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A comment on Ask HN: Is starting eBook store today an insane idea?.
The odds against an eBook store:
0. Undefensible business model - little/no barrier to entry, few patents, anyone can start such a store
1. Getting advertising and distribution at scale
On the plus side:
2. It might work at a tiny scale for niche categories/communities/local businesses.
Otherwise, I wouldn't waste too much time on it. I would something that's more difficult to copy or emulate.
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The odds against an eBook store:
0. Undefensible business model - little/no barrier to entry, few patents, anyone can start such a store
1. Getting advertising and distribution at scale
On the plus side:
2. It might work at a tiny scale for niche categories/communities/local businesses.
Otherwise, I wouldn't waste too much time on it. I would something that's more difficult to copy or emulate.