tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post1554291886113242246..comments2024-03-06T05:24:11.328-05:00Comments on Kelly Hashway: Writer Wednesday: Barnes and Noble vs. AmazonKelly Hashwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-64380072562745840892015-04-04T19:37:13.564-04:002015-04-04T19:37:13.564-04:00I have a Kindle too, so that's why my ebooks a...I have a Kindle too, so that's why my ebooks are through Amazon. I used yo always buy paperbacks through B&N until recently.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-27629648312625369372015-04-04T10:21:20.087-04:002015-04-04T10:21:20.087-04:00I have Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping) and a Ki...I have Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping) and a Kindle, so I get most of my books through Amazon. When I was a teacher, I would sometimes get gift cards for B&N, and that is mostly the only time I use them online.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-49881438638631752512015-04-02T18:11:25.647-04:002015-04-02T18:11:25.647-04:00I used to be the same way, but with my self publis...I used to be the same way, but with my self published books I started watching more closely and saw B&N is where most of my sales are coming from.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-45504388576901237592015-04-02T18:09:59.174-04:002015-04-02T18:09:59.174-04:00Same here, Mirka.Same here, Mirka.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-66356342495138759382015-04-02T15:37:32.006-04:002015-04-02T15:37:32.006-04:00I'm Amazon. The Barnes and Noble site it terri...I'm Amazon. The Barnes and Noble site it terrible. Amazon's search is better. I didn't even know B&N had ratings. My novel's sold there as print and nook but I only pay attention to my book on Amazon. Auden Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484527377996130004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-30061745765231738622015-04-02T12:32:13.328-04:002015-04-02T12:32:13.328-04:00My online shopping is easier with Amazon, but I st...My online shopping is easier with Amazon, but I still love small brick and mortar best...Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-80142205384930935992015-04-02T11:33:43.295-04:002015-04-02T11:33:43.295-04:00I only go to B&N's website to check my ran...I only go to B&N's website to check my rankings. lolKelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-13802186242510177892015-04-02T11:33:21.579-04:002015-04-02T11:33:21.579-04:00I'm glad I didn't go Amazon exclusively be...I'm glad I didn't go Amazon exclusively because I'd be missing out on about 90% of my sales, which are coming through B&N. I just can't figure out why. lolKelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-7111401129117925812015-04-02T11:32:36.264-04:002015-04-02T11:32:36.264-04:00Amazon does seem to have a bigger reach as far as ...Amazon does seem to have a bigger reach as far as extending to more countries than B&N.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-42409225685894893942015-04-02T11:05:24.674-04:002015-04-02T11:05:24.674-04:00I'm an amazon gal. It's fast, easy and I&#...I'm an amazon gal. It's fast, easy and I've never had any trouble with it. However, I still prefer going to a B&N physical book store. I never get on their website though.Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-92064014551142136732015-04-02T10:55:44.509-04:002015-04-02T10:55:44.509-04:00I didn't promote on either site but Amazon out...I didn't promote on either site but Amazon out sold B&N many times over. When my publisher quit and I went self-pub, I decided Amazon was the only route for me. At least for now. *g*Huntresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-86850821525589148132015-04-02T04:59:14.146-04:002015-04-02T04:59:14.146-04:00There isn't a B&N over here in Singapore, ...There isn't a B&N over here in Singapore, and really, most people (for those who read) prefer borrowing from the library. Some might buy from Amazon. I do buy ebooks from Amazon. Perhaps B&N does a good job promoting the NA and YA books.Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-54266571074682281092015-04-01T18:06:30.286-04:002015-04-01T18:06:30.286-04:00You bring up a great point, Lisa. B&N doesn...You bring up a great point, Lisa. B&N doesn't get as many reviews. So I'm actually more confused that my books sell better on a site where there a fewer reviews. Lol I'm stumped.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-59125047693402884052015-04-01T17:03:35.111-04:002015-04-01T17:03:35.111-04:00Hi Kelly, I tend toward Amazon. One of the reasons...Hi Kelly, I tend toward Amazon. One of the reasons is I began ordering books from them long before I was an author myself. Then when I published my book I chose Amazon because at the time there was more how to info on loading your books and starting an author page. Now, I'm on B & N as well. Not sure my sales are nearly as solid there. I haven't promoted it as much but struggle to get reviews up there. It's a conundrum. I guess I didn't really answer your question. It's a mystery to me too.Lisa Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310475781785711620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-55048536455700739682015-04-01T13:50:29.374-04:002015-04-01T13:50:29.374-04:00I think Amazon hooked me when they used to run the...I think Amazon hooked me when they used to run their specials where if you buy three books you got the fourth free. I always took advantage of those. They don't do them anymore though.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-16644962375879037152015-04-01T13:49:15.165-04:002015-04-01T13:49:15.165-04:00Same here, Nigel.Same here, Nigel.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-75621382647956159952015-04-01T13:25:53.726-04:002015-04-01T13:25:53.726-04:00Barnes & Noble is always my first choice, sinc...Barnes & Noble is always my first choice, since I've been a loyal member since middle school. But if a book is only available on Amazon, I will purchase through them.Kelsey Ketchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989218843528643553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-59609090219970058092015-04-01T13:20:40.718-04:002015-04-01T13:20:40.718-04:00Hmm, I need to look into BN. I used to shop in the...Hmm, I need to look into BN. I used to shop in the physical stores, but online I prefer AmazonNigel G Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587936933402372050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-86158502639261911672015-04-01T11:44:58.818-04:002015-04-01T11:44:58.818-04:00Oh, that's a great point, William. I don't...Oh, that's a great point, William. I don't know either.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-49261698607859491402015-04-01T11:44:41.429-04:002015-04-01T11:44:41.429-04:00Yes, same price on both. I'm baffled as to how...Yes, same price on both. I'm baffled as to how book one sells better on Amazon while book two sells better on B&N. That makes no sense whatsoever to me. lolKelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-36694696647611339632015-04-01T11:43:36.520-04:002015-04-01T11:43:36.520-04:00I guess my rational mind needs to except that not ...I guess my rational mind needs to except that not everything can be rationalized.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-39808519124332694562015-04-01T11:43:05.046-04:002015-04-01T11:43:05.046-04:00Yes, I can't complain about sales, even if I c...Yes, I can't complain about sales, even if I can't explain them. lolKelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-30290097260488788402015-04-01T11:42:16.417-04:002015-04-01T11:42:16.417-04:00Amazon for me, definitely. I don't even know i...Amazon for me, definitely. I don't even know if Barnes and Noble operates north of the border.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-29184505731063172462015-04-01T11:26:59.090-04:002015-04-01T11:26:59.090-04:00I gravitate more towards Amazon if I am buying onl...I gravitate more towards Amazon if I am buying online- but I have a Barnes and Noble not far from my house and I buy a lot of books in print there. <br /><br />I wonder if different age groups use one more over another? Are they the same price on both? Maybe there are more print copies being sold and that is why B and N? Hmmm. Interesting for sure!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-89068070927752142752015-04-01T11:22:53.532-04:002015-04-01T11:22:53.532-04:00I use both. We have a B&N nearby, so for hard...I use both. We have a B&N nearby, so for hardcover or paperback I go there. I also have a Nook to read ebooks. But I have a prime account and order just as many books from Amazon. For my books, there hasn't been any difference in sales. Hmm. Perplexing is right.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489752015396663963noreply@blogger.com