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Woodsyblue · 02/14/2011, 08:02 pm

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Originally Posted by Molokov

Borders in Australia is still running. The same company owns Angus & Robertson and Borders in Australia.

This is good to know. Borders in Australia is the only decent place to buy books down here and even then it doesn't compare to the stores in America and Europe.

Molokov · 02/16/2011, 09:29 pm

Seems I spoke too soon... Angus & Robertson/Borders/The Whitcoulls Group have been placed into administration -i.e., they're close to bankruptcy.

*GuruGuru214* · 02/16/2011, 09:45 pm

Well, my sister's store managed to avoid the cuts. She's still got her job for now, but she's pretty stressed out right now. They've posted a list of things the employees are supposed to say if questioned and told them not to speak to the press. She says people are constantly asking her if they're closing, it's impossible to check the inventory at the stores that are liquidating, and not only is no hiring going on, but employees can't even transfer between stores now.

In other words, everything's a mess and working at Borders is pretty much hell right now.

Lonnie · 02/16/2011, 10:04 pm

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Originally Posted by Friar

I've only ever boughtTwo things from Borders (UK), which were DVDs. One of which had a large scratch on it, which rendered it unplayable. Unfortunately, the store was 16 miles away, so I never got to return it (Petrol cost being greater than the DVD value).

I guess it's a shame to see bookstores going, but, to be honest, it's not surprising. Books are just so much more expensive instores. The last time I went into a bookstore, I was shocked to see them charging the price on the back of the book, which shows just how used to getting them at nice online prices I am (£2.99 instead of £5.99, for example). I think Borders is suffering from the same fate as a lot of retailers (like HMV). A lot of people visiting them, but not many actually buying stuff.

I didnt even know we had Border's in Uk, I only ever went to Waterstones.

Friar · 02/17/2011, 11:19 am

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Originally Posted by Lonnie

I didnt even know we had Border's in Uk, I only ever went to Waterstones.

I've only ever seen one, and it was abig out of town place. With a starbucks in it. Unfortunately, it was opposite a giant Asda-WalMart which sold most of the books cheaper. It was also very near a library too.

JedExodus · 02/17/2011, 11:21 am

I usually get my books from a second hand shop by the Europa in Belfast, but I think it closed down recently

Alcoremortis · 02/17/2011, 03:33 pm

I usually try to support the small, independent bookstores so they don't go out of business. Guess I should have been supporting the big, chain stores...

Woodsyblue · 02/17/2011, 04:55 pm

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Originally Posted by Friar

I've only ever seen one, and it was abig out of town place. With a starbucks in it. Unfortunately, it was opposite a giant Asda-WalMart which sold most of the books cheaper.

Buying books in places like supermarkets, department stores, Walmart, etc, is actually really bad for the book industry. Those places just buy the most popular books in bulk and sell them at a reduced price. Buying at places like these takes sales away from proper bookstores that promote variety. It is true that books cost more at actual book stores but they have much healthier selections and if they don't have any book you're after they can usually order them in.

Buying books at places like Walmart may save you money in the short-term but in the long-term the whole industry suffers.

(Just for the record this isn't an attack and I'm not saying you do this, your post just inspired this rant)

lombre · 07/18/2011, 06:43 pm

Sorry to bump this old thread up, but there's been a new development.

All Borders stores are closing down. It's a sad day.

DAISHI · 07/18/2011, 06:49 pm

Pissed. Their DVDs and CDs were overpriced but I loved book shopping there. If nothing else I'd frequent the cafe and make a good economic contribution on my share of coffee alone. But I did buy books there and I'm sad to see them go. I have a lot of memories at my local Borders. Was where my writing career began.

*GuruGuru214* · 07/18/2011, 07:40 pm

Yeah, I heard about that earlier today. I hate Barnes & Noble, but I guess there's no choice left anymore.

DAISHI · 07/18/2011, 07:45 pm

The thing is there may not be a Barnes and Noble much longer either. They're looking to sell.

lombre · 07/18/2011, 07:58 pm

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Originally Posted by GuruGuru214

Yeah, I heard about that earlier today. I hate Barnes & Noble, but I guess there's no choice left anymore.

I don't even have a Barnes & Noble near me. Borders was pretty much my only option.

Alcoremortis · 07/18/2011, 09:03 pm

Time to support the small independent bookstores, says I!

coolsome · 07/18/2011, 10:11 pm

It was the only place I could buy Doctor Who Yaoi and Coffee in the same place!

ShaggE · 07/19/2011, 01:45 am

"Yaoi and Coffee" would be a great name for a store.

Also, can't unimagine Doctor Who yaoi. Sonic Screwdriver INDEED.

coolsome · 07/19/2011, 04:52 am

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Originally Posted by ShaggE

"Yaoi and Coffee" would be a great name for a store.

Also, can't unimagine Doctor Who yaoi. Sonic Screwdriver INDEED.

Borders had this no joke.

DAISHI · 07/19/2011, 07:13 am

Unfortunately the natural progress to a paperless society means the end of places like Borders, but it's still sad.

ShaggE · 07/19/2011, 07:23 am

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Originally Posted by coolsome

Borders had this no joke.

I love the "2 NEW EPISODES!" bulletpoint. I'd imagine it's to wrap up the nailbiting plotline where Doctor Screw's "companion" is "abducted" by the Dal-licks and the Cybersexmen, who've joined together to "exterminate" the last remnants of the Time Whoreds of Gal-I'd-lay. Of course, to do this, they use The Master as bait (eh? eh?).

