Box Set Price Calculator
Price a bundle so readers save and you earn
A box set turns a finished series into a new product and a new marketing hook. Priced well, it gives readers a clear saving while earning you a healthy royalty. This calculator shows the reader's saving and your earnings at different bundle prices.
How should I price a box set?
A box set should feel like a deal, usually offering readers a saving of 30% to 50% versus buying the books separately. But watch the royalty tier: on Amazon the 70% band tops out at $9.99, so a box set priced above that drops to 35%. Many authors price a box set at $9.99 to stay in the high tier while still showing a big discount.
Why does the $9.99 ceiling matter for bundles?
Because a four-book series that would cost $20 separately might naturally price at $12.99 as a set, which sits in Amazon's 35% tier and can earn you less per sale than the 70% tier at $9.99. The bundle often earns more at $9.99 than at a higher price, once the royalty rate is accounted for.
Are box sets worth making?
Yes, for a completed series. They create a fresh product to promote, a new listing to rank, and an easy entry point for new readers who want the whole story at once. They also work well in promotions. The main requirement is a finished or near-finished series, since a box set of an incomplete series frustrates readers.
Frequently asked questions
How should I price a box set?
Offer a 30% to 50% saving versus buying separately, but usually cap it at $9.99 to stay in Amazon's 70% royalty tier.
Why cap a box set at $9.99?
Above $9.99 Amazon pays 35% instead of 70%, so a higher-priced bundle can earn you less per sale.
Are box sets worth making?
Yes, for a completed series: a new product to promote, a fresh listing to rank, and an easy entry point for new readers.
Is this free?
Yes, and it runs in your browser.