people preferred less money if that meant they got more money than other people.

[j.p.s]

Originally Posted by tompe

Yes, and it has been shown that there is a psychological mechanism that can have this consequence.

Why do you think that is strange? They did experiments asking about recieveing money. And people preferred less money if that meant they got more money than other people.

Now you have me confused.

Is this a quality of human nature that you are embracing, or were you being sarcastic in post #10?

[tompe]

Originally Posted by j.p.s

Now you have me confused.

Is this a quality of human nature that you are embracing, or were you being sarcastic in post #10?

I am not sarcastic.

I usually do not spend the time to find "deals". And it is annoying to pay more than other people. I will be more happy if I do not pay more than other people. And one way to achieve that is if the price is the same for all people. I do not mine paying a bit extra for being more happy.