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Here's my counterpoint. Your argument makes 100% sense in the short-term. In the long run, Amazon's strategically thin margins on technical books will disappear
by phobosanomaly 6y ago
Here's my counterpoint. Your argument makes 100% sense in the short-term. In the long run, Amazon's strategically thin margins on technical books will disappear when the other vendors are driven out of business, and books across the board will see a price hike.
- rdtwo 6y agoBut by that point he might be retired on an island somewhere and that extra 100 saved has turned into 300 due to wise investment choices
- jefurii 6y agoIn other words, pulled up the ladder behind him? That's pretty rotten.
- sukilot 6y agoAmazon doesn't write books. If they raise margins, anyone (including the publisher) can pop up a storefront and promote it on Twitter to the community.