Borders Going Out of Business Sale (1 Viewer)

[lancer]

Al is 100% dead on with this. I buy a lot of books, mostly military artwork books and also wargaming rules sets, I do not for the most part buy any books blind, there are a few I've bought sight unseen, but most require a quick look through.

At the recent wargaming show I attended, I had 5 books on my shopping list and once I had a chance to look through them, I pulled the trigger on just one of them, the other 4 did nothing for me.

Without a guy like Dennis from OMM, this would not be possible; if he weren't around, not sure what I'd do as far as book buying. His prices are not bend over bargain basement prices like Amazon, but he provides great customer service and to me, that far outweights saving a few dollars on a book.

Sometimes price is not and should not be a hot button; once all the mom and pop book dealers are gone, guys like me are going to be sorry..................

Couldn't agree more, George. Buying books is a real hands on transaction. I have to know that a book will be what I'm after, which means no buying blind. The old saying that "You can't judge a book by it's cover" is as accurate a saying as has ever been created. I have to be able to flip through a book and judge both it's content and scholarship before I purchase. Without bookstores, both large and small, I will be lost. A sad occurrence if it ever comes true. -- Al

 

[Larry Allen]

George and Lance reflect my thoughts exactly.

I have spent many a great winter’s afternoon sitting in a bookstore a cup of coffee and (a few jelly donuts … shhh don’t tell the wife) browsing through 10, 12 books seeing which one hit the spot and which one do nothing; Can’t do that on-line. Something about the environment of a book store that relaxes me. Sorry to see them go but how can they compete against the on-line guys.

Similar thing happened to the Hobby Stores (plastic models, crafts and more). Not many left these days.

 

[chris2269]

George and Lance reflect my thoughts exactly.

I have spent many a great winter’s afternoon sitting in a bookstore a cup of coffee and (a few jelly donuts … shhh don’t tell the wife) browsing through 10, 12 books seeing which one hit the spot and which one do nothing; Can’t do that on-line. Something about the environment of a book store that relaxes me. Sorry to see them go but how can they compete against the on-line guys.

Similar thing happened to the Hobby Stores (plastic models, crafts and more). Not many left these days.

I just drove buy a spot that growing up as a kid I bought plastic Tamya models and a lot of airfix stuff (think that's the name) now it was a dry cleaners. Made me sad.

 

[sammy719]

Al is 100% dead on with this. I buy a lot of books, mostly military artwork books and also wargaming rules sets, I do not for the most part buy any books blind, there are a few I've bought sight unseen, but most require a quick look through.

At the recent wargaming show I attended, I had 5 books on my shopping list and once I had a chance to look through them, I pulled the trigger on just one of them, the other 4 did nothing for me.

Without a guy like Dennis from OMM, this would not be possible; if he weren't around, not sure what I'd do as far as book buying. His prices are not bend over bargain basement prices like Amazon, but he provides great customer service and to me, that far outweights saving a few dollars on a book.

Sometimes price is not and should not be a hot button; once all the mom and pop book dealers are gone, guys like me are going to be sorry..................

Also agree 100% George, my son wanted a kendle or kindle thing for Christmas and I was wondering what it was!! so told the wife, "the day I have to use a computer to read books is the day you can put me in a pine box, on a slow train bound for Georgia (county song there) but you get what I'm saying, I so enjoy going on Borders/barnes or even just the local library to read and escape, nothing better, sorry the pc world is taking over everything, but not for me, the only books I'll ever read will be in my hands and turn the pages with my fingers not a pointer...Sammy

 

[Larry Allen]

I just drove buy a spot that growing up as a kid I bought plastic Tamya models and a lot of airfix stuff (think that's the name) now it was a dry cleaners. Made me sad.

Hey Chris .... Yea exactly the same feeling here. I have (had) a good collection of Tamiya 1/350 and 1/700 scale ships as well as Renwal, Lindberg, Monogram and other vendors. There was a few shops that I would go to every weekend to drool over the latest kit, look into the case at all the "Master Pieces" done by the craftsman and hang there for most of the morning looking at all the kits, paints, books and more.

One turned into a dentist office "eeeeekkkkksss" {sm2} and the other into a hair dressing place for little old blue haired ladies. Also "eeeeeekkkkksss" {sm2}{sm2} There is still a few model shops around, but they are more business than a social hang out. <SIGH> <POUT>

 

[bromhead]

George and Lance reflect my thoughts exactly.

I have spent many a great winter’s afternoon sitting in a bookstore a cup of coffee and (a few jelly donuts … shhh don’t tell the wife) browsing through 10, 12 books seeing which one hit the spot and which one do nothing; Can’t do that on-line. Something about the environment of a book store that relaxes me. Sorry to see them go but how can they compete against the on-line guys.

Similar thing happened to the Hobby Stores (plastic models, crafts and more). Not many left these days.

With the quality of my internet service and computer im lucky to read an occasional popup,,on line indeed

 

[bromhead]

What concerns me is the slash and burn mentality. A short term approach with a focus solely on maximizing short-term profits by cutting costs to unsustainable levels. Rather than innovation or customer service. Squeezing the company dry by reducing employee benefits (ideally none), overhead, customer service (no food on planes). The airlines are the best example, but many others have followed this path. The purpose is not to make the company more efficient or competitive as you might expect in a capitalist system. But rather the opposite. To generate quick profits from the cost savings which go directly to the CEOs and a few others who make millions. The business eventually goes bust absent government intervention. A handful walk away rich, but everyone else is out of luck. This is deemed success in some circles because it generates quick returns for those few in a position to benefit. In fact going bust is the ultimate objective since it demonstrates every possible dime has been sucked from the company. This is not capitalism simply because it results in a few getting rich. But more akin to a pyramid scheme.

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