Would you buy an electronic book for under $2 - Page 2

carpetmojo · 06-09-2011, 06:27 AM

'Course I would !

Does anyone really turn a book down, if the subject's of interest to them, because it's too cheap ?

Doesn't happen in my business, anyway - the buggers are always trying to beat me down.

jridley · 06-09-2011, 12:50 PM

I've picked up a few dozen excellent books from Baen for free. Price does not necessarily reflect quality.

That said, there are some truly excreble titles in the cheap slots at B&N.

jersysman · 06-10-2011, 04:46 PM

I have and I will probably always will. In fact, I look for books in that price range, and if they are a genre that interests me, chances are I will buy it.

Joykins · 06-10-2011, 09:34 PM

Sure. I usually pop around and read reviews first if I'm not familiar with the author, and I've gotten only a few duds that way. Most have been good bargains. I usually keep tabs of the promotional deals in the forums here.

Namekuseijin · 06-11-2011, 08:21 PM

sure, price means nothing, as the public domain classics sugest.

ChrisHoward · 06-12-2011, 09:00 PM

Yup! All the time. Some publishers lower prices to .99 or 1.99 specifically to boost sales. I know Amazon adjusts and compares prices with books on B&N, and probably the other way around. I definitely take the cover into account, and about half the time get a sample to read first. The price usually isn't that important--as long as it's reasonable.

Chris

odiakkoh · 06-12-2011, 09:06 PM

Lol I am getting to the point where I don't want to spend more than $2 on an ebook. I look at $2.99 books wishing they would go on a sale xD

basschick · 06-13-2011, 01:07 AM

like everyone else, sure i buy ebooks for less thasn $2 - and a few have become favorites.

philandjan · 06-13-2011, 11:55 AM

I have read a number of Amazon's free offerings

Some were over-priced

but others have resulted in me buying more of the author's works.

siraks · 06-13-2011, 12:13 PM

definitely. if they're in your area of interest and seem good enough why not buy them for $2 or less.
there are plenty of indie authors that like to sell their work in this range, and many i found by browsing mobileread.

i also found books by john locke, all of his are $0.99 and are really good in the spy/espionage/thriller area.
some better than others but i have all seven to date.

if a hardcover is out that i must have and the ebook is over $6 i have to think long and hard if i want to purchase it or wait it out. normally i'd buy the hardcover at $30 but now i try to curb the spending and find the best deals possible.

sometimes a book will never be in the $2 range but if i can get more in this range than not i consider it a win.

Giggleton · 06-13-2011, 01:49 PM

lol, don't judge an ebook by it's price I suppose.

calail · 06-13-2011, 07:32 PM

ABSOLUTELY! i've found PLENTY of authors with bargain-priced books; they aren't cheap books, but GREAT books at cheap prices!

Bargain eBook Hunter posts daily about low-priced and free eBooks. i'm always finding new authors writing great stories. check them out, if you're interested in something new too!

TGS · 06-16-2011, 05:24 PM

It's a bit like taking a punt on a paper book in a remaindered book shop - I have come across a number of outstanding authors that way - Brian Moore and Barbara Pym come to mind. I guess the difference with ebooks is that there are so many of them and the cheapos are often self-published, which would put me off.

BrowseTheStacks · 06-17-2011, 01:12 AM

I have seen on tv news magazines that the same product in a store will sell better priced higher then lower. People have it in there mind that high price equalls quality. As they say don't judge a book by it's cover (or price).

calail · 06-17-2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TGS

...and the cheapos are often self-published, which would put me off.

why is that? i'm curious.

06-09-2011, 06:27 AM	#16
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Fat chance !!!!!!!!!! 'Course I would ! Does anyone really turn a book down, if the subject's of interest to them, because it's too cheap ? Doesn't happen in my business, anyway - the buggers are always trying to beat me down.

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jridley Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 2606 Join Date: May 2008 Device: Nook Touch	I've picked up a few dozen excellent books from Baen for free. Price does not necessarily reflect quality. That said, there are some truly excreble titles in the cheap slots at B&N.

