Sqwertz wrote:
> On Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:07:36 -0400, Tara wrote:
>
>> Borders bookstore has begun liquidation sales. It's a good time to
>> buy a few new cookbooks.
>>
>> http://www.borders.com/online/store/Home
>
> Again? Every one of them in Austin closed down a few months ago.
> Cookbooks were the always the least discounted items. By the time
> they hit 30% off, you had your choice of Rachel Ray or Jeff Smith. Or
> the bookshelves they were sitting on. Which were nicely constructed
> solid wood shelves (not MDf or particle board), and no laminate except
> for the continuous rubber edge banding. But most shelves were at a
> slight upward angle only appropriate for bookstores.
>
> Even at 40% off they're making at least 10% profit (not including
> overhead). And the stuff that reached the full 40% was total trash.
> They probably got reimbursed for the non-sellers and were told to keep
> them rather than returning them - the selection was that bad. They
> make close to 100% profit on those.
>
> -sw

That probably depends on the particular store. Yes, the cookbooks
had the worst discount, but at my local store, I did get the one
book I had my eye on. I am debating about when I want to go in to
Boston. Maybe after the heatwave ends.

--
Jean B.