tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755057414023086513.post6286157192220760401..comments2024-02-22T03:23:13.283-08:00Comments on Uvi Poznansky: The Availability Problem of Books on AmazonUvi Poznanskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18012996442597946624noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755057414023086513.post-81675434018304891522012-05-21T13:52:31.344-07:002012-05-21T13:52:31.344-07:00It is not sufficient to say that readers can get t...It is not sufficient to say that readers can get the book as an ebook and therefore there is no problem here. There are different audiences and different age groups, and people who cannot afford buying a tablet, but can afford buying a paperback. The writer must demand that her books can reach the hands of her readers in a reasonable time.Uvi Poznanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18012996442597946624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755057414023086513.post-63238335750622221522012-05-21T13:48:58.358-07:002012-05-21T13:48:58.358-07:00Thank you Alexandra. I looked up your book on both...Thank you Alexandra. I looked up your book on both Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Beautiful cover! Just as I described here, Amazon ships it in 2-3 weeks while Barnes & Noble ships it within 24 Hours! How interesting. Let me know if you end up getting some answers. I will post what I've learned in a few days.Uvi Poznanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18012996442597946624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755057414023086513.post-79602551656102041382012-05-21T13:44:13.804-07:002012-05-21T13:44:13.804-07:00Thank you for the post, DLV. The royalty a writer ...Thank you for the post, DLV. The royalty a writer gets is set by contract with the distributer, not by what Amazon, B&N or other outlets end up selling it for. <br />You are talking of a 1-3 or 4-5 days waiting period? That was not the problem I discussed. The problem here is 1-4 WEEKS until the book ships, which definitely is not an accepted practice. <br />Let me add that this 1-4 weeks wait exists ONLY in Amazon US--not in Amazon UK, Germany, Italy, Spain or Japan.Uvi Poznanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18012996442597946624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755057414023086513.post-29130058182225159342012-05-21T09:14:19.206-07:002012-05-21T09:14:19.206-07:00Uvi,
It is to your benefit as an author and the ...Uvi, <br /><br />It is to your benefit as an author and the public to rather wait 1-3 days. But you have the downloadable eBook version which is immediately available . Quite a large group prefer or switch over to ebooks instead of the hardcopies, BUT- Amazon books are mostly books printed on demand unless it is sold through private sellers with copies in their possession.<br /><br />It has been a standard procedure for the longest time . Most publishers print on demand regardless. Your own publisher should have informed you about this also it is normally in your contract that you signed.<br /><br />Places like Barnes and Noble and others, order a certain amount of printed copies without payment with a catch. The longer it stays on the shelves the lower the price the publishers/ authors receive at the end of the day because of handling and any book on a shelve becomes 'shop soiled' due to various reasons. <br /><br />Amazon rather use the 'print on demand system' which ensures that both the author and the public benefit and the public get brand new books in perfect condition. <br /><br />It also ensures that the author and publishers get the agreed price, not payment based on reduced value as with the large bookstores. <br /><br />Personally I prefer on demand printing and waiting 3-5 days is no problem for me. In the US as you might know we are used to standard delivery of everything ordered to be between 3-6 weeks. It is an accepted practice.DLVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16482782946047649339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755057414023086513.post-48937904769213537062012-05-21T08:51:08.248-07:002012-05-21T08:51:08.248-07:00Dear Uvi:
I did see a change in the availability ...Dear Uvi:<br /><br />I did see a change in the availability of my poetry book, The Park of Upside-Down Chairs, which is published by CW Books/WordTech Press. Similarly, instead of saying "in stock," it said available within 2-3 weeks of shipping. I noticed this about 1-2 months ago and have also wondered if it will change back to "in stock" or not. However, since I teach, I haven't had time until now to consider contacting anyone about this. I found your post quite informative. If I decide to write or contact anyone about this, I will let you know.Alex's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503351115457670897noreply@blogger.com