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How independent bookdealers have to pay attention

Posted on September 23, 1997 by Marchbanks

Book buyers are looking only at the state of their wallets, and going where they can get the lowest price.  It’s understandable, it’s reasonable—and it’s killing off the independents. Continue reading →

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Buy Low/Sell High

Posted on July 23, 1997 by Marchbanks

For every buy-at-$5-and-sell-at-$500 item he (or any of us) may handle, how many $20 volumes sit on the shelf and catch dust for years? Continue reading →

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