11/22/63 by Stephen King

pokee · 01-06-2012, 05:09 PM

Ugh...I've been wanting to read this book for a while, but $20 for an e-book? I think the most I've ever paid (even for new releases) is $14. Of course, I can't use my Jan. coupon on this, either (like most books I want to buy).

Anyone follow the publishers and Kobo price structures and know if the price of this book may drop soon?

It's not carried on my online library, so I was thinking of buying it. I have about 5 other books I can read though, so perhaps I'll wait...

JSWolf · 01-06-2012, 05:25 PM

It's an agency title. So the chances of the price dropping soon is very slim.

Guttenberg · 01-06-2012, 06:21 PM

Too bad. I just read the book and it was great... possibly SK's best yet (except for "The Stand", of course).
There are other places to find the book, but it might cause [snip by moderators] trouble for me to tell you exactly where.
Good hunting.

JSWolf · 01-06-2012, 06:23 PM

It is inappropriate to tell how to find an illegal eBook on MR.

pokee · 01-06-2012, 07:19 PM

I know how!

But, I'll probably buy it...it did come in first on goodreads.com for best Sci-Fi novel of 2011, so I can splurge! Thanks!

Guttenberg · 01-06-2012, 08:01 PM

I apologize for stepping over an apparent line, but since I did not technically nor specifically mention an alternate method of acquisition nor offer any instruction, I thought I was still OK. My bad.
For the record, I happily paid the full price for this much anticipated book on the very day it was released. It would be bad ju-ju indeed to deny the "King of Horror" his well-deserved royalties.
Peace.

Guttenberg · 01-06-2012, 08:19 PM

...I just went back in time to re-write my original post - did it work?

(Inside joke for those have read the book)

Happy reading.

JSWolf · 01-06-2012, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guttenberg

...I just went back in time to re-write my original post - did it work?

(Inside joke for those have read the book)

Happy reading.

Yep, it worked fine.

kiwipippa · 01-06-2012, 10:09 PM

At the kindle store for New Zealanders it is only $9.99US - but $24.99 (about $20USD) at kobo. Another example of agency pricing across the same market being a load of rubbish. Obviously Amazon don't play that game (and it's the same publisher and edition).

I know which one I'm going to buy.

Solicitous · 01-06-2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwipippa

At the kindle store for New Zealanders it is only $9.99US - but $24.99 (about $20USD) at kobo. Another example of agency pricing across the same market being a load of rubbish. Obviously Amazon don't play that game (and it's the same publisher and edition).

I know which one I'm going to buy.

Serious? When I log into amazon it is $17.31 but when I log into kobo it comes up as $16.99.

Love to know how it is that price for you at amazon.

Suzanna · 01-06-2012, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solicitous

Serious? When I log into amazon it is $17.31 but when I log into kobo it comes up as $16.99.

Love to know how it is that price for you at amazon.

When I log in from Canada, it's $19.99 at Kobo and $22.39 at Amazon.

kiwipippa · 01-07-2012, 12:14 AM

Here's the proof - Amazon's pricing in New Zealand seems really out of whack, especially when compared to Australia.

Solicitous · 01-07-2012, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwipippa

Here's the proof - Amazon's pricing in New Zealand seems really out of whack, especially when compared to Australia.

Slightly off topic but does this price from borders for a wifi seem a little off colour?
http://www.borders.com.au/electronic...lack/13950044/

HarryT · 01-07-2012, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokee

Ugh...I've been wanting to read this book for a while, but $20 for an e-book? I think the most I've ever paid (even for new releases) is $14. Of course, I can't use my Jan. coupon on this, either (like most books I want to buy).

Anyone follow the publishers and Kobo price structures and know if the price of this book may drop soon?

It's not carried on my online library, so I was thinking of buying it. I have about 5 other books I can read though, so perhaps I'll wait...

If you can wait until it's released in paperback, the eBook price should fall dramatically then.

46jimbo · 01-07-2012, 11:32 AM

The Sony Bookstore has it for $14.99 (for Canadians). This can be read on the Kobo without and conversion.

01-06-2012, 05:09 PM	#1
pokee Fanatic Posts: 569 Karma: 199759 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Device: Kobo WiFi, Kobo Glo, Kobo Vox, Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Tab2	11/22/63 by Stephen King Ugh...I've been wanting to read this book for a while, but $20 for an e-book? I think the most I've ever paid (even for new releases) is $14. Of course, I can't use my Jan. coupon on this, either (like most books I want to buy). Anyone follow the publishers and Kobo price structures and know if the price of this book may drop soon? It's not carried on my online library, so I was thinking of buying it. I have about 5 other books I can read though, so perhaps I'll wait...

01-06-2012, 06:21 PM	#3
Guttenberg Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 1398 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kobo wi-fi	Too bad. I just read the book and it was great... possibly SK's best yet (except for "The Stand", of course). There are other places to find the book, but it might cause [snip by moderators] trouble for me to tell you exactly where. Good hunting. Last edited by pdurrant; 01-06-2012 at 06:28 PM. Reason: Yes, telling people how to get illegal copies will get you in trouble.

01-07-2012, 12:14 AM	#12
kiwipippa Fanatic Posts: 578 Karma: 613022 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: kobo glo, kobo touch (dead), kindle touch, android phone	Here's the proof - Amazon's pricing in New Zealand seems really out of whack, especially when compared to Australia. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by kiwipippa; 01-07-2012 at 12:16 AM. Reason: uploaded the hardback price in error - here's the correct one

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	It's an agency title. So the chances of the price dropping soon is very slim.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	It is inappropriate to tell how to find an illegal eBook on MR.

01-06-2012, 07:19 PM	#5
pokee Fanatic Posts: 569 Karma: 199759 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Device: Kobo WiFi, Kobo Glo, Kobo Vox, Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Tab2	I know how! But, I'll probably buy it...it did come in first on goodreads.com for best Sci-Fi novel of 2011, so I can splurge! Thanks!

01-06-2012, 08:01 PM	#6
Guttenberg Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 1398 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kobo wi-fi	I apologize for stepping over an apparent line, but since I did not technically nor specifically mention an alternate method of acquisition nor offer any instruction, I thought I was still OK. My bad. For the record, I happily paid the full price for this much anticipated book on the very day it was released. It would be bad ju-ju indeed to deny the "King of Horror" his well-deserved royalties. Peace.

01-06-2012, 08:19 PM	#7
Guttenberg Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 1398 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kobo wi-fi	...I just went back in time to re-write my original post - did it work? (Inside joke for those have read the book) Happy reading.

01-06-2012, 10:09 PM	#9
kiwipippa Fanatic Posts: 578 Karma: 613022 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: kobo glo, kobo touch (dead), kindle touch, android phone	At the kindle store for New Zealanders it is only $9.99US - but $24.99 (about $20USD) at kobo. Another example of agency pricing across the same market being a load of rubbish. Obviously Amazon don't play that game (and it's the same publisher and edition). I know which one I'm going to buy.

01-07-2012, 11:32 AM	#15
46jimbo Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 143194 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, CANADA Device: Kobo Touch + Kobo Aura	The Sony Bookstore has it for $14.99 (for Canadians). This can be read on the Kobo without and conversion.