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Evil Apple in trouble again
On Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:39:53 -0400, nospam
wrote: In article , RichA wrote: No printing costs. No warehousing. No retail environments, no shipping costs. All characteristics of e-books. you are neglecting production costs (not the same for print), storage & bandwidth, order processing, updating the books and more. Which is why they were cheaper than hard and soft-bound physical books. no that's not why at all. amazon was selling ebooks below cost to kill off any competition and to increase sales of the kindle. losing money can only last for so long, and once there's little to no competition left, the prices will go back up. But Apple, that "customer friendly" company didn't like that. And they wanted a 30% cut just for disseminating electronic copies of books. the 30% is not 'just for disseminating.' it's the agency model versus the wholesale model. So they colluded with publishers to fix prices at much higher levels. I hope they throw the "book" at that company. according to the ceo of one of the book publishers in the lawsuit, there was no collusion with his company which probably means there was not with any others. http://us.macmillan.com/NewsDetails.aspx?id=28237 It is also hard to settle a lawsuit when you know you have done no wrong. The government¹s charge is that Macmillan¹s CEO colluded with other CEO¹s in changing to the agency model. I am Macmillan¹s CEO and I made the decision to move Macmillan to the agency model. After days of thought and worry, I made the decision on January 22nd, 2010 a little after 4:00 AM, on an exercise bike in my basement. It remains the loneliest decision I have ever made, and I see no reason to go back on it now. I actually would like to see someone in jail. that should be amazon's ceo. Why? He made a decision about pricing when there was no one else in the market. Prices were low so book buyers certainly didn't suffer. Why is that wrong? Regards, Eric Stevens |
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Evil Apple in trouble again
In article , Eric Stevens
wrote: I actually would like to see someone in jail. that should be amazon's ceo. Why? He made a decision about pricing when there was no one else in the market. Prices were low so book buyers certainly didn't suffer. Why is that wrong? selling below cost to squash all competition. |
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Evil Apple in trouble again
On 2012-04-14 08:57 , nospam wrote:
In , Eric Stevens wrote: I actually would like to see someone in jail. that should be amazon's ceo. Why? He made a decision about pricing when there was no one else in the market. Prices were low so book buyers certainly didn't suffer. Why is that wrong? selling below cost to squash all competition. Where Amazon appear to be most below cost is in S&H. Free shipping on orders over $25 is excessively generous (used to be for over $50, then $35 ...). Further, they will split a shipment if not immediately available - shipping costs double. (If you request them to 'hold' until complete, a computer replies that you should not worry, they'll ship what they can immediately. Wasteful). But, that is Bezos' goal: to make Amazon the go to for online shoppers. Amazon's profit is near 0. (Revenue growth is near 50% but net income growth is negative). Net profits are 2%. Some shareholders are howling. (On $10B less annual income, Google makes about 15X more net). This is reflected in the stagnant stock price. I purchase a lot of DVD's and books via Amazon, but usually from resellers, mostly used. I get most DVD's for about $6 - $8 including shipping. Books a bit more because of the higher S&H. My SO buys a lot of books from Amazon. In the Montreal area where English titles are harder to get, Amazon is the go to. -- "I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn't know." -Samuel Clemens. |
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Evil Apple in trouble again
In article , tony cooper
wrote: I actually would like to see someone in jail. that should be amazon's ceo. Why? He made a decision about pricing when there was no one else in the market. Prices were low so book buyers certainly didn't suffer. Why is that wrong? selling below cost to squash all competition. So if you own a business, and make or distribute a product, the right thing to do is to price your product at a level that the competition can match? Why are you in business? To sell your own product or to help the competition sell theirs? we lose money on every sale but make it up in volume! |
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Evil Apple in trouble again
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, RichA wrote: They probably have the most favorable shipping costs in the U.S. Or, they could be like GREEDY B&H and charge $25.00 to ship a 2oz remote control. bull****. i just picked a uv filter which is about the same weight as your remote and shipping is $3.99. |
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Evil Apple in trouble again
On 2012-04-14 19:12:07 -0700, tony cooper said:
On Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:24:38 -0400, nospam wrote: In article , RichA wrote: They probably have the most favorable shipping costs in the U.S. Or, they could be like GREEDY B&H and charge $25.00 to ship a 2oz remote control. bull****. i just picked a uv filter which is about the same weight as your remote and shipping is $3.99. Bull****, yourself. RichA is in Canada. Your shipping charge is from B&H to a US destination. B&H, and others, actually do rip off Canadian buyers on shipping charges. There is probably some reason for the excessive shipping charges, but it hasn't been explained. How could you post in this newsgroup for as long as you have and not know RichA is Canadian? Engage mind before engaging keyboard. B&H do not bother themselves with Canadian customs clearing charges, which include Canadian taxes, and let their shippers, UPS or FEDEX I believe, set the charges on top of actual shipping. They just collect that amount upfront from the Canadian customer. B&H International shipping: "1 International orders are generally subject to local import duties and taxes (VAT). B&H offers the convenience of handling these fees on your behalf for specific countries and for many items. If your order qualifies for this option, it will be presented to you during the checkout process. 2 If you choose to use this service, B&H will collect and pay any local import duties and taxes on your behalf. By choosing this service, you authorize B&H to charge your credit card used on this order for your additional import duties, VAT or taxes. You also authorize B&H to charge your credit card used on this order for any subsequent delivery fee resulting from incorrectly identifying your address as a business vs residence. 3 If you decline to use our pre-paid service, B&H is not responsible for, nor can we offer, any specific advice regarding any customs related fees that you may incur. For specific information, please consult with your local government import office." Then there is another Canadian who uses this forum, who ships to a US drop address, and then takes a drive to collect, whenever it is cost effective to do so. So what we have is a continuation of the Rich anti-everything (particularly if it impacts his wallet) rant. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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Evil Apple in trouble again
On 2012-04-14 16:42:36 -0700, RichA said:
On Apr 14, 11:35*am, Alan Browne wrote: On 2012-04-14 08:57 , nospam wrote: In , Eric Stevens *wrote: I actually would like to see someone in jail. that should be amazon's ceo. Why? He made a decision about pricing when there was no one else in the market. Prices were low so book buyers certainly didn't suffer. Why is that wrong? selling below cost to squash all competition. Where Amazon appear to be most below cost is in S&H. *Free shipping on orders over $25 is excessively generous (used to be for over $50, then $35 ...). They probably have the most favorable shipping costs in the U.S. Or, they could be like GREEDY B&H and charge $25.00 to ship a 2oz remote control. It seems the "GREED" here lies with the Canadian government, not B&H (unless you are making another of your usual anti-Semitic, anti NYC remarks.) I guess you never read B&H's statement on International shipping: "1 International orders are generally subject to local import duties and taxes (VAT). B&H offers the convenience of handling these fees on your behalf for specific countries and for many items. If your order qualifies for this option, it will be presented to you during the checkout process. 2 If you choose to use this service, B&H will collect and pay any local import duties and taxes on your behalf. By choosing this service, you authorize B&H to charge your credit card used on this order for your additional import duties, VAT or taxes. You also authorize B&H to charge your credit card used on this order for any subsequent delivery fee resulting from incorrectly identifying your address as a business vs residence. 3 If you decline to use our pre-paid service, B&H is not responsible for, nor can we offer, any specific advice regarding any customs related fees that you may incur. For specific information, please consult with your local government import office." -- Regards, Savageduck |
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Evil Apple in trouble again
In article , tony cooper
wrote: They probably have the most favorable shipping costs in the U.S. Or, they could be like GREEDY B&H and charge $25.00 to ship a 2oz remote control. bull****. i just picked a uv filter which is about the same weight as your remote and shipping is $3.99. Bull****, yourself. RichA is in Canada. Your shipping charge is from B&H to a US destination. B&H, and others, actually do rip off Canadian buyers on shipping charges. There is probably some reason for the excessive shipping charges, but it hasn't been explained. he specifically said 'most favorable shipping costs in the U.S.' he did not say shipping costs to canada. in any event, b&h will ship the same item to canada for $8.53, not his claimed $25, so it's still bull****. don't you have anything better to do than argue about meaningless things? Engage mind before engaging keyboard. you should take your own advice. |
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Evil Apple in trouble again
On 2012-04-14 21:54:14 -0700, tony cooper said:
On Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:55:59 -0700, Savageduck wrote: On 2012-04-14 16:42:36 -0700, RichA said: On Apr 14, 11:35*am, Alan Browne wrote: On 2012-04-14 08:57 , nospam wrote: In , Eric Stevens *wrote: I actually would like to see someone in jail. that should be amazon's ceo. Why? He made a decision about pricing when there was no one else in the market. Prices were low so book buyers certainly didn't suffer. Why is that wrong? selling below cost to squash all competition. Where Amazon appear to be most below cost is in S&H. *Free shipping on orders over $25 is excessively generous (used to be for over $50, then $35 ...). They probably have the most favorable shipping costs in the U.S. Or, they could be like GREEDY B&H and charge $25.00 to ship a 2oz remote control. It seems the "GREED" here lies with the Canadian government, not B&H (unless you are making another of your usual anti-Semitic, anti NYC remarks.) The Canadian government is protecting Canadian businesses. The product can be purchased by a Canadian from a Canadian camera dealer, but RichA is ****ed off because he wants to spend his money with an American business that offers the product for less (excluding shipping and taxes) instead of doing business with a Canadian dealer. Canada is doing exactly what the US does when it imposes import tariffs on foreign-made goods: protecting the businesses at home. Excuse my hyperbolic rhetoric, matching Rich's. Your irony meter must be experiencing some interference. I am well aware of various national import policies and practices, and so is B&H. There was a reason I quoted their policy for delivery to Canada. It was Rich who was implying some consumer exploitation on the part of B&H, when in fact they are complying with Canadian import regulations by offering the service to their Canadian customers. Rich resents having to pay his Canadian import duty, customs clearing charges and local taxes. He also has his own personal opinions on NYC vendors, yet he still chooses to use them. He somehow, believes he should be exempt from any taxes, Canadian or NY State, and he should get the free shipping offered to US domestic 48 State customers, even though that is not offered to foreign buyers. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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Evil Apple in trouble again
On 2012-04-14 21:31:38 -0700, tony cooper said:
On Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:14:47 -0400, nospam wrote: In article , tony cooper wrote: They probably have the most favorable shipping costs in the U.S. Or, they could be like GREEDY B&H and charge $25.00 to ship a 2oz remote control. bull****. i just picked a uv filter which is about the same weight as your remote and shipping is $3.99. Bull****, yourself. RichA is in Canada. Your shipping charge is from B&H to a US destination. B&H, and others, actually do rip off Canadian buyers on shipping charges. There is probably some reason for the excessive shipping charges, but it hasn't been explained. he specifically said 'most favorable shipping costs in the U.S.' he did not say shipping costs to canada. He didn't need to say "to Canada". He's in Canada, anyone who reads the group knows he's in Canada, and he's ridden in on this hobby-horse before. The "most favorable shipping cost" was about Amazon, and "in" in the US means "in" and not "from" to him. in any event, b&h will ship the same item to canada for $8.53, not his claimed $25, so it's still bull****. If the B&H fee includes fees for other than just postage, then it's not weight that determines the cost. What it would cost for a filter is irrelevant. Here is the B&H Canadian shipping policy again. rick could have opted out of the customs clearance, and Canadian tax charges, but he would have then incurred those costs in Canada before delivery was made. The only difference being that he would have paid in Can$, not US$. B&H International shipping: "1 International orders are generally subject to local import duties and taxes (VAT). B&H offers the convenience of handling these fees on your behalf for specific countries and for many items. If your order qualifies for this option, it will be presented to you during the checkout process. 2 If you choose to use this service, B&H will collect and pay any local import duties and taxes on your behalf. By choosing this service, you authorize B&H to charge your credit card used on this order for your additional import duties, VAT or taxes. You also authorize B&H to charge your credit card used on this order for any subsequent delivery fee resulting from incorrectly identifying your address as a business vs residence. 3 If you decline to use our pre-paid service, B&H is not responsible for, nor can we offer, any specific advice regarding any customs related fees that you may incur. For specific information, please consult with your local government import office." It may or may not be bull****, but you have no idea. You jumped in to comment on something you knew nothing about, you've now doubled your estimate, and you have the wrong product. I know where the bull**** is coming from. Just admit it...you were wrong. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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