[SaraDagan]

Hi everyone,

Hope I'm posting in the right thread....
any idea how to change the status of my book on amazon to free?
thanks and have a wonderful day 

 

[Nancy Fulda]

That matches my understanding, as well.  Amazon won't allow you to make your book free, but they will sometimes engage in price-matching.

 

[julie sellers]

It takes a while and Amazon won't match Smashwords.  For me, they matched iBookstore or Diesel.

My Essay collection is free right now, and in the top #200 free last I checked. 

I know I'm not making any $ from it, but it sure if fun to watch the downloads pile up!

 

[SaraDagan]

Thanks - that's what i was looking for!

best,
sara

If I understand correctly, you (as an indie author) can't do it directly, but I've heard of some people dropping the price to free on Smashwords, then outing themselves to Amazon (see the "found a cheaper price" button on the page?) and then Amazon matches.

Not sure if it will work, but it's one idea.

I'm sure that people who have more experience will chime in if there's a better way.

TK Kenyon

 

[SaraDagan]

Just did what you suggested. Thank you all for your help!
the relevant link is:  tell us about a lower price?
it's in the "product details".
thank you