Amazon Confirms Hachette Spat Is To "Get a Better Deal"

tlhIngan (30335) writes "Last week we heard that Amazon was withdrawing Hachette books from its virtual shelves including allowing preorders of the new JK Rowling book. Amazon has responded to these allegations, and confirms that yes, they are purposefully preventing pre-orders and lowering stock in order to get a better deal from Hachette. Amazon recommends that in the meantime, customers either buy a used or new copy from their zShops or buy from a competitor. Amazon admits there is nothing wrong with Hachette's business dealings and that they are a generally good supplier." Here's Hachette's response to the Amazon statement.

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Re:Time to become a better shopper

[lgw]

1. Wal-Mart employees and shoppers are mostly from the bottom third, income wise. Under the current system, those workers are subsidized by taxes, mostly paid by the top third. If Wal-Mart raised wages and benefits, that cost would translate directly to higher prices, shifting the burden of the subsidy from the top third to the bottom third, income-wise. Hey, I like the way you think!

2. Risk is why capital gets a share of profits. CEO is also a hard job. Good thing it pays well, or no one would do it.

3. Fuck the environment - what are you some kind of hippie? Hipster? And yet you didn't mention how it's Wal-Mart's fault the ice caps are melting. I'm confused by your position.