Is Borders Going Under? - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T12:53:25Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/is-borders-going-under?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A188292&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI think its going to depend o…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-03-18:537324:Comment:1886632009-03-18T22:30:31.878ZDeirdrehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Deirdre
I think its going to depend on location. We have a B&N here that is small compared to say... Johnson City, NY's Barnes and Noble which is fantastic! We also have a Bordens (used to be Waldens) in a cubby whole in our local Mall. The Bordens in Williamsport, PA is completely different and as big as the B&N in Johnson City. Problem... In order to get to the "good" stores have to travel 60 miles in two different directions. Becomes cheaper to look for a book on Alibris or online at…
I think its going to depend on location. We have a B&N here that is small compared to say... Johnson City, NY's Barnes and Noble which is fantastic! We also have a Bordens (used to be Waldens) in a cubby whole in our local Mall. The Bordens in Williamsport, PA is completely different and as big as the B&N in Johnson City. Problem... In order to get to the "good" stores have to travel 60 miles in two different directions. Becomes cheaper to look for a book on Alibris or online at B&N.<br />
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We no longer have any book stores besides the large chains. All Mom&Pop stores are gone. We are even starting to lose our Christian ones. Its getting harder and harder to find decent books. Walmart, Target and the likes carry books but not in the variety that the book chains do.<br />
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Deirdre I think Borders has been head…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-03-17:537324:Comment:1884312009-03-17T10:57:18.904ZAndrew Kenthttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/AndrewKent
I think Borders has been headed in this direction for years. They're online, they're not. They embrace entertainment in stores, cafes, then don't support them sufficiently. I think businesses that mess up shouldn't be mourned when the inevitable happens. Let those who "get it" (whether they be online, regional, local, or mega) take the prize! I think Amazon gets it online more than B&N, but at least going into a B&N store feels like a bookstore shopping experience still. Borders lost…
I think Borders has been headed in this direction for years. They're online, they're not. They embrace entertainment in stores, cafes, then don't support them sufficiently. I think businesses that mess up shouldn't be mourned when the inevitable happens. Let those who "get it" (whether they be online, regional, local, or mega) take the prize! I think Amazon gets it online more than B&N, but at least going into a B&N store feels like a bookstore shopping experience still. Borders lost that years ago. Yeah, I like how they put boo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-03-17:537324:Comment:1884292009-03-17T06:28:08.145ZJohn Dishonhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/whiteskwirl
Yeah, I like how they put book jackets on your books for you and they have that special counter in the back where they keep the money, and the tray to put your money on. I don't know, it's just little things, but it makes a big difference.<br />
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I was at some bookstores here in Taiwan yesterday and noticed that just about all their books are sold in shrink wrap, including imported English mass market paperbacks, for example John Grisham. I thought it was odd to see a mass market paperback in shrink…
Yeah, I like how they put book jackets on your books for you and they have that special counter in the back where they keep the money, and the tray to put your money on. I don't know, it's just little things, but it makes a big difference.<br />
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I was at some bookstores here in Taiwan yesterday and noticed that just about all their books are sold in shrink wrap, including imported English mass market paperbacks, for example John Grisham. I thought it was odd to see a mass market paperback in shrink wrap. Taiwan has every kind of Chin…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-03-17:537324:Comment:1884272009-03-17T06:24:39.173ZJohn Dishonhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/whiteskwirl
Taiwan has every kind of Chinese food. Every city also has several kinds of food it is famous for. My wife is from Tainan, in the south, and apparently other Taiwanese come to Tainan just to eat. As far as local food, I don't know enough about the different regions of Chinese food to differentiate what is specific to Taiwan, but of course they eat a lot of seafood, they love hot pot, and basically they like all kinds of Chinese food. I would say Taiwan is a great place to go if you want to try…
Taiwan has every kind of Chinese food. Every city also has several kinds of food it is famous for. My wife is from Tainan, in the south, and apparently other Taiwanese come to Tainan just to eat. As far as local food, I don't know enough about the different regions of Chinese food to differentiate what is specific to Taiwan, but of course they eat a lot of seafood, they love hot pot, and basically they like all kinds of Chinese food. I would say Taiwan is a great place to go if you want to try all the varieties; whatever kind of food you're interested in, I'm sure you can find it here. Gosh, I hope Borders isn't go…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-03-16:537324:Comment:1883722009-03-16T19:46:56.571ZKaren Dionnehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/KarenDionne
Gosh, I hope Borders isn't going under! I just found out a friend bought my novel at a Borders last week -- in Singapore!
Gosh, I hope Borders isn't going under! I just found out a friend bought my novel at a Borders last week -- in Singapore! Borders is a large chain of b…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-03-16:537324:Comment:1883692009-03-16T18:57:24.464ZJack Getzehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JGetze
Borders is a large chain of book stores. So is B&N. It makes the most sense from a business POV for B&N to buy them, close the underperforming stores and those in direct competition, and assimilate the rest. And this isn't just my guess. It's been talked about in the press for more than a year. But anything could happen.
Borders is a large chain of book stores. So is B&N. It makes the most sense from a business POV for B&N to buy them, close the underperforming stores and those in direct competition, and assimilate the rest. And this isn't just my guess. It's been talked about in the press for more than a year. But anything could happen. MIL=mother in law, yeah. Does…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-03-16:537324:Comment:1883672009-03-16T18:26:26.522ZJon Loomishttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JonLoomis
MIL=mother in law, yeah. Does Taiwan have its own local cuisine? Is it like any of the mainland regional cuisines? I love Chinese cooking, but for my money the two best cuisines in the region are Singaporean (great fusion of Chinese, Malaysian and Indian--talk about some fiery curries!) and Vietnamese. My ex-wife is Singaporean Chinese, and an excellent cook.<br />
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MIL=mother in law, yeah. Does Taiwan have its own local cuisine? Is it like any of the mainland regional cuisines? I love Chinese cooking, but for my money the two best cuisines in the region are Singaporean (great fusion of Chinese, Malaysian and Indian--talk about some fiery curries!) and Vietnamese. My ex-wife is Singaporean Chinese, and an excellent cook.<br />
<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/33607176?profile=original" alt="" width="375" height="367"/></p> I lived in mainland China for…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-03-16:537324:Comment:1883622009-03-16T18:18:08.687ZEric Christophersonhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/datahog
I lived in mainland China for two years, and they go out to eat more than Americans too.
I lived in mainland China for two years, and they go out to eat more than Americans too. I've been to that bookstore.…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-03-16:537324:Comment:1883592009-03-16T18:14:11.717ZEric Christophersonhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/datahog
I've been to that bookstore. :) My in-laws live nearby. And I know what you're saying about Japanese service. At a Shinjuku department store I bought a wristband for my American watch and the service people just refused to give up in trying to mate the pair for me. They frigging care. It's downright touching.
I've been to that bookstore. :) My in-laws live nearby. And I know what you're saying about Japanese service. At a Shinjuku department store I bought a wristband for my American watch and the service people just refused to give up in trying to mate the pair for me. They frigging care. It's downright touching. Don't forget that CD sales ar…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-03-16:537324:Comment:1883452009-03-16T15:31:38.235ZJon Loomishttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JonLoomis
Don't forget that CD sales are also in serious decline--worse than books, even. Part of Borders business plan has always been (at least since the mid-'90s, when I worked at the Borders in downtown DC) to discount the hell out of books and make up the difference in music and video. That's not working out too well these days.
Don't forget that CD sales are also in serious decline--worse than books, even. Part of Borders business plan has always been (at least since the mid-'90s, when I worked at the Borders in downtown DC) to discount the hell out of books and make up the difference in music and video. That's not working out too well these days.