01-06-2012, 04:09 PM | #1 |
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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... |
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It's an agency title. So the chances of the price dropping soon is very slim.
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01-06-2012, 05:21 PM | #3 |
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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 05:28 PM. Reason: Yes, telling people how to get illegal copies will get you in trouble. |
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It is inappropriate to tell how to find an illegal eBook on MR.
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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!
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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. |
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...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. |
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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).
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Here's the proof - Amazon's pricing in New Zealand seems really out of whack, especially when compared to Australia.
Last edited by kiwipippa; 01-06-2012 at 11:16 PM. Reason: uploaded the hardback price in error - here's the correct one |
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The Sony Bookstore has it for $14.99 (for Canadians). This can be read on the Kobo without and conversion.
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