Either that or it's two more hours of sex in a TARDIS.

dumpling321 · 07/23/2011, 06:21 pm

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Originally Posted by ShaggE

I love the "2 NEW EPISODES!" bulletpoint. I'd imagine it's to wrap up the nailbiting plotline where Doctor Screw's "companion" is "abducted" by the Dal-licks and the Cybersexmen, who've joined together to "exterminate" the last remnants of the Time Whoreds of Gal-I'd-lay. Of course, to do this, they use The Master as bait (eh? eh?).

Either that or it's two more hours of sex in a TARDIS.

LOLOL! You sir, just made my day

02/17/2011, 03:33 pm	#27
Alcoremortis Lonely Ruffian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ankh-Morpork PD Status: Killjoy Extraordinaire Actual Posts: Lots! Posts: 4,231	I usually try to support the small, independent bookstores so they don't go out of business. Guess I should have been supporting the big, chain stores... __________________ ETERNAL QUEEN OF HALLOWEEN STATUS CONFERRED. ~ Comrade Pants How can we be sure that Alcoremortis isn't just Comrade Pants trollplaying as a girl? ~ GuruGuru214 You're a shiny bright star; floating amongst a million slimy slugs in a sea of sludge. You transcend the pre-conceived and supposed limits of the human race, to emerge from the pit of pitiful maggots as a beautiful, majestic butterfly. ~ Davies The suspence of what's gonna come after death is killing me! ~ Jon NA Are you a secret Plaster Princess or something? ~ Secret Fawful

07/18/2011, 06:43 pm	#29
lombre Commando Crusher Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: O, Hi, and sometimes O! Posts: 906	Sorry to bump this old thread up, but there's been a new development. All Borders stores are closing down. It's a sad day. __________________ "Always expect the best of others... And watch as your hope is crushed like crackers in a fat man's bed. And the fat man is angry. And the fat man has a sledgehammer. And the fat man is yelling 'DIE, CRACKERS, DIE!!'" - Rat, Pearls Before Swine

07/18/2011, 06:49 pm	#30
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,024	Pissed. Their DVDs and CDs were overpriced but I loved book shopping there. If nothing else I'd frequent the cafe and make a good economic contribution on my share of coffee alone. But I did buy books there and I'm sad to see them go. I have a lot of memories at my local Borders. Was where my writing career began. __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

07/18/2011, 07:40 pm	#31
GuruGuru214 Crazy Windmill Mod Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kakariko Windmill Windmill Status: Going Around Posts: 6,357	Yeah, I heard about that earlier today. I hate Barnes & Noble, but I guess there's no choice left anymore. __________________ The preceding post was made by a volunteer community moderator, not a Telltale Games employee, and does not reflect the opinions of Telltale Games. Remember, only you can prevent forum fires. Completed series runs: Kingdom Hearts (Timeline Order, Pre-DDD, 10/25/10 - 2/6/11) - Zelda (Release Order, 3/13/11 - 4/6/12) - Metroid (Timeline Order, 4/21/12 - 10/17/12)

07/18/2011, 07:45 pm	#32
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,024	The thing is there may not be a Barnes and Noble much longer either. They're looking to sell. __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

02/16/2011, 09:29 pm	#22
Molokov Dingo in a Maternity Ward Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,138	Seems I spoke too soon... Angus & Robertson/Borders/The Whitcoulls Group have been placed into administration -i.e., they're close to bankruptcy.

02/16/2011, 09:45 pm	#23
GuruGuru214 Crazy Windmill Mod Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kakariko Windmill Windmill Status: Going Around Posts: 6,357	Well, my sister's store managed to avoid the cuts. She's still got her job for now, but she's pretty stressed out right now. They've posted a list of things the employees are supposed to say if questioned and told them not to speak to the press. She says people are constantly asking her if they're closing, it's impossible to check the inventory at the stores that are liquidating, and not only is no hiring going on, but employees can't even transfer between stores now. In other words, everything's a mess and working at Borders is pretty much hell right now.

02/17/2011, 11:21 am	#26
JedExodus Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,485	I usually get my books from a second hand shop by the Europa in Belfast, but I think it closed down recently

07/18/2011, 09:03 pm	#34
Alcoremortis Lonely Ruffian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ankh-Morpork PD Status: Killjoy Extraordinaire Actual Posts: Lots! Posts: 4,231	Time to support the small independent bookstores, says I! __________________ ETERNAL QUEEN OF HALLOWEEN STATUS CONFERRED. ~ Comrade Pants How can we be sure that Alcoremortis isn't just Comrade Pants trollplaying as a girl? ~ GuruGuru214 You're a shiny bright star; floating amongst a million slimy slugs in a sea of sludge. You transcend the pre-conceived and supposed limits of the human race, to emerge from the pit of pitiful maggots as a beautiful, majestic butterfly. ~ Davies The suspence of what's gonna come after death is killing me! ~ Jon NA Are you a secret Plaster Princess or something? ~ Secret Fawful

07/18/2011, 10:11 pm	#35
coolsome Sam D Coolsome Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Posts: 5,969	It was the only place I could buy Doctor Who Yaoi and Coffee in the same place! __________________

07/19/2011, 01:45 am	#36
ShaggE Deep Mushroom Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,316	"Yaoi and Coffee" would be a great name for a store. Also, can't unimagine Doctor Who yaoi. Sonic Screwdriver INDEED. __________________ "This grass feels funny. It feels like... pants." - Kirby A song. Also a song.

07/19/2011, 07:13 am	#38
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,024	Unfortunately the natural progress to a paperless society means the end of places like Borders, but it's still sad. __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

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