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jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	I have and I will probably always will. In fact, I look for books in that price range, and if they are a genre that interests me, chances are I will buy it.

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Joykins Wizard Posts: 1,609 Karma: 9211856 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: kindle Oasis 2018, kindle 4 NT, kindle PW2, iPhone, iPad mini	Sure. I usually pop around and read reviews first if I'm not familiar with the author, and I've gotten only a few duds that way. Most have been good bargains. I usually keep tabs of the promotional deals in the forums here.

06-11-2011, 08:21 PM	#20
Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	sure, price means nothing, as the public domain classics sugest.

06-12-2011, 09:00 PM	#21
ChrisHoward Member Posts: 22 Karma: 30000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad, Kindle 2, Sony Reader	Yup! All the time. Some publishers lower prices to .99 or 1.99 specifically to boost sales. I know Amazon adjusts and compares prices with books on B&N, and probably the other way around. I definitely take the cover into account, and about half the time get a sample to read first. The price usually isn't that important--as long as it's reasonable. Chris

06-12-2011, 09:06 PM	#22
odiakkoh Guru Posts: 823 Karma: 1818344 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: iPhone 5s	Lol I am getting to the point where I don't want to spend more than $2 on an ebook. I look at $2.99 books wishing they would go on a sale xD

06-13-2011, 01:07 AM	#23
basschick Wizard Posts: 1,096 Karma: 4695691 Join Date: May 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	like everyone else, sure i buy ebooks for less thasn $2 - and a few have become favorites.

06-13-2011, 11:55 AM	#24
philandjan Trainee Old Git Posts: 78 Karma: 162 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dégagnac, France Device: Kindle	I have read a number of Amazon's free offerings Some were over-priced but others have resulted in me buying more of the author's works.

06-13-2011, 12:13 PM	#25
siraks use the force Posts: 575 Karma: 564666 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario Device: Kobo Touch, Lenovo K1	definitely. if they're in your area of interest and seem good enough why not buy them for $2 or less. there are plenty of indie authors that like to sell their work in this range, and many i found by browsing mobileread. i also found books by john locke, all of his are $0.99 and are really good in the spy/espionage/thriller area. some better than others but i have all seven to date. if a hardcover is out that i must have and the ebook is over $6 i have to think long and hard if i want to purchase it or wait it out. normally i'd buy the hardcover at $30 but now i try to curb the spending and find the best deals possible. sometimes a book will never be in the $2 range but if i can get more in this range than not i consider it a win.

06-13-2011, 01:49 PM	#26
Giggleton Banned Posts: 1,687 Karma: 4368191 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Device: Kindle3	lol, don't judge an ebook by it's price I suppose.

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calail Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 50012 Join Date: May 2011 Location: central florida Device: Kindle PW; android; PC	ABSOLUTELY! i've found PLENTY of authors with bargain-priced books; they aren't cheap books, but GREAT books at cheap prices! Bargain eBook Hunter posts daily about low-priced and free eBooks. i'm always finding new authors writing great stories. check them out, if you're interested in something new too!

06-16-2011, 05:24 PM	#28
TGS Country Member Posts: 9,058 Karma: 7676767 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Liseuse: Irex DR800. PRS 505 in the house, and the missus has an iPad.	It's a bit like taking a punt on a paper book in a remaindered book shop - I have come across a number of outstanding authors that way - Brian Moore and Barbara Pym come to mind. I guess the difference with ebooks is that there are so many of them and the cheapos are often self-published, which would put me off.

06-17-2011, 01:12 AM	#29
BrowseTheStacks BrowseTheStacks Posts: 127 Karma: 24316 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa FL Device: Kindle 3 3G + WI-FI	I have seen on tv news magazines that the same product in a store will sell better priced higher then lower. People have it in there mind that high price equalls quality. As they say don't judge a book by it's cover (or price).