Posted by Tabßitha on October 30, 2002, at 1:32:18
In reply to bookfinder.com: gateway to pleasure, posted by Mr Beev on October 29, 2002, at 16:18:02
Bookfinder is a great site. For used and out of print books, Amazon doesn't have the best selection or prices. I still think Amazon is tops for finding new books though (and new music and DVDs for that matter). I often look for a book at the local B&N or Borders store, find they don't carry it, and end up buying from Amazon. Even if the local store offers to order it, it's still usually faster to get it from Amazon. Amazon rocked my book-loving world when it appeared. The other online booksellers are just playing catch-up.
Independent bookstores? Nice idea, but I've never had much luck with them. The ones around here tend to have a tiny selection, though I'll buy from one if the location is convenient.
I just wish Amazon had existed when I was growing up in a small town where the best bookstore was a B Dalton at the mall 35 miles away.
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