Boycott all books over 9.99!! - Page 2

Alisa · 02-10-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

But the prices at other shops can still be expensive. And that can be Amazon's fault since they have the right to lower prices on Mobipocket format eBooks.

I thought that the Mobipocket books were supplied via other services like Overdrive and the prices were set by publishers. Amazon sets the price on their store and frequently opts to take a loss or very small margins.

Alisa · 02-10-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ervserver

Soon as my local library jumps onto the e-book wagon I won't be buying many books.

You're well set up to do that having both the 505 and the Kindle. Sadly for me, most of the books, especially new additions, are ADE rather than Mobi. I think it's because ADE has the ability to allow readers to return the book early. With Mobi, you have it for three weeks even if you finish it in three days. I've considered looking for a cheap, used 505 just for library books but the selection of books I want isn't quite enough to mandate it, plus I know I would miss search and dictionary look up. Still, I'm tempted to go for it even with the reduced capabilities. I'd like to support my library's ebook venture and show that it's wanted.

bwaldron · 02-10-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Amazon owns Mobipocket. So any of the high Mobipocket format prices does make Amazon the culprit.

Sorry, no. Blame still goes to the publishers.

rho1640 · 02-10-2009, 02:21 PM

I have found that if I am willing to wait a bit the price comes down -- of course there have been occasions that I just can't wait - that whole instant need for things -- but it still is cheaper than the book so I am happy

Alisa · 02-10-2009, 02:24 PM

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HarryT · 02-10-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

I thought that the Mobipocket books were supplied via other services like Overdrive and the prices were set by publishers. Amazon sets the price on their store and frequently opts to take a loss or very small margins.

The prices are set by publishers. "Mega-corporations" like Amazon can afford to take the hit of selling best-sellers at a loss. Small eBook stores clearly cannot. The original poster is somewhat misguided, IMHO.

pshrynk · 02-10-2009, 02:27 PM

Okay. But that's only because I generally wait for prices to come down by themselves. Which they do. So, sure.

slayda · 02-10-2009, 02:31 PM

Why not just boycott all Amazon ebooks. They're all too restrictive.

dirtylc · 02-10-2009, 02:32 PM

I like all the inputs so far on this topic and have been surprised by the tenacity that many have shown. I think that the book publishers are operating under the wrong pricing system and it is our right and responsibility as early adapters to gain appropriate prices for future users. The community will grow overtime but will be seriously hindered by extraordinarily high prices. Yes they are high it doesn't cost the same to produce an ebook.

HarryT · 02-10-2009, 02:35 PM

The publisher has a "right" to set whatever price they wish for their product.

You have the "right" as a consumer, to choose to buy or not to buy at that price.

You do not, with the greatest respect, have the right to "dictate" to the publisher what price they "should" sell their product at. At the end of the day, the market will determine what the appropriate price is.

bwaldron · 02-10-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtylc

I think that the book publishers are operating under the wrong pricing system and it is our right and responsibility as early adapters to gain appropriate prices for future users.

Your argument appeared to be aimed at Amazon as opposed to the publishers. I do agree with you that many ebook prices are too high.

Alisa · 02-10-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bwaldron

Your argument appeared to be aimed at Amazon as opposed to the publishers. I do agree with you that many ebook prices are too high.

Specifically at Amazon books over $9.99 with the idea that somehow they violated a promise to us. I think the internet call for this boycott stems both from a lack of understanding about the particular promise and the actual stats about book prices at Amazon.

europas_ice · 02-10-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ervserver

Soon as my local library jumps onto the e-book wagon I won't be buying many books.

Library ebooks aren't necessarily as great as they sound. I can't read the ebooks that my library offers on my Sony because they have some sort of special software protections that only allow you to read the book for 2 weeks or whatever, like a regular library book. But Sony can't process it, so I can't read any of them on it.

Does anyone have experience with library books on the Kindle?

desertgrandma · 02-10-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by europas_ice

Library ebooks aren't necessarily as great as they sound. I can't read the ebooks that my library offers on my Sony because they have some sort of special software protections that only allow you to read the book for 2 weeks or whatever, like a regular library book. But Sony can't process it, so I can't read any of them on it.

Does anyone have experience with library books on the Kindle?

If you run the Kindlefix script you can put your library books on your kindle and read them there, AFTER you download them to your computer.

However, once the library loan period is over, they will automatically become unreadable.

Still, its better than schlepping back and forth, and there is no late fees!

desertgrandma · 02-10-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The publisher has a "right" to set whatever price they wish for their product.

You have the "right" as a consumer, to choose to buy or not to buy at that price.

You do not, with the greatest respect, have the right to "dictate" to the publisher what price they "should" sell their product at. At the end of the day, the market will determine what the appropriate price is.

AACCK! I agree! I just don't buy the books I feel are too expensive. They always go down in price once the 'newness' has worn off.

It may be months, but what book is that important?

02-10-2009, 02:24 PM	#20
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	Deleted Last edited by Alisa; 02-10-2009 at 02:41 PM. Reason: Deleted. I decided this was a bit ill-humored and uncharitable of me.

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rho1640 Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle 1	I have found that if I am willing to wait a bit the price comes down -- of course there have been occasions that I just can't wait - that whole instant need for things -- but it still is cheaper than the book so I am happy

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dirtylc Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle 1 (the best one!)	I like all the inputs so far on this topic and have been surprised by the tenacity that many have shown. I think that the book publishers are operating under the wrong pricing system and it is our right and responsibility as early adapters to gain appropriate prices for future users. The community will grow overtime but will be seriously hindered by extraordinarily high prices. Yes they are high it doesn't cost the same to produce an ebook.

02-10-2009, 02:35 PM	#25
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,547 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The publisher has a "right" to set whatever price they wish for their product. You have the "right" as a consumer, to choose to buy or not to buy at that price. You do not, with the greatest respect, have the right to "dictate" to the publisher what price they "should" sell their product at. At the end of the day, the market will determine what the appropriate price is.