Brick & Mortar Bookstore Swaps Paper for Kindles

[wvcherrybomb]

Originally Posted by OtterBooks

Most employees are volunteers and one of them is a cat.

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

if someone gives up in frustration with a kindle, they probably shouldn't be messing with anything more sophisticated than a chalk and slate

Originally Posted by Andrew H.

And who would trade in their Kindle for books when they can just return it for free and get a full refund (through 1/31?).

That's what I was thinking. If anyone actually does this they are a real sucker.

[Anthem]

Originally Posted by neilmarr

Like all new technology, an ebook reader takes time and patience to master.

For some odd reason I am imagining a future society wherein everyone grows up using e-reading devices (that are far better than ours, I hope). Will they develop disgusting nostalgia-istic tendencies over outdated models? Will any model reach a point of stasis and ubiquity, the kind that could stretch for decades and would result in mass disappointment and re-education when a new model is released? Grandma has been using her Kobo AX9000 (fictional!) for 40+ years but they just released a new model and now she is all confused and can't figure out how to read crap on it?!

It also makes me think about the undeniable temporary nature of all technology and how e-readers will just be another step on a scale to somewhere we don't know about yet in the long saga of reading.

[Maggie Leung]

Originally Posted by Anthem

For some odd reason I am imagining a future society wherein everyone grows up using e-reading devices (that are far better than ours, I hope). Will they develop disgusting nostalgia-istic tendencies over outdated models? Will any model reach a point of stasis and ubiquity, the kind that could stretch for decades and would result in mass disappointment and re-education when a new model is released? Grandma has been using her Kobo AX9000 (fictional!) for 40+ years but they just released a new model and now she is all confused and can't figure out how to read crap on it?!

It also makes me think about the undeniable temporary nature of all technology and how e-readers will just be another step on a scale to somewhere we don't know about yet in the long saga of reading.

Depends on what you want out of tech, I figure. If you're already happy with what you're using, is it nostalgia or practicality to want to keep using it?

[kacir]

Originally Posted by Anthem

For some odd reason I am imagining a future society wherein everyone grows up using e-reading devices (that are far better than ours, I hope). Will they develop disgusting nostalgia-istic tendencies over outdated models?

Of course they will. Just notice how nostalgic people are about horses.
Nobody seems to take into account shovelling heaps of manure, loading hay (allergy to pollen, anyone?).
Nobody seems to know that at the peak of horse-and-buggy era streets were ankle deep filled with horse manure and that NYC had to remove hundreds of dead horses from the streets. Every single day.

[LaurieGator]

Originally Posted by kacir

Of course they will. Just notice how nostalgic people are about horses.
Nobody seems to take into account shovelling heaps of manure, loading hay (allergy to pollen, anyone?).
Nobody seems to know that at the peak of horse-and-buggy era streets were ankle deep filled with horse manure and that NYC had to remove hundreds of dead horses from the streets. Every single day.

Nope, I don't need to be nostalgic about horses. We are the only one in the neighborhood without a horse. We like our alpacas and sheep a lot more and they don't eat nearly as much :-) We are also going to be the only one without horses in our new neighborhood...

[HarleyB]

That the article made me pleased I had switched to an ereader! The comments about needing a wheelbarrow and bringing a friend to help carry out all the books reiminded me of exactly why I purchased an ereader in the first place.

I'm very glad that I don't have to carry around a huge stack of books anymore!

[Belle2Be]

Originally Posted by Maggie Leung

As strange as it might seem to some consumers, there are people who support independent businesses, even if it means they don't get the cheapest prices, best deals and such. Many Portland residents are very pro-independent businesses.

If the bookstore got on the news for it, good for them. Nothing wrong with that, either.

Right, but it's all the same either way, if not more if they just return the Kindle to Amazon. They can then spend $140-190 at the bookstore if they REALLY want to promote indep biz, rather than giving a Kindle with an unknown but definitely lesser value.

[Belle2Be]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

if someone gives up in frustration with a kindle, they probably shouldn't be messing with anything more sophisticated than a chalk and slate

Get outta my head

[Maggie Leung]

Originally Posted by Belle2Be

Right, but it's all the same either way, if not more if they just return the Kindle to Amazon. They can then spend $140-190 at the bookstore if they REALLY want to promote indep biz, rather than giving a Kindle with an unknown but definitely lesser value.

If I were interested in what the bookstore sold, I'd just trade the Kindle and save myself the trouble of returning it to Amazon. To each his own, though.

[Belle2Be]

Originally Posted by Maggie Leung

If I were interested in what the bookstore sold, I'd just trade the Kindle and save myself the trouble of returning it to Amazon. To each his own, though.

Fortunately, returning a Kindle isn't any trouble. The return shipping is paid for, all you have to do is print out the label and tape it to the box it came in. As soon as they receive it, they refund your money. It's so easy, a monkey could do it

[hedwig]

Originally Posted by jbcohen

How about the other direction can I trade my deadwood books for an electronic reader? Seems like this is the way to go.

Now that would be a great deal. I am sure I have $139 worth of deadwood books on my shelves. I have been considering donating them to the local library but then I'd need that wheelbarrow to get them there.

[Maggie Leung]

Originally Posted by Belle2Be

Fortunately, returning a Kindle isn't any trouble. The return shipping is paid for, all you have to do is print out the label and tape it to the box it came in. As soon as they receive it, they refund your money. It's so easy, a monkey could do it

A monkey might, but I wouldn't, lol. If I wanted the bookstore merchandise, I'd trade 'em the Kindle. If not, I'd give the Kindle to someone who'd enjoy it.

[DMB]

I'm planning to unload about 80% of my dt books. I am going to give some to the local university and will give others to be sold at fundraisers for the international school that my children went to.

[Anthem]

Originally Posted by kacir

Nobody seems to know that at the peak of horse-and-buggy era streets were ankle deep filled with horse manure and that NYC had to remove hundreds of dead horses from the streets. Every single day.

Now I'm imagining a future wherein everyone rides horses while reading their e-readers and automated robotic street roaming beings clean up all of the manure as it is produced.

Thanks a lot.

[CleverClothe]

Originally Posted by kacir

Of course they will. Just notice how nostalgic people are about horses.
Nobody seems to take into account shovelling heaps of manure, loading hay (allergy to pollen, anyone?).
Nobody seems to know that at the peak of horse-and-buggy era streets were ankle deep filled with horse manure and that NYC had to remove hundreds of dead horses from the streets. Every single day.

You were LUCKY, in Seattle you could drown just crossing the street.