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Bookshops (at least here in the UK) have been almost totally eradicated by Amazon (especially on the high street) so it's nice to see Waterstones (pretty-much t
by sambeau 13y ago
Bookshops (at least here in the UK) have been almost totally eradicated by Amazon (especially on the high street) so it's nice to see Waterstones (pretty-much the last survivor) poking a little fun at its exterminator.
- knapp 13y agoAmazon has also affected independent shops for second-hand books on the high street. As has eBay. But independents also have competitors on their own turf: charity shops -- particularly specific charity bookshops. Charity shops receive tax concessions and get business rate relief. They also don't have to pay for stock. People are willing to donate their books to a charity shop. If they took them to an independent bookseller they would probably want something in return, either in cash or a trade-in value. Some charity bookshops get more stock than they can handle. I've heard stories of them taking boxloads to the local tip.
- lmm 13y agoDoesn't Amazon now own a stake in Waterstones?
- sambeau 13y agoI don't think so. They seem to have an agreement where Waterstones sells kindles & e-books but that's about it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterstones http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterstones