Tech From an E-booker’s Viewpoint

I received an email late last night from Books on Board.  In addition to announcing that Mobipocket was back in operation, they are offering 22% off Publishers List Minimum for ONE DAY with Promo Code MOBUP (all caps).  this sale ends tonight at 11:59 PM Central Daylight Time. This discount is good for all ebook formats and audiobooks.  I have never bought anything from this reseller, but I will give it a try at such a good discount.  In fact I have noticed that a lot of their offerings are cheaper than most other sites.  Their selection of books also seems more than adequate.  I don’t understand the term Publishers List Minimum, but I will find out.  So now the vendors are attempting to do damage control in the wake of Mobipocket’s long “down for Maintenance” absence.  I think that sales may help to keep customers, but I am not buying any e-books in Mobi format. I think that Mobipocket owes us an explanation.  So far we haven’t got one, and I seriously doubt that we will.  For that matter,  I doubt if the e-book vendors have gotten an explanation or how about this: an apology.  I hope that places like Books on Board are successful in keeping their customers and with their discounts, maybe they will attract more customers.  Without places to buy e-books at a reasonable price,  the less attractive e-book devices become.

edit:  I added three books to my cart and then the promo code, but it didn’t make a difference in the price.  I tried to find info on the term Publishers List Minimum, but I couldn’t.  So I went to Fictionwise to see if I was saving any money.  Granted, I belong to Fictionwise’s Buywise club, so your experience may be different.  Books on Board endedn up being slighter cheaper at $18.91 compared to Fictionwise at $$19.52.  But because of my micro rebates, Fictionwise is cheaper since I will save an additional $1.27, so my final price is $18.25.  So I will pass on Books on Board and use my Fictionwise gift certificated my daughter gave me for my birthday.  Oh, in case you’re interested the books I chose are:

• Into the Storm - By Suzanne Brockmann $5.94
• The Face - By Dean Koontz $6.79
• The 13th Apostle - By Richard Heller $6.79