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07-23-2011, 12:22 PM

#11

MadQuilter

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They are no longer "Borders" - it's been taken over by a liquidator. They plan to be closed September (I think end of) and if you have giftcards GET THEM FULFILLED ASAP. That's the word we got on the news the other night.

07-23-2011, 03:14 PM

#12

quiltingnonie

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I went today, but when I walked in and saw the checkout line that seemed to go for miles, I turned around and walked out! Perhaps I will try midweek.

07-23-2011, 03:45 PM

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Lisanne

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ptquilts

We have one, I went in once, and was shocked to find all the books selling at list price. I have been shopping online for too long. Why would anyone pay full price when Amazon has it for much less and it gets delivered right to your house?

Well, the list price thing is why I switched most of my shopping to Barnes & Noble. They at least have a discount card you can buy, and I buy enough books to make it worthwhile. Borders didn't have one until close to the end. I got one, bought maybe one book with it... so I ought to get over there and use it before all the good books are gone.

I'd much rather buy a book in a store. Having them delivered means I have to wait for them, and too often, they aren't in perfect shape. If it's new, I want it in perfect shape.

But Amazon and even B&N.com are really cutting into the physical stores' profits. I don't suppose that trend will reverse.