HARRY POTTER AND ACCESS TO BOOKSI am not Ian, but Bloomsbury, HP publishers, were in dispute with ASDA over unpaid bills. I think ASDA can sell it for whatever they like, it just depends on how much of a loss leader they can afford. The dispute is now settled. Regards Philip ----- Original Message ----- From: Andy Collins To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 12:16 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: HARRY POTTER AND ACCESS TO BOOKS Ian - I thought I heard last weekend that the supplier of the HP to Asda had cancelled their order because they discovered Asda were going to sell it at £8.95 instead of the regular price of £17.99. Maybe you have the updated info on this, but it surprises me as it's contrary to what the supplier made public a few days ago! Not that I'm sure what difference it makes to the supplier, as they will still get paid whatever the agreed wholesale price is. - Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: Ian Macrae To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 11:24 AM Subject: [access-uk] HARRY POTTER AND ACCESS TO BOOKS The availability of the new HP in accessible formats on the Same Book, Same Time, Same Price principle was discussed here recently. However, a piece on Today this morning reported that hardly anyone will be selling the book at it's cover price. ASDA has discounted it to £5. Not very likely, is it, that similar offers will be made to consumers of Braille or Daisy versions? My guess is that many people who're fans and who can - of whom I'm the latter but not the former - will head for their nearest supermarket and get the book on their scanner. http://www.bbc.co.uk This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views which are not the views of the BBC unless specifically stated. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system. Do not use, copy or disclose the information in any way nor act in reliance on it and notify the sender immediately. Please note that the BBC monitors e-mails sent or received. Further communication will signify your consent to this. = -- This email has been verified as Virus free Virus Protection and more av= ailable at http://www.plus.net =