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Originally Posted by stonetools
Dunno if this has been posted yet, but this deserves discussion in the aftermath of the Borders meltdown:
http://www.northshire.com/blog/?p=4159
Some of the comments really laid into the Kindle lady, but I've been guilty of using B&M stores as showrooms too. In fact, I much prefer browsing in bookstores-but buying ebooks online. Anyway, discuss ( hoping to keep the discussion insult-and DRM-debate free). |
This is an interesting topic. I have used physical bookstores like the lady in the OP but, since I only recently got into eBooks with the purchase of a Kobo, I would go home, go to Amazon.com and get the book for a less expensive price. One exception is books I really, really wanted right away, like Neil Gaiman's
The Graveyard book and
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I will wait for most other books until I can get an inexpensive, used copy off of Amazon marketplace.
Another exception is graphic novels. The prices on used graphic novels aren't as discounted for some reason as they are on regular books. And remember you have to add $3.99 to the price of any Amazon marketplace purchase. I don't mind spending a couple of more bucks to support a business that employs local people, etc. but I let my principles go when I can get a good condition used hardcover for $1 plus the $3.99 shipping.
All this has nothing to do with eBooks. I have been at the eBook thing for less than a month, so I can't say how it will affect my book-buying patterns. Come to think of it, I actually got my hardcover of
Discovery of Witches and my last
Locke & Key from Amazon.
Next time I buy a physical book or graphic novel, I'll make a point to go to the Local BAM, even if it costs a bit more. They've been there for over 15 years and I would hate to see them close. Plus, like I say, they employ local people and pay local taxes. Anyway, interesting topic.
