Borders Bankruptcy - Page 2

Alex · 02-17-2011, 06:05 PM

And, frankly, almost all of the general books stores in the Financial District and Union Square area have closed in recent years (I think this will pretty much leave just Alexander Book Co. and the one in the Ferry Building) which suggests that maybe it isn't a good place for selling books.

lashbear · 02-17-2011, 11:06 PM

So, American Borders stores don't have cafe's in them ?

Not Afraid · 02-18-2011, 02:31 AM

I think Borders has Seattle's Best as their coffee provider.

Gemini Cricket · 02-18-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I think Borders has Seattle's Best as their coffee provider.

They do indeed.
I worked there for a very brief time as the cafe manager.

I must admit that I kinda jumped the Borders ship two years ago. Doing the math, the Barnes and Noble card saved me money (even with the fee). It's also really near my house which is a mixed blessing...

Cynthia · 02-18-2011, 12:34 PM

I have always been a used bookstore and library person, if I can't get it or borrow it in town I use Amazon *shame*

Moonliner · 02-18-2011, 12:46 PM

Damn "My" borders is one of the ones to be closed. Bummer. I can't understand why. It must have gone downhill in the last couple of years since I was last there.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-18-2011, 01:11 PM

seattle's best is owned by Starbucks, just as an aside

Morrigoon · 02-18-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Damn "My" borders is one of the ones to be closed. Bummer. I can't understand why. It must have gone downhill in the last couple of years since I was last there.

Hmm....

alphabassettgrrl · 02-19-2011, 01:41 AM

There were two Borders stores near us; one closed in January, the other just announced its closing.

::sigh::

A coworker tonight moaned about the loss, but then goes on to talk about all the things she orders from online sites. Connection, yes? But she doesn't see it. Personally, I buy almost all my books from physical stores whenever possible. I like to touch it and flip through it before I buy it. Online just isn't the same. And no I don't care that I can save money or get free shipping. I like to look before I buy.

Stan4dSteph · 02-19-2011, 03:14 PM

Their coupons always annoy me because you can't apply them to any sale merchandise. They will revert the cost to regular price, then apply any coupon. Lame.

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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I think Borders has Seattle's Best as their coffee provider.
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Cynthia Thank you, that is all Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: just north of the magic Posts: 187	I have always been a used bookstore and library person, if I can't get it or borrow it in town I use Amazon shame
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Damn "My" borders is one of the ones to be closed. Bummer. I can't understand why. It must have gone downhill in the last couple of years since I was last there. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	seattle's best is owned by Starbucks, just as an aside __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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02-19-2011, 01:41 AM	#19
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	There were two Borders stores near us; one closed in January, the other just announced its closing. ::sigh:: A coworker tonight moaned about the loss, but then goes on to talk about all the things she orders from online sites. Connection, yes? But she doesn't see it. Personally, I buy almost all my books from physical stores whenever possible. I like to touch it and flip through it before I buy it. Online just isn't the same. And no I don't care that I can save money or get free shipping. I like to look before I buy. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Their coupons always annoy me because you can't apply them to any sale merchandise. They will revert the cost to regular price, then apply any coupon. Lame.
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