Random House to Adopt Agency Model Starting 3/1

[Angelique_Sere…]

I'm already seeing the results....the last two books in the Dexter series went up a few dollars. I was ok spending $9.99 on the latest book in a series but 12.99 is a little depressing.

[sygram]

I went through my wish list last night after reading this thread and bought some of the RH books.  I just looked over the pricing difference from last night and I saved about $12 on four books.

To the OP, wish I could give you another Laural and thanks for essentially buying me a book .

[Serendip]

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sygram wrote:

I went through my wish list last night after reading this thread and bought some of the RH books.  I just looked over the pricing difference from last night and I saved about $12 on four books.

To the OP, wish I could give you another Laural and thanks for essentially buying me a book .

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I gave the OP one for you!

[BearLion]

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ellsbells930 wrote:

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BrandieC wrote:

@ABthree:

Actually, BearLion won't have to look far for someone else who didn't like the first of the trilogy enough to even consider reading the second and third installments.  I'm glad I checked out the first one from the library instead of spending even $5 for it on my NOOK.

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I didn't like the 1st one either (although I did spend the $5 on it).  BearLion -if you like the 1st 2 - borrow the 3rd from the library.  Get on a hold list now & you might get it by the time you first 2).

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I started reading book #1 today, and I'm on page 71 and I like it so far. I actually did buy the 3rd book before agency pricing took effect (and the price went from $8.93 to $11.99).

The only bad thing is that I forgot about the other Random House books on my wishlist, specifically The Stand (though the price jump is about $2, so not that bad) and One Day (which was a $5 price jump. I do not boycott books over $9.99, but the sample did immediately grab me and I was just waiting around. Now, I definintely won't be buying the book).

As for the library--I haven't been to a library in about 11 or 12 years, since the first couple of years of hs! And, my schedule is too busy (and I sometimes like to read multiple books at one time), so the 2-3 week period may run before I read the book. I tend to read on my own schedule.

Most importantly, though, I wish that we'd all gotten more than 1 day's notice! But, I'm glad to have been able to give you all a heads up, especially after you have all been so helpful to me.

[jaquellae]

I bought the first book when I was trying to use up my remaining micropay balance from Fictionwise and liked it, but not enough to immediately read the rest of the trilogy. I might borrow the rest the trilogy from the library, once I whittle down my TBR list currently on my nook.

[shadowcat80]

I just have a question about this, do you believe this may effect pricing at barnes and noble and amazon down the road?

[ABthree]

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shadowcat80 wrote:

I just have a question about this, do you believe this may effect pricing at barnes and noble and amazon down the road?

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Yes, it will, immediately:  that's why they do it.

[illmunkeys]

....and I'm down to purchasing Baen and using the ol' library for everything else.

[MLBerry]

There is the possibility that the Agency Model will be found to be illegal price fixing.  See http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/03/ebook-pricing-deals-may-v_n_667919.html

[illmunkeys]

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MLBerry wrote:

There is the possibility that the Agency Model will be found to be illegal price fixing.  See http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/03/ebook-pricing-deals-may-v_n_667919.html

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There is always that hope, but any such investigation is years in the making. In the end, it will probably be a minor slap on the hand to all involved.

Sadly, consumers have proved that they'll gladly purchase eBooks @ the 12.99 price point or more. See, Ken Folliet for a brilliant example. This probably helped shift Random House over.

[shadowcat80]

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illmunkeys wrote:

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MLBerry wrote:

There is the possibility that the Agency Model will be found to be illegal price fixing.  See http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/03/ebook-pricing-deals-may-v_n_667919.html

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There is always that hope, but any such investigation is years in the making. In the end, it will probably be a minor slap on the hand to all involved.

Sadly, consumers have proved that they'll gladly purchase eBooks @ the 12.99 price point or more. See, Ken Folliet for a brilliant example. This probably helped shift Random House over.

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What will probably happen be the same to the music download companies few years ago when they were forced to matched the market's prices now everyone got about the same prices.

