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vmfein
True Blue Farmgirl
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Valerie
Dale City
VA
USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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 Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 8:47:47 PM
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Oh, I know - so awful! A couple of months ago we received an email from the head of Borders letting us know things were going to be, basically, "business as usual." They have been sending discount codes and coupons for weeks, too. Now they said something like 11,000 employees will be without jobs because of their closing. So sad. SO sad.
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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vmfein
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Valerie
Dale City
VA
USA
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Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 05:16:24 AM
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I guess they had been hoping for a seller which didn't pan out. I also read in another article that this may effect publishers as well, because some of them only had contracts with Borders.
Farmgirl Sister #2619
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 08:15:15 AM
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Valerie~ I was saddened also when I read the news of the closings. We are lucky because we have a Borders close to us and right across the street is a Barnes and Noble - so I won't have the issue of travelling far to a bookstore. But I wil miss Borders - their magazine section was so much nicer than any other I have seen. I feel so badly for all of the people that will be losing their jobs. It just seems to be a horrible situation all around.
~ Elaine
Farmgirl sister #2822
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vmfein
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Valerie
Dale City
VA
USA
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Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 11:50:27 AM
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One girl in my class works for the borders in town, it will no doubt be a tough time for all of the workers involved. I heard that some of the stores could be closing as soon as this friday.
Farmgirl Sister #2619
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 10:49:24 AM
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So sad. My dh and I have used Borders as our "date place" for years. One Sunday a month we'll go, have coffee and read magazines. We can do the same at Barnes and Noble, but we have always liked Borders better. What a bummer.
....it's what's inside a women, when she's up against the land.
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Melina
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 4:28:32 PM
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I'll miss my Borders, but I'm not surprised. In the last couple of years they have become more of a toy store than a book store. You have to wade through games, puzzles, key chains, yoga kits, guitar lesson kits, etc just to find the books. I'll miss the Seattle's Best coffee, but I have a couple used book stores I like better than Borders. I do feel bad for the folks who will be laid off.
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2011 : 07:58:23 AM
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I feel sad for the employees but.....Borders managed to put lots and lots of Independent Mom and Pop bookstores out of business, including the one I worked in. So now i guess the shoe is on the other foot.
Please support independent bookstores whenever you can.
The Borders brothers are sitting fat and sassy with all the money they made
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TansyShy
True Blue Farmgirl
100 Posts
Joanna
Wasilla
AK
USA
100 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2011 : 09:16:57 AM
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Both of the book bookstores in Wasilla have gone out of business. Luckily for me, Anchorage isnt too far away. But I do like going into a coozy bookstore. I'm sad now. :(
Farm girl Sister #907
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2011 : 04:02:12 AM
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The Borders near my mom's in California have been closing for awhile. It's really sad. I read an article that basically, due to the kindle, books will be "Phased out". Now, I love reading stuff online, but nothing replaces the feel of physically reading a book. Hearing the pages turn, seeing the ink splatters...
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2011 : 04:30:43 AM
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I think IF books are phased out, it will be a lot longer than people think. I know plenty of people who, like you Megan, are all about the book in print. I don't think I could read a whole book on a Kindle. Just not the same.
It's sad the stores are closing and that all the people will lose their jobs. That's a tragedy. But i do also agree with what Melina said about Borders (and Barnes and Noble, here) becoming over run with toys and games and other things. My kids (when younger) would always say "Can we go to Barnes and Noble?" and it was just because they wanted to look at all their toys.
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Farmgirl Sister #1086
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Everyone else is already taken.
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
1023 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2011 : 05:07:19 AM
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yes I drove to Orlando mall last week thinking I would stop at Borders and they were closed down. Also the Walden book store in the mall was shut down and the Walden book store in Kissimmee was shut down. What a shame.
Seize The Day!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13641 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13641 Posts |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2011 : 1:05:33 PM
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I went to the one here this weekend at it was a madhouse! I did manage to get a few crochet books, a cute book on crafting with buttons, and a Storeys Basic Country Skills all for under 10 dollars. Most stuff was still expensive though.
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 5:57:56 PM
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| I used to work at a Borders outside Philadelphia, and I'm sad to think that my old workplace will be no more. Last time I was down in that area some of my old managers were still at the store and others had been promoted to GM their own stores throughout the region. I'm sorry for their sakes. But at the same time, it's absolutely true that the company put thousands of small local bookstores out of business. What goes around sometimes comes around... |
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coaloha
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Pam
USA
502 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 08:02:45 AM
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I am sad whenever I see any bookstore go out of business...mom and pop or a chain store. I do read digital books, but I love "real" books and bookstores are my favorite places. I agree that Borders had the best magazine selection. I will miss our local store.
Pam Barnes-Palty
Phoenix, AZ
Farmgirl #1075
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2011 : 03:36:02 AM
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My daughter has worked for Border's for nearly 10 years. One in Calif, then transferred to the one here.
It is a tough time for all. The employees at her store are like family with one another. Letting go is very difficult. They are in tears nearly every day. Many will stay in contact, they are friends for life. But it wont be the same at all.
The customers have become like greedy vultures and mean! Where was everyone before?
As for the corporate aspect, I agree how these larger stores just take out everyone, only to end up later on bankrupt themselves and Ceo's that tanked their companys walking off with millions in bonuses. It is very, very sad for the regular customers and the employees.
I will always want a book or magazine in my hand? Not sure I am ready for Everything to be computerized!
Blessings, Linda
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