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using amazon for books is like using aol for internet access
not arguing, but what do you use instead (other than your local book store)?
https://m.alibris.com
Is there a way to see specific reviews of sellers or is it strictly a star system? I love the site design, it doesn’t e n d l e s s l y dick around with you like amazon’s current setup.
I do not recall, i have not used it much since i got my college textbooks in 08.
I'm really excited about this, thanks.
They've even got a music section with lots of vinyl!
I buy most of my books from ebay (or AK Press for serious stuff), but this is even better!
lol my city has several libraries which aren't book stores.
What do you mean? Kindle store is not bad at all
Amazon is terrible for physical books though. I have never bought a new book off Amazon that didn't come damaged. Not once. Used books are ok usually, because the sellers take care to pack them properly. But Amazon simply does not care at all. Oversized art book loosely thrown into a box too big so it gets to slam around the inside constantly in transit is the norm. I use Alibris these days.
yeah thats on me. im old and remember them for selling physical crap forever ago, plus i forgot people pay for digital stuff.. again, not my thing.
Oh grandpa, digital stuff is great! You can read any of those hundreds of books on the go (given you didn't forget your glasses, that is)! You should definitely try it next time you go fishing!
Until they pull a 1984 and delete your copy of 1984
I mean, do you really want to miss out on such a real life dystopian experience?
I bought most of my college books used on Amazon way back when. I did that again the last few years, sometimes Amazon had the best price and or lead time. I also used a few other sites.