tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690853427149433771.post6404309223644332502..comments2023-04-16T02:42:50.150-07:00Comments on Bookseller Without Borders...: Day 8Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06044591428531316776noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690853427149433771.post-15589749663893832192011-07-28T08:28:01.508-07:002011-07-28T08:28:01.508-07:00We're just going to have to...infiltrate...B&a...We're just going to have to...infiltrate...B&N. Pretty soon it'll be the only large bookstore in my town (there are a couple used bookstores but that's it. Target does NOT count.)<br /><br />I once had a woman decide (rather rudely) not to buy a magazine at our store, because our then only free BR card did not discount magazines. So she probably spent more on gas to drive to B&N than she saved there with her big 10% discount.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923058192504238947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690853427149433771.post-79086625998791045752011-07-28T02:26:04.270-07:002011-07-28T02:26:04.270-07:00I had a customer ask me (in the men's room of ...I had a customer ask me (in the men's room of course) if I knew what B&N was going to do once their stores start to close. (No sir, I am not aware of B&N's long-term strategic thinking.)Even if you think they are an evil twin; where will anyone of the open intellect and genuine curiosity you bring up go to explore and interact? Anyone have a "what's next" insight?SeeLetsSeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064569370417308235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690853427149433771.post-66589461597624829262011-07-27T14:26:29.483-07:002011-07-27T14:26:29.483-07:00Asshole, indeed! We are still trying to make our s...Asshole, indeed! We are still trying to make our store look like a store, not a trash heap. Some people get that. Sadly, during liquidation, most who enter don't. Trying to keep some kind of order -not just for us, but customers (even the douche-y ones)- takes tremendous effort. If the majority of the people entering a store during a liquidation weren't such slobs, we wouldn't need a sign. Clearly, this person is an entitled wanker who probably would have left stuff there & was pissed we dare point out the fact that it is not now & never has been ok to do so.jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07934371882226062519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690853427149433771.post-55576019865776198342011-07-27T13:45:04.972-07:002011-07-27T13:45:04.972-07:00I went to Borders last Friday, was happy to have i...I went to Borders last Friday, was happy to have items at 10% off. I would have bought them at 100% of their price if need be: I just wanted to buy a few more books from Borders before the store or those books were gone.<br /><br />No one is deserving of a discount on anything. I'm disturbed by the "and what about for ME?" attitude that's been cropping up because of coupons both online and off. I know this is a recession (between two of adults, my household brings in about $1500 a month income) and that it is great to find deals where we can on things we need.<br /><br />But let's face it: books are a luxury. A luxury that many of us prefer to have in our lives. But anyone who wants a book should be happy to pay the full price and not hang around hoping it'll still be there when/if the price hits 40% off.<br /><br />Too many discounts, and even MORE of the book industry will be losing their jobs. And where is that going to put the recovery?<br /><br />My dear Bookseller: thank you for writing this blog. I only wish I was a current Borders employee (I moved), so I could be in the trenches, fighting the good fight. THANK YOU for sharing!<br /><br />---<br /><br />Also, if you're Borders is where I think it is: I don't know how many of your employees live more-north, but about 45 mins from where I think your store is www.cornerofchaos.com (a Halloween park) is hiring for October. It's just part time, but it's fun, and if there are any actors/folks good with the public, it's enjoyable. :) I work there, and love it. So figure it can't hurt to mention--maybe you or one of your employees might be interested!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690853427149433771.post-44208546124688958822011-07-27T04:52:13.973-07:002011-07-27T04:52:13.973-07:00Steph was busting her ass yesterday to make the st...Steph was busting her ass yesterday to make the store look like a store and not some godforsaken ravaged land of misfit books. I felt pride in that my fellow co workers were doing their damnedest to not let the bottom feeders take us down. And then you see a note like this. What an asshole. And I hope he chokes.nilventohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223683654577870330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690853427149433771.post-23956188198142507212011-07-27T04:30:58.978-07:002011-07-27T04:30:58.978-07:00There's no telling how many times I heard that...There's no telling how many times I heard that phrase, but to see it written just means the person didn't have the balls to face the inevitable witticism that was to follow. Borers people are mostly dorks, geeks, and nerds - which are just words to poke fun at well-read, astute, and sometimes downright brilliant people by the folks who never were considered smart themselves. That person obviously was not part of the regular customer base and obviously is in the latter category. He knew something smart would be said in response that would leave him looking the part, so he did what he could do to get the last word in without injuring his dignity. I feel sorry for him.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17487998183903982782noreply@blogger.com