Duh - I finally Get the Problem - Page 3

HansTWN · 11-07-2009, 08:26 AM

As much as some of you love physical bookstores very, very few such stores will survive in most countries, since few people are willing to pay the much higher prices that are necessary to support such businesses. As indicated, a lot of people are just going to browse. The only valid business model I can imagine is a high end coffee&tea shop / bookstore. Perhaps also some stores that specialize in second hand or rare books or some owners who run the store as a hobby and don't need the money can continue.

Sydney's Mom · 11-07-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgaiser

Some bookstores are still doing well. Locally, Powells (www.powells.com) still attracts a lot of browsers. While I'm a country dweller, I still manage to purchase about 1/2 of my books at brick and mortar bookstores.

I could spend an entire weekend in Powells. It is definately a candy store for adults.

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11-07-2009, 08:26 AM	#31
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	As much as some of you love physical bookstores very, very few such stores will survive in most countries, since few people are willing to pay the much higher prices that are necessary to support such businesses. As indicated, a lot of people are just going to browse. The only valid business model I can imagine is a high end coffee&tea shop / bookstore. Perhaps also some stores that specialize in second hand or rare books or some owners who run the store as a hobby and don't need the money can continue.

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