tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738347264016239879.post1821752663043106237..comments2023-09-18T04:18:15.914-05:00Comments on Mr. Micawber Enters The Internets: Goliath and Goliathmicawber'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16978812467040376059noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3738347264016239879.post-24332719975938893592011-02-05T15:06:10.620-06:002011-02-05T15:06:10.620-06:00It's refreshing to read that someone out there...It's refreshing to read that someone out there would like to do away with returns; too bad it's not the publishers (the big publishers). Here's another idea that publishers seem to never consider: it's way past time to dump the hardcover format. How can bricks-and-mortar stores possibly compete against e-books on price if hardcovers are still clogging up the stream starting at $24.95? It's insane.<br /><br />Who cares if a book is only issued in paper anymore? The reading public sure doesn't. I believe it's actually a fundamental reason why e-books are so attractive. European publishers figured this out decades ago. I think indies should stand up and demand an end to the format. That kind of move would seriously challenge the discounting war also.<br /><br />Thanks for a great piece, Hans.Dan Bergesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443975039631452884noreply@blogger.com