Also, prices are different if you look on Amazon.ca. (Sapiens: $15.21, Chaos Monkeys: $12.86, Creativity Inc: $17.99) So, assuming that the .ca domain means this is a service that's meant primarily for Canadian users, and the rental fee is CAD$10, that makes it look a bit more attractive.
You're right, it is primarily meant for Canadian users, where the average price for the paperbacks listed is $20-30 including shipping. This is similar to the retail price in-store.
Good point - None of the books I've uploaded so far are available at any of the libraries in my city. They are either not offered or currently checked out.
Interesting, I'm curious about the Netflix model for books, especially if it involved a nice space where you might connect with others, and where you might also make your own library available. Many enjoy reading physical books, but storage is a problem. What would a 'gym for your mind' with a subscription model look like?
If you put the best bits of a café, a library, and a gym into a blender, what might come out?
BTW, typo in your third slide, 'receive' not 'recieve'.
I like where your thoughts are, there is a version of this combination where I live, where most large bookstores will partner with Starbucks and have a cafe in-house. I sometimes buy a coffee just to sit for a while and read.
If I can validate the demand-side, the next step could be to allow users to rent their own libraries to increase the variety available.
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[ 3.1 ms ] story [ 13.0 ms ] threadSapiens: $12.87
Chaos Monkeys: $6.69
Creativity Inc: $7.50
Not sure why I'd ever pay $10 for a rental.
Also, prices are different if you look on Amazon.ca. (Sapiens: $15.21, Chaos Monkeys: $12.86, Creativity Inc: $17.99) So, assuming that the .ca domain means this is a service that's meant primarily for Canadian users, and the rental fee is CAD$10, that makes it look a bit more attractive.
Edit: Also, if they are available as e-books, they auto-return so there is no fee at all. One can always re-borrow.
For e-books yes, for physical books no.
I like where your thoughts are, there is a version of this combination where I live, where most large bookstores will partner with Starbucks and have a cafe in-house. I sometimes buy a coffee just to sit for a while and read.
If I can validate the demand-side, the next step could be to allow users to rent their own libraries to increase the variety available.
BTW you can find some of the books very cheap in new condition...
http://www.librarist.com/us/book/9781785041273
Thanks for the link!