Comments on: Borders, Amazon, Context

By: cbdqq1

cbdqq1 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:09:18 +0000

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By: cbdqq1

cbdqq1 — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:09:18 +0000

By: robynsonlineworld

robynsonlineworld — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:00:44 +0000

I agree – there is something about holding the books in your hands, flipping thru the pages, feeling the texture of the paper – it is all a very good thing. I buy a lot on Amazon, but the whole family never goes to the mall without stopping at Borders. The library is another of our favorite haunts for many of the same reasons.

By: tojosan

tojosan — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:49:53 +0000

Thanks for chiming in. Not sure a Kindle will ever replace a good old paperback.

By: StevenHodson

StevenHodson — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:33:46 +0000

for me Barnes & Noble was the big winner of my book spending budget for one simple reason – they support PayPal .. Amazon doesn't. As far as I am concerned if a company doesn't offer other ways to be able to purchase goods then they don't deserve the business. e-commerce should be payment agnostic.

By: facebook-1564425036

facebook-1564425036 — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:15:50 +0000

This reminds me of something small. I was recently at Borders yesterday, looking for the only book ever written by Micheal Jackson. In discussion with two of the employees, I was told that, “Amazon is the same as us.” I found hearing this to be quite odd. However, I must admit that I'm not really familiar with Amazon.

But besides that, I personally find going to a bookstore, browsing, serching and finding books to be a cherished joy. And yes, you are right. The bookstore is where you often meet interesting, intellectual, and sometimes bizarre people. Nearly all walks of life can found there.

By: mdhugo

mdhugo — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:06:16 +0000

I dont buy a ton of books because I don't read enough. (I am working on changing that) I also really like reading the reviews on Amazon as well but like you said actually touching the book and skimming through it or reading a chapter or two are huge.

As for stores, Borders and Barnes and Noble are my favs.