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The Publisher
 01 Jun 2008, 17:08 #34783 Reply To Post
The Bookseller has an interesting story in the light of the YWO Amazon boycott:

Just as Amazon doesn't want to sell print-on-demand titles unless they make sufficient profit from them, they're also squeezing traditional (large) publishers for more discount.

For me, this is just about business and maximizing profits. I was in the same position one time when a major high street retailer refused to stock the titles I published unless we increased their discount. We refused and began a major drive with independents who ended up selling far more of our titles than normal, and eventually the major seller came back cap in hand and sued for peace.

If Amazon won't sell Hachette titles, then of course the Internet retailer will lose out to other online operators or even to the high street. But I maintain that's Amazon's choice and if they can't hit what they consider a suitable "profit per transaction" figure they may prefer to let this business go elsewhere.
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NickP
 01 Jun 2008, 18:19 #34796 Reply To Post
It's a straightforward attempt to use its position in the marketplace to squeeze everybody else. Because it's a virtual retailer, it probably won't work (setting up in competition is so easy).

Amazon is not entitled to do it, just because it thinks it can.

When the courts have finished with this, perhaps even traditional publishers will understand. You can't use a monopoly position unfairly.

If Amazon IS allowed to squeeze small publishers, then it will squeeze larger ones. Just like the High Street retailers used to do, before the internet began to sideline them.

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CatherineC
 02 Jun 2008, 21:58 #34936 Reply To Post
Quote: The Publisher, Sunday, 1 Jun 2008 17:08
The Bookseller has an interesting story in the light of the YWO Amazon boycott:


What YWO Amazon boycott?
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