Re:Powell’s says it won’t sell books on Amazon anymore
by paulcole on Friday August 28, 2020 @07:39AM
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> I assume the standalone PTBs shrank then closed because people were browsing more than buying
Should’ve charged a modest fee for the periodic hits of serendipity.
Re:Powell’s says it won’t sell books on Amazon anymore
by trynewideas on Friday August 28, 2020 @10:35PM
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Considering the rent changes around there over the last 5 years, it'd be less "modest" and more "how much ya got"
I loved the separate technical books stores, too, although they still have a great tech section in the main location. I assume the standalone PTBs shrank then closed because people were browsing more than buying.