How much have you saved by buying an ereader? - Page 2

plib · 07-05-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

$3.47

Does that include tax?

spindlegirl · 07-05-2012, 12:38 PM

The hundreds of free public domain works have saved me a lot of money. Prior to my discovery of PG and MR library and calibre, I was actually buying the classics in print book format little by little.

Kumabjorn · 07-05-2012, 12:55 PM

I've saved on dusting book shelves. I've also turned into a hoarder. I have too many eBooks in my TBR list. Seems I can't refuse an offer from Amazon.

HarryT · 07-05-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

I've saved on dusting book shelves. I've also turned into a hoarder. I have too many eBooks in my TBR list. Seems I can't refuse an offer from Amazon.

Dusting? The word rings a bell, but I can't quite bring to mind what it means... Does it have any connection with other mysterious words like "ironing"?

RDaneel54 · 07-05-2012, 01:08 PM

I don't have any numbers, but here's some factors:

1. Decreased costs in fuel due to decreased trips to book stores.
2. Increased costs in ereaders since I love to read and buy tech.
3. Increased costs in book buying because I now read a lot more.
4. Decreased costs in movies and other forms of entertainment (see #3).

Actual numbers, who knows? But my guess is I've spent more over the last four years versus any other previous four year period.

Kumabjorn · 07-05-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Dusting? The word rings a bell, but I can't quite bring to mind what it means... Does it have any connection with other mysterious words like "ironing"?

An archaic concept, quite common before eBooks, like making coffee before Nespresso, or vacuuming before robots.

sunnysmiles · 07-05-2012, 02:36 PM

I think I have spent far more on book readers than I have spent on books .

ficbot · 07-05-2012, 03:06 PM

I keep a spreadsheet. I have added up costs spent on devices and on books, then divided it by number of books I've read. The freebies balance out the cost of the books I pay for. The cost per read, adding up all costs divided by books read, is at about $9 right now, but I have a huge backlog of unread books and once I get through that, I expect the number to drop.

covingtoncat73 · 07-05-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by spindlegirl

The hundreds of free public domain works have saved me a lot of money. Prior to my discovery of PG and MR library and calibre, I was actually buying the classics in print book format little by little.

Yeah, I love not having to buy the classics. I have no idea if eReading has saved me money or cost me money. I do love the instant gratification because I have no patience. None. I have gotten some good deals on books I might not have otherwise bought, thanks to my Kobo, the Kobo app, and the Kindle app.

Additionally, since I got my 10'' tablet, I've been getting into graphic novels/comics (bought both with the Kindle app and the Comixology app) in eFormat.

I think you can say that I have bought more than I would have but (in most cases) paid less for it. Truthfully, it has probably cost me money but I'm not compaining...too much.

I am going to resolve to work my way through my to-read pile a bit before buying anything else for awhile. I may read some free E.R. Burroughs.

Blossom · 07-05-2012, 03:37 PM

I haven't saved anything. After I got a eReader I went crazy buying books. Although I am doing better this year than the previous two years but I spent a couple thousands on books in the last 3 years.

cfrizz · 07-05-2012, 04:11 PM

I don't care about the cost, but the amount of space I have saved is HUGE. For that it is worth it's weight in gold!

Apache · 07-05-2012, 05:17 PM

I have saved in that ebooks cost me less than Hard and paperback books, in most cases. I have also saved because there are so many free books available. But, I have always been a readaholic and I still purchase lots of books. As my wife says, at least I do not smoke or drink.

Apache

crossi · 07-05-2012, 05:33 PM

Since I've rebought as ebooks more than half of the paper books I owned I can't say I've saved money. I've also bought a bunch of books, granted at a lower price than a typical MM paperback, that I wouldn't have bought at all in paper. Overall I've been spending more. Quite a lot more.

carld · 07-05-2012, 05:35 PM

I've read a ton of freebies, classics and cheap ebooks, so I'm sure my K3 has far more than paid for itself, my original $399 K1, maybe not.

DrNefario · 07-05-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cfrizz

I don't care about the cost, but the amount of space I have saved is HUGE. For that it is worth it's weight in gold!

But that's exactly when you want the paperbacks, if you're getting the weight in gold.

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07-05-2012, 12:38 PM	#17
spindlegirl Wizard Posts: 1,594 Karma: 21245891 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra h20, Paperwhite 2017, Phone & Tablet w Moonreader	The hundreds of free public domain works have saved me a lot of money. Prior to my discovery of PG and MR library and calibre, I was actually buying the classics in print book format little by little.

07-05-2012, 12:55 PM	#18
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	I've saved on dusting book shelves. I've also turned into a hoarder. I have too many eBooks in my TBR list. Seems I can't refuse an offer from Amazon.

07-05-2012, 01:08 PM	#20
RDaneel54 Aging Positronic Brain Posts: 633 Karma: 2155452 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Aurora (when off-Earth) Device: Amazon Oasis; iPhone, iPad Mini	I don't have any numbers, but here's some factors: 1. Decreased costs in fuel due to decreased trips to book stores. 2. Increased costs in ereaders since I love to read and buy tech. 3. Increased costs in book buying because I now read a lot more. 4. Decreased costs in movies and other forms of entertainment (see #3). Actual numbers, who knows? But my guess is I've spent more over the last four years versus any other previous four year period.

07-05-2012, 02:36 PM	#22
sunnysmiles Addict Posts: 279 Karma: 1188010 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Device: I pad air, kindle pw2 and kindle touch , kindle had fire Nook pad nook	I think I have spent far more on book readers than I have spent on books .

07-05-2012, 03:06 PM	#23
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	I keep a spreadsheet. I have added up costs spent on devices and on books, then divided it by number of books I've read. The freebies balance out the cost of the books I pay for. The cost per read, adding up all costs divided by books read, is at about $9 right now, but I have a huge backlog of unread books and once I get through that, I expect the number to drop.

07-05-2012, 03:37 PM	#25
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I haven't saved anything. After I got a eReader I went crazy buying books. Although I am doing better this year than the previous two years but I spent a couple thousands on books in the last 3 years.

07-05-2012, 04:11 PM	#26
cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,579 Karma: 36389706 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	I don't care about the cost, but the amount of space I have saved is HUGE. For that it is worth it's weight in gold!

07-05-2012, 05:17 PM	#27
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,306 Karma: 90981752 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	I have saved in that ebooks cost me less than Hard and paperback books, in most cases. I have also saved because there are so many free books available. But, I have always been a readaholic and I still purchase lots of books. As my wife says, at least I do not smoke or drink. Apache

07-05-2012, 05:33 PM	#28
crossi Guru Posts: 997 Karma: 12000001 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Wahington U.S. Device: kindle	Since I've rebought as ebooks more than half of the paper books I owned I can't say I've saved money. I've also bought a bunch of books, granted at a lower price than a typical MM paperback, that I wouldn't have bought at all in paper. Overall I've been spending more. Quite a lot more.

07-05-2012, 05:35 PM	#29
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I've read a ton of freebies, classics and cheap ebooks, so I'm sure my K3 has far more than paid for itself, my original $399 K1, maybe not.