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To: Greg M. who wrote (11705)	7/25/1998 1:42:00 PM
From: Billsig	Respond to of 164684

Monty I said I never looked at Borders or any others because I didn't think it matters. First of all, i don't buy books online to save money. I buy because they have them. That is the single most important point! I would rather pay shipping than deal we don't have it, let me see if i can order it, and check back in 2 weeks or will call you when we get it in. I guess when amzn doesn't have the book i want then I'll look elsewhere, I'll try Barnes and Noble first. "Higher income shopper" hardly not. I'm tired of "we don't carry it!!!'

To: Greg M. who wrote (11705)	7/25/1998 2:52:00 PM
From: Rob S.	Respond to of 164684

The difference between Amazon.com's book prices and several other sources on the net is 20% to 40%. For a $30 book it is about $8 to $13. Here is one example at Bargain Computer Books (Amazon's most popular book category): bargaincomputerbooks.com They reference Amazon's corresponding page at the bottom of their pages because they aren't shy about the price differnce: amazon.com The price at Bargain Computer Books is $19.97 compared to Amazon's rip-off price of $31.96 - a difference of $11.99 or 37.5%!!! Look up some other books or search to other sites and you will be able to find similar prices all over. Conclusion: Amazon.com is high priced. Maybe many buyers don't mind paying 20% to 40% more for all but feature books or special deals, but many, like myself do.