[Mupples]

I just checked my wishlist and the prices jumped for quite a few of them. It's sad- I really want to buy more and expand my e-library on the Nook permanetly...but I can't justify it because I'm being molested as it is by other things in life e.g. the gas pump. 2-4 dollars more doesn't seem like a whole lot- but it really adds up. Lucky for those who have the means to buy more. I think I'm going to have a pity party and cry on my loaned library books. At least someone is trying to do something

[shadowcat80]

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Mupples wrote:

I just checked my wishlist and the prices jumped for quite a few of them. It's sad- I really want to buy more and expand my e-library on the Nook permanetly...but I can't justify it because I'm being molested as it is by other things in life e.g. the gas pump. 2-4 dollars more doesn't seem like a whole lot- but it really adds up. Lucky for those who have the means to buy more. I think I'm going to have a pity party and cry on my loaned library books. At least someone is trying to do something

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Yes that's unforminate but, you can see get other titles on your nook that are cheaper, example if you have a favorite author example Tom Clancy, some of his stuff will be higher and some will be cheaper, now I agree some of the pricing is crazy, but if you want to add to your nook you don't have to spend a ton of money, heck some titles are either free or next to free like 99. cents.

[Mupples]

I know but I only read and buy what I like- and most stuff I read isn't on the 99 cent lists. I'm building with the idea of quality over quantity+personal taste.  I do try and keep an eye out for deals though

[AmericanMom]

It was intentionally short notice.  It was meant to line up with the iPad 2 announcement.  That's the reason Random House changed their minds.

[AlanNJ Inspired Bibliophile]

I just read the same thing regarding getting onto the iPad 2.  It's amazing that book publishers think the iPad is a reading device.  To me it just shows that they have no idea what their market is.

[shadowcat80]

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Mupples wrote:

I know but I only read and buy what I like- and most stuff I read isn't on the 99 cent lists. I'm building with the idea of quality over quantity+personal taste.  I do try and keep an eye out for deals though

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Are you trying to say any book that is not expensive has no quality at all?  Now I'm not a quantity one either, and yes there's cheaper books that are not worth reading but, to lump them all into that same box and deciding to only pay for expensive titles seems foolish to me.  Plus just because a book is 12,99 or so doesn't make it a quality read either.  Plus I wasn't just talking about 99 cents books, every author got books that range in price, I recently got ranger apprentice book 1 for 3.99 that's a great book series. 

[BearLion]

Did anyone see this attempt at rationalizing this move?

http://www.bnet.com/blog/publishing-style/why-random-house-8217s-surrender-on-8220agency-pricing-822...

I wish I could read the whole article from the ABA, but you have to pay to join.

[Mupples]

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shadowcat80 wrote:

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Are you trying to say any book that is not expensive has no quality at all?  Now I'm not a quantity one either, and yes there's cheaper books that are not worth reading but, to lump them all into that same box and deciding to only pay for expensive titles seems foolish to me.  Plus just because a book is 12,99 or so doesn't make it a quality read either.  Plus I wasn't just talking about 99 cents books, every author got books that range in price, I recently got ranger apprentice book 1 for 3.99 that's a great book series. 

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No, I'm not saying that inexpensive books have no quality. What I wish to read is generally in the 10-15 dollar range. It's just what the cost is for the books I want to read right now. I'm not taking this any further because it's off topic and I'm not ruining someone elses thread. I've simply stated my opinion on the pricing models and how it's affecting my reading to date. Next. 

[bklvr896]

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illmunkeys wrote:

Sadly, consumers have proved that they'll gladly purchase eBooks @ the 12.99 price point or more. See, Ken Folliet for a brilliant example. This probably helped shift Random House over.

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Why do you say sadly?  Do you believe that no eBooks are worth $12.99.  I look at each book individually and make a decision.  For me, some books are worth $12.99 just as they were worth me paying the HC price for the book, others, I will wait until paperbacks are issued and the price is lowered.  So I just wonder why it's "sadly, consumers will pay...."