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I am currently in the middle of creating an eBook.

I was wondering what sort of factors determine the price of an eBook and how I might go about putting a valuation price on my own? I do not want to overprice it and more importantly I do not want to under price it. It's always easier to come down than to go up.

I would imagine that length, pictures and the fact that it isn't PLR would increase the value of an eBook. Also, whether or not it is well written and punctuated correctly. The number of times I have read an eBook littered with mistakes continues to baffle me. It is bad for the reader and it reflects badly on the seller/author.


In addition, what has been the most amount of money you have spent on an eBook and what made you part with your money? Was it customer reviews? Good sales copy? Did you have a problem that needed solving?

Thanks in advance guys. I look forward to reading your responses
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  • Profile picture of the author WalterW
    I think value should be put up for value book gives to reader

    And also you should value your own work, would you spend 1 year making killer book which can make million for people if they use things you write for $1 ? I dont think so.

    price for it should be right for value book gives to readers and value you think its the best for your own work
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeremy Bratcher
    I hate answering your question this way but in this case I must. It completely depends on your situation.

    If you are just peddling a pdf ebook, you are probably going to stay in the $100 and less range. Low end $17, medium $47, high $77.

    Again it completely depends on your target market. A weight loss ebook valued at $77 might only sell for $7 if it were IM content.

    Make a audio recording of your ebook. Convert your ebook into a slideshow. Make a video about the content. Expand the media your product is available in and suddenly that $77 ebook just became a $497 multimedia course.
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  • Profile picture of the author LilBlackDress
    Originally Posted by IMstarter View Post

    I am currently in the middle of creating an eBook.

    I was wondering what sort of factors determine the price of an eBook and how I might go about putting a valuation price on my own? I do not want to overprice it and more importantly I do not want to under price it. It's always easier to come down than to go up.

    I would imagine that length, pictures and the fact that it isn't PLR would increase the value of an eBook. Also, whether or not it is well written and punctuated correctly. The number of times I have read an eBook littered with mistakes continues to baffle me. It is bad for the reader and it reflects badly on the seller/author.


    In addition, what has been the most amount of money you have spent on an eBook and what made you part with your money? Was it customer reviews? Good sales copy? Did you have a problem that needed solving?

    Thanks in advance guys. I look forward to reading your responses
    Are you pricing for Kindle or Smashwords or to sell on your site?
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  • Profile picture of the author Romeo90
    I had the same problem with my first eBook - I had no idea what to charge, apart from the fact that there had to be a '7' in at least one of the digits, lol.

    I marketed my eBook within the niche forum I was, and still am involved with. I started with £7 ($10) for the first few copies, then went to £17 ($25), the £27 ($40) and even as high as £37 ($55) at one point. In fact, I did sell it at £22 for a short period, but for some reason, it didn't sell as well as it did when there was a '7' in there.

    That was my first eBook. 53 pages, with images.

    My next one expanded on the very same content, to make it a 125 page eBook, with 4 hours worth of video training included and delivered via a membership site. I charge £67 (about $105) for that.

    It is just one of those questions that we can't really answer - but your own audience will answer that, depending on how well it sells and how many refund requests you get, and of course, in which niche and where exactly you are selling.

    Because I was primarily promoting through a niche forum, where I am considered an 'authority' in the subject area of my eBooks and courses, I could gain valuable insight into what was hapopening based on price points.

    The eBook at the lowest price was too low, but at the highest was too high (slow sales, high refund rate) It is currently sat at £17 where it brings in a consistent amount per month, and I haven't processed a refund for months now (Yes, I have probably just jinxed that!).

    Best bet is to experiment, and you will naturally find a comfortable price for it.
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    • Profile picture of the author IMstarter
      Originally Posted by Romeo90 View Post

      I had the same problem with my first eBook - I had no idea what to charge, apart from the fact that there had to be a '7' in at least one of the digits, lol.

      I marketed my eBook within the niche forum I was, and still am involved with. I started with £7 ($10) for the first few copies, then went to £17 ($25), the £27 ($40) and even as high as £37 ($55) at one point. In fact, I did sell it at £22 for a short period, but for some reason, it didn't sell as well as it did when there was a '7' in there.

      That was my first eBook. 53 pages, with images.

      My next one expanded on the very same content, to make it a 125 page eBook, with 4 hours worth of video training included and delivered via a membership site. I charge £67 (about $105) for that.

      It is just one of those questions that we can't really answer - but your own audience will answer that, depending on how well it sells and how many refund requests you get, and of course, in which niche and where exactly you are selling.

      Because I was primarily promoting through a niche forum, where I am considered an 'authority' in the subject area of my eBooks and courses, I could gain valuable insight into what was hapopening based on price points.

      The eBook at the lowest price was too low, but at the highest was too high (slow sales, high refund rate) It is currently sat at £17 where it brings in a consistent amount per month, and I haven't processed a refund for months now (Yes, I have probably just jinxed that!).

      Best bet is to experiment, and you will naturally find a comfortable price for it.
      The video idea to add value is great idea. Would you recommend youtube or a zip file with the videos?

      Originally Posted by LilBlackDress View Post

      Are you pricing for Kindle or Smashwords or to sell on your site?
      At the moment I'm just planning on selling on my site. But the kindle would also be an option I would look into.
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  • Profile picture of the author Samuel McEdwards
    Think of the work you put into getting your eBook done and the quality of it content. Put yourself in the buyers position. How much are you honestly willing to pay? Whatever you come up with, you can start from there and do several trials. Really, no one will tell you how much to sell you eBook. It depends on its quality and the targeted market.
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