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jlee3-12
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Q: Why are the books I want $2 more than on Kindle? Guess I'll order through Kindle..

Why are the books I want $2 more than on Kindle? Guess I'll order through Kindle..

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Posted on Nov 17, 2013 12:44 AM

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jlee3-12

Q: Why are the books I want $2 more than on Kindle? Guess I'll order through Kindle..

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  • by King_Penguin,

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Nov 17, 2013 12:48 AM in response to jlee3-12
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    iTunes
    Nov 17, 2013 12:48 AM in response to jlee3-12

    Book prices are set by the publishers (and similarly for other content).

  • by Jimzgoldfinch,

    Jimzgoldfinch Jimzgoldfinch Nov 17, 2013 12:53 AM in response to jlee3-12
    Level 6 (9,300 points)
    iTunes
    Nov 17, 2013 12:53 AM in response to jlee3-12

    Hi,

    You cannot open kindle books in iBook! You will need the kindle for mac app to read book.

     

    Jim

  • by ed2345,

    ed2345 ed2345 Nov 17, 2013 6:08 AM in response to jlee3-12
    Level 7 (24,933 points)
    Nov 17, 2013 6:08 AM in response to jlee3-12

    jlee3-12 wrote:

     

    Why are the books I want $2 more than on Kindle? Guess I'll order through Kindle..

     

    Amazon in general has equal or better prices than Apple for the equivalent merchandise.  It really does not matter why.  Just shop where you get the best value, selection, and convenience.

     

    As Jim Z hints, Kindle books can run on a wide range of platforms, including iPads and Macs, by the use of the appropriate apps, which by the way are free.