Borders Close To Bankruptcy - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T10:55:43Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/borders-close-to-bankruptcy?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A266530&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYes, but like "record shops",…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-02-14:537324:Comment:2711072011-02-14T01:25:52.400ZEDWARD C MORGANhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ECMorgan
Yes, but like "record shops", there will be some bookstores with owners who are creative, hard-working, and manage to carve out a niche. Heck, here in Nashville, there are two "record shops" that sell vinyl only! Don't know how well they do, but they've been there for eons.
Yes, but like "record shops", there will be some bookstores with owners who are creative, hard-working, and manage to carve out a niche. Heck, here in Nashville, there are two "record shops" that sell vinyl only! Don't know how well they do, but they've been there for eons. This was quoted in the Japane…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-02-13:537324:Comment:2706932011-02-13T02:47:30.019ZFrank Gateshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/FrankGates
This was quoted in the Japanese newspaper yesterday. My wife used to be a manager of Whitcoulls which owns Borders in NZ. Both chains are struggling to get sales.
This was quoted in the Japanese newspaper yesterday. My wife used to be a manager of Whitcoulls which owns Borders in NZ. Both chains are struggling to get sales. I think the machines referred…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-02-13:537324:Comment:2706922011-02-13T00:54:21.349ZSusanhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Susan
<p>I think the machines referred to are actual print-on-demand machines whereby a customer can request a book and, upon payment, the machine cranks it out. From what I understand, they;re expensive so not many stores have them. But think about it. The current business model whereby the store can return unsold books for credit (this dates from the 1930s) is ridiculous. Can you imagine a car dealership doing this? Of course not.</p>
<p>But if the store ordered only one or two copies of a book to…</p>
<p>I think the machines referred to are actual print-on-demand machines whereby a customer can request a book and, upon payment, the machine cranks it out. From what I understand, they;re expensive so not many stores have them. But think about it. The current business model whereby the store can return unsold books for credit (this dates from the 1930s) is ridiculous. Can you imagine a car dealership doing this? Of course not.</p>
<p>But if the store ordered only one or two copies of a book to have on the shelf ... instead of carrying 10 copies of Dan Brown's latest ... there would be more shelf space for less famous writers. </p>
<p>It's sad to hear comments like "dump all the bookstores." There are few things nicer than wandering into a bookstore and browsing and sampling and most of all, holding a real book in your hands. I've got a Kindle and I love it, but I also like actual books.</p> The WSJ reports Borders will…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-02-12:537324:Comment:2705292011-02-12T13:40:19.228ZJack Getzehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JGetze
<p>The WSJ reports Borders will file chapter 11 bankrupcy ion Monday.</p>
<p>Someone will buy the chain and close many stores, but most will stay up under a new reorganization. They could even call it Borders again. Who knows?</p>
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<p>When I was a kid in the late 50s and 60s, every town had a record shop. We would go down on the weekend and buy rock and roll records, maybe even meet some touring star like Johnny Cash.</p>
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<p>I have a hunch book stores are going the same way as…</p>
<p>The WSJ reports Borders will file chapter 11 bankrupcy ion Monday.</p>
<p>Someone will buy the chain and close many stores, but most will stay up under a new reorganization. They could even call it Borders again. Who knows?</p>
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<p>When I was a kid in the late 50s and 60s, every town had a record shop. We would go down on the weekend and buy rock and roll records, maybe even meet some touring star like Johnny Cash.</p>
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<p>I have a hunch book stores are going the same way as the record store.</p> I was not a big fan of Border…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-02-12:537324:Comment:2704872011-02-12T12:12:03.919ZRobin Jarossihttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RobinJarossi
<p>I was not a big fan of Borders in the UK, but was still sorry to see it close. All that is left now is Waterstone's, which I find a terrible shop, only selling the most heavily marketed new books around. If you want an Alistair MacLean or Len Deighton novel, forget it. As far as Waterstone's is concerned, they don't exist.</p>
<p>Mark is right. If you want anything cultish or just from the 90s or 80s, the mega-chain doesn't have it. The joy of wandering into a bookshop and discovering a…</p>
<p>I was not a big fan of Borders in the UK, but was still sorry to see it close. All that is left now is Waterstone's, which I find a terrible shop, only selling the most heavily marketed new books around. If you want an Alistair MacLean or Len Deighton novel, forget it. As far as Waterstone's is concerned, they don't exist.</p>
<p>Mark is right. If you want anything cultish or just from the 90s or 80s, the mega-chain doesn't have it. The joy of wandering into a bookshop and discovering a novel is disappearing. Perhaps the best last hope of doing that is Foyle's in London. They still have a very good crime section.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.crimetimepreview.com/" target="_blank">CrimeTimePreview</a></p> Borders in New Zealand was pu…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-02-09:537324:Comment:2693072011-02-09T13:48:29.961ZFrank Gateshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/FrankGates
<p>Borders in New Zealand was purchased by The Red Group in Australia but the store is not very busy and the price of many paperbacks are way too high. Most are around the $50 mark. Most books in NZ are $39.95. Before the recession no one really cared, now...it's a different story.</p>
<p>I love my Kobo and most of my books are epub these days but there are some indie books you want and they are only available in print. Bookstores and publishers will eventually change, they'll be forced to.…</p>
<p>Borders in New Zealand was purchased by The Red Group in Australia but the store is not very busy and the price of many paperbacks are way too high. Most are around the $50 mark. Most books in NZ are $39.95. Before the recession no one really cared, now...it's a different story.</p>
<p>I love my Kobo and most of my books are epub these days but there are some indie books you want and they are only available in print. Bookstores and publishers will eventually change, they'll be forced to. Evolution can't be stopped unless the Mayans are right and 2012 is the end........</p> Oh, that's a bummer. Very so…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-02-08:537324:Comment:2691292011-02-08T21:53:41.583ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Oh, that's a bummer. Very sorry.
Oh, that's a bummer. Very sorry. Tell me about it!tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-02-08:537324:Comment:2691082011-02-08T17:59:01.320ZTerrence McCauleyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TerrenceMcCauley97
Tell me about it!
Tell me about it! Wow. They sponsored the conte…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-02-08:537324:Comment:2691062011-02-08T17:58:01.945ZTerrence McCauleyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TerrenceMcCauley97
Wow. They sponsored the contest I won in 2008 and were supposed to publish my book. They couldn't pull the trigger on the deal due to financial woes. Sorry to see things haven't improved. A lot of employees will be looking for jobs soon. Sad.
Wow. They sponsored the contest I won in 2008 and were supposed to publish my book. They couldn't pull the trigger on the deal due to financial woes. Sorry to see things haven't improved. A lot of employees will be looking for jobs soon. Sad. Yes, I've always loved bookst…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-02-06:537324:Comment:2676542011-02-06T15:19:11.213ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Yes, I've always loved bookstores also, but they haven't treated me well. I no longer shop either Borders or B&N.
Yes, I've always loved bookstores also, but they haven't treated me well. I no longer shop either Borders or B&N.