I Haz a Sad

[kriadydragon]

Borders is closing! Whyyyyy! :( I'm so ticked by this. Border Books and Music was my happy place. I'm not big into going places but whenever the mood to go somewhere does strike, it's Borders I go to - books, movies, music, cute odds and ends; what more could I ask for? Even if I don't buy anything, just to see books on the shelf always stirs up my motivation to write. I had hoped that, one day, I would walk into Borders and see one of my books.

And now, they're closing :(

I know there's Barnes and Nobles but... they're not Borders. They only have books :( Plus who knows how much longer they'll stay open :P

I think what really ticks me off about this, though, is that it brings me one step closer to having to buy books online whether I want to or not. As helpful as it is when there's a book I want that I can't find at the store or library, I still like having the option of being able to go to a store to buy my books and not have to use the credit card. We're trying to bring credit card payments down, dang it! And I hate using a credit card online since it feels like a matter of when, not if, someone will manage to steal our information.

First my favorite radio station, now my favorite bookstore. :( All I need now is for my radio to succeed in eating my favorite cassette tape, and my unhappy will be complete :P

ETA: Yep, the list just keeps growing. Our oldest dog is unable to get up, her back legs completely useless. We think it may be time to put her down. :(

Comments

[sherry57.livejournal.com]

I love computers, internet and I think they improve our lives in lots of ways. I have met people all over the world and made friends with people I would not have met if not for internet...but....on the other hand, internet, on line shopping, outsourcing...all of this leads to less jobs, to companies closing. There is certainly an upside to modern technology but there is most definitely a down side to it as well....Borders is an example of the down side...me talking to you tonight is an example of the upside.

I feel very divided in my thoughts about it all.

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

Yes, they have filed for bankruptcy.........the big one downtown on 3rd in Portland closed out last month. I was shocked when I saw they were in an all sell out mode
I rarely go downtown but my hairdresser is there so I took a walk since I arrived a bit early and found the sign on their door.
:-/
Powell's which is the largest privately owned bookstore not only in US but the world is cutting back.........
I forget how many employees they have laid off with promise first hire if things pick up.........

[tringasolitaria.livejournal.com]

Aww, I'm sorry. :( About both things. It's awful when you have to have pets put to sleep. My brother had to have his black lab put to sleep just before Christmas - congestive heart failure. I loved that dog.

I haven't found out yet if the Borders near me is on the closings list, but I wouldn't be a bit surprised. It's not really in a great location and there's rarely very many cars in the parking lot. It's too bad. :( Everything is going digital. I'm not really mourning the video places, but it's a real shame to be losing the bookstores.

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

I LOVE Borders. As you said it has/had everything from books, to dvds to music. Most of it was a bit pricey, but that had some really in depth music and odd movie selections. Their graphic novel selection was awesome

Not all of them are closing, but it sucks the one near you is :(

Oh, no about you doggie. I'm so sorry, you want to help them so much and sometimes you can't.

HUGS

[timespirt.livejournal.com]

They said they were re-organizing under chapter 11 and they would be closing (only stores that are not busy) some stores but not all of them. Maybe you will have one around the area? We have a few within 20 miles of each other so I expect they will close 1 or 2 and leave some close by.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

yeah, join the club... Our Borders is going belly-up as well. Nearest bookstore is now 20 minutes. If it was 20 minutes clear sailing, not driving 20 minutes with all the yuppie maniacs in their SUVs yakking on their cellphones while driving - it wouldn't be so bad. Sigh.

I like to LOOK at a book in my hands before buying. Online doesn't give you that option. Plus yes, the trinkets and doodads you sure as heck didn't need but bought cuz they were there.

So sorry to hear about your dog. Having gone through putting out dog to sleep just months ago, I know how heart-breaking it is. Just remember, that his comfort and dignity in death is more important than your feelings. Animals are lucky that we can, if necessary, end their suffering before it gets too bad...

[nefhiriel.livejournal.com]

Meh. I hate it when favorite stores close. Especially a favorite bookstore. :| You're right, ordering a book online just is't enough, sometimes. I love browsing a cozy book shop.

And I'm so sorry about your dog! What a hard call to make. I've been watching our own dog, Strider, get gray around the muzzle, and wishing he would just stay a puppy. It's so hard to imagine life without much-loved pets! *hugs*

[ninja007.livejournal.com]

Hey Chica, I've been hearing this for the last 2 years. I used to work at Barnes & Noble and I heard last year that Border's was BUYING B&N!

I'll believe when I see the going out of business sale sign go up...

[kajahryujin.livejournal.com]

I find it extremely sad to hear this since the Borders in my college town is closing as well. It was my only place to find books in the same series that were not newest one, which was the case with buying books at somewhere like Walmart. I am not a big fan of buying things online due to the threat of identity theft but also because some places are not completely honest with what they ship to you. I also find it rather obnoxious that you have to pay additional costs to cover shipping. At least with a bookstore once you pay for the book you have it. Borders was always a fun place for me to go just to browse and meet friends. The atmosphere in the stores always seemed to me to be much more relaxed than a Barnes and Nobles. It is sad that companies that are loved by those of us that enjoy reading and being creative are failing and those that cater to the unimaginative masses are still enjoying great prosperity.

[sholio]

Oh, I'm very sorry - about Borders, and about the doggie, too. (One of our dogs is approaching that point, but she's not quite there yet.)

We don't have a Borders in my town - it's a B&N - but I know how sad I would be if it went away! There's just something about browsing books in real life that's so much more fulfilling and satisfying (and inspiring!) than getting books online. I like the convenience of places like Amazon.com, but I don't want it to make bookstores go away completely; that would make me sad. :( (Though, at the very least, I think we will probably always have small used-book stores; it's not quite the same as a giant, brightly-lit BOOK EMPORIUM, though ...)

It's possible that if you don't have a local Borders, your Barnes & Noble will expand its stock to fill the market niche. Ours has not just books but also music, movies, and journals & other writing things.

[flingslass.livejournal.com]

I buy most of my books from The Book Depository (http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/WEBSITE/WWW/WEBPAGES/homepage.php) because the price of books in Australia is expensive. And now I'm just waiting on the latest Jean M Auel book out March! It's only been an eight year wait :D

Sorry about the dog, the decision is a hard one for you but maybe the best for her *hugs*