Are E-books Getting More Expensive?

Many of us have adopted e-book readers as they are convenient to use and can save us money over the long run. That is if e-book prices stay as low as they have been in the past. The problem is 6 major publishers have banded together to keep e-book prices high. Many of us have complained about e-books not being sold for $9.99 like they used to in the past. Astonishingly, some publishers are asking more for the digital version of their books rather than paperback version.

A report by the Wall Street Journal suggests:

The price gap between the print and e-versions of some top sellers has now narrowed to within a few dollars—and in some cases, e-books are more expensive than their printed equivalents

That is disappointing news for e-book reader owners who have picked up their e-readers just to save money on books. Digital Book World does show that this is not all bad news. The average prices for Kindle best sellers have dropped since 2010.

This development has given self-publishers the chance to generate more business for themselves by offering their works for lower prices. Those who have bought an e-reader won’t be completely disappointed with their savings even though there are many e-books should be priced cheaper.