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Amazon intentionally delayed/prevented the shipment of Hachette books to customers. What actions did Hachette take that would be similarly punitive (or punitiv

by zzzeek 12y ago

Amazon intentionally delayed/prevented the shipment of Hachette books to customers. What actions did Hachette take that would be similarly punitive (or punitive at all)?

WalterBright 12y ago
Hachette demanded certain prices as condition of allowing Amazon to carry them.
firebones 12y ago
False. Hachette didn't have a contract with Amazon, and therefore Amazon wasn't under any obligation to pre-stock (i.e., donate warehouse space to) Hachette books. There was no prevention of shipments. Any delays were due to Hachette not having the same responsive fulfillment capacity that Amazon has. Similarly, offering Hachette books at Hachette's list prices is being spun by Author's United as something negative. If Hachette wanted competitive prices--change the list price.