Brick-and-Mortar Store Thread - Page 18

NatCh · 11-13-2006, 12:05 PM

Now you're just splitting hares , Cthulu.

Besides, the kids in Kansas probably already know all about bunny-rabbits.

Cthulhu · 11-13-2006, 12:20 PM

Ha. Ha.

Well, the kids in Kansas may know about bunny-rabbits, but if they know naught of the flying spaghetti monster, I'll wager they don't get taught about birds & bees.

All right, I'm done with animal puns....
For now.

yvanleterrible · 11-13-2006, 02:26 PM

[QUOTE=Cthulhu]Ha. Ha.

Well, the kids in Kansas may know about bunny-rabbits, but if they know naught of the flying spaghetti monster, I'll wager they don't get taught about birds & bees...
QUOTE]
How did they get that population increase? Immigration

NatCh · 11-13-2006, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cthulhu

All right, I'm done with animal puns....
For now.

Why? Feeling sheepish?

AndiR · 11-14-2006, 03:42 AM

Well, I got a call late evening Spanish time to say CompUSa could not deliver to hotels

I asked them where the nearest shop with units was (I gave them my ZIP / Post Code) and they told me there was one just down the road from where I am staying and that they had 3 in stock (Dadeland store).

They gave me the number and I called and reserved two using my Amex details.

The person I spoke too said they would ship internationally if required.

If you call CompUSA up you can ask where the units are based on your ZIP code.

So I am about to jump on my plane and fly over to Miami to pick them up and do some work whilst I am there

Nightwing · 11-14-2006, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndiR

Well, I got a call late evening Spanish time to say CompUSa could not deliver to hotels

I asked them where the nearest shop with units was (I gave them my ZIP / Post Code) and they told me there was one just down the road from where I am staying and that they had 3 in stock (Dadeland store).

They gave me the number and I called and reserved two using my Amex details.

The person I spoke too said they would ship internationally if required.

If you call CompUSA up you can ask where the units are based on your ZIP code.

So I am about to jump on my plane and fly over to Miami to pick them up and do some work whilst I am there

You can also go to there site and do the same for a given item. But it can be almsot 24 hours old. Not a real time...

scotty1024 · 11-14-2006, 04:42 PM

The downtown Seattle Borders has 5 units left after I picked up one as a Christmas present today.

They also have a big fat stack of Borders $25 ebook gift cards! I picked up two of those as well (the deck is still 2" thick.)

They also have two cradles and about 10 covers of various colors.

AndiR · 11-14-2006, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightwing

You can also go to there site and do the same for a given item. But it can be almsot 24 hours old. Not a real time...

Yes I guess both with CompUSA and Borders the best thing to do is call the most local stores!

I have now picked my two up and I am very impressed (except for the slow page changes)

scotty1024 · 11-16-2006, 07:32 PM

Holy smoking discounts!

Borders sent me an email letting me know that my Sony Reader purchase has earned me a personal shopping day with 10% off on everything I purchase that day, including multiple visits.

evil_bunny · 11-18-2006, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotty1024

Holy smoking discounts!

Borders sent me an email letting me know that my Sony Reader purchase has earned me a personal shopping day with 10% off on everything I purchase that day, including multiple visits.

Yeah, don't forget the Holiday Rewards. free money!

tcv · 11-19-2006, 08:39 PM

There aren't so many Borders near me.

evil_bunny · 11-21-2006, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcv

There aren't so many Borders near me.

Well the good news is I keep on hearing about new stores opening, so maybe there will be one near you.

RWood · 11-22-2006, 03:54 PM

There were 3 Readers left at the Boarders in Fairfax, Virginia (4 before my visit last Friday.) The stack of $25 cards was still sealed and they all looked at me funny as this was the first time anyone had come into the store and bought one. Their knowledge of the product was very low. (However, I was able to use the 10% discount coupon for the Reader.)

evil_bunny · 11-25-2006, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWood

There were 3 Readers left at the Boarders in Fairfax, Virginia (4 before my visit last Friday.) The stack of $25 cards was still sealed and they all looked at me funny as this was the first time anyone had come into the store and bought one. Their knowledge of the product was very low. (However, I was able to use the 10% discount coupon for the Reader.)

Yes, most of us are still scratching our heads as to why you would need to buy the cards. The only reason why I will is to funnel money through the store.

RWood · 11-25-2006, 02:41 PM

I wonder if the Boarders discount would apply to the cards? Those of us in the USA could make a small sideline of buying the cards and then selling them via PayPal or something else to the other members that are outside of the USA and only have credit cards with non-USA addresses.

11-14-2006, 03:42 AM	#260
AndiR Rather interested Posts: 104 Karma: 677 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maidenhead Device: Kindle, Sony Ereader, Ipad & iPhone	COMPUSA.COM update Well, I got a call late evening Spanish time to say CompUSa could not deliver to hotels I asked them where the nearest shop with units was (I gave them my ZIP / Post Code) and they told me there was one just down the road from where I am staying and that they had 3 in stock (Dadeland store). They gave me the number and I called and reserved two using my Amex details. The person I spoke too said they would ship internationally if required. If you call CompUSA up you can ask where the units are based on your ZIP code. So I am about to jump on my plane and fly over to Miami to pick them up and do some work whilst I am there

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11-13-2006, 12:05 PM	#256
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Now you're just splitting hares , Cthulu. Besides, the kids in Kansas probably already know all about bunny-rabbits.

11-13-2006, 12:20 PM	#257
Cthulhu Technologist Posts: 488 Karma: 585237 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm between Cities Device: SONY Reader PRS-500	Ha. Ha. Well, the kids in Kansas may know about bunny-rabbits, but if they know naught of the flying spaghetti monster, I'll wager they don't get taught about birds & bees. All right, I'm done with animal puns.... For now.

11-13-2006, 02:26 PM	#258
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	[QUOTE=Cthulhu]Ha. Ha. Well, the kids in Kansas may know about bunny-rabbits, but if they know naught of the flying spaghetti monster, I'll wager they don't get taught about birds & bees... QUOTE] How did they get that population increase? Immigration

11-14-2006, 04:42 PM	#262
scotty1024 Banned Posts: 1,300 Karma: 1479 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Washington Device: Reader / iPhone / Librie / Kindle	The downtown Seattle Borders has 5 units left after I picked up one as a Christmas present today. They also have a big fat stack of Borders $25 ebook gift cards! I picked up two of those as well (the deck is still 2" thick.) They also have two cradles and about 10 covers of various colors.

11-16-2006, 07:32 PM	#264
scotty1024 Banned Posts: 1,300 Karma: 1479 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Washington Device: Reader / iPhone / Librie / Kindle	Holy smoking discounts! Borders sent me an email letting me know that my Sony Reader purchase has earned me a personal shopping day with 10% off on everything I purchase that day, including multiple visits.

11-19-2006, 08:39 PM	#266
tcv Addict Posts: 330 Karma: 596 Join Date: Oct 2006	There aren't so many Borders near me.

11-22-2006, 03:54 PM	#268
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	There were 3 Readers left at the Boarders in Fairfax, Virginia (4 before my visit last Friday.) The stack of $25 cards was still sealed and they all looked at me funny as this was the first time anyone had come into the store and bought one. Their knowledge of the product was very low. (However, I was able to use the 10% discount coupon for the Reader.)

11-25-2006, 02:41 PM	#270
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	I wonder if the Boarders discount would apply to the cards? Those of us in the USA could make a small sideline of buying the cards and then selling them via PayPal or something else to the other members that are outside of the USA and only have credit cards with non-USA addresses.

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