Borders closeout
The liquidation sale at Borders 339 locations -- including Crossgates Mall and Clifton Park -- started today. Prices are being discounted "up to 40% off the original price" (caveat emptor and lector -- these sales often seem to be less than great). By the way: among the companies that are reportedly circling the soon-to-be-empty Borders real estate around the nation: "pet stores, dollar stores, party-supply retailers, specialty grocery stores, such as Trader Joe's." [Borders] [NYT] [Chicago Sun-Times]
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You're correct in saying the sales are less than great- Borders often discounted the cover price to begin with so the first sales will probably be only slightly better than their everyday price.
... said Eric Stott on Jul 22, 2011 at 1:08 PM | link
I checked out a number of items this morning, and everything was still significantly more expensive than Amazon.
... said Bill M on Jul 22, 2011 at 1:28 PM | link
A TJs in Crossgrates would be amazing and successful!
I went to a Borders today in NYC and the books I was after-- food & cooking books-- were a mere 10% off. Not worth it yet.
... said Mary aka The Culinary Librarian on Jul 22, 2011 at 1:50 PM | link
Dream on, Capital Region. TJ's is not coming any time soon.
... said StanfordSteph on Jul 22, 2011 at 2:21 PM | link
Clearance sale prices often suck because they end up selling most of the surplus stock to companies, not individuals.
... said BBnet3000 on Jul 22, 2011 at 2:23 PM | link
People, the sales are NOT worth your time right now. People today were walking out with piles that they easily paid more for than they would have yesterday. Stay home for a few weeks, then check it out. Sure, you won't have pick of the litter - but hey, that's what Amazon is for now, right?
... said your friendly neighborhood Borders employee on Jul 22, 2011 at 7:42 PM | link
Please be nice to the folks who are working the dying Borders stores. They are all getting laid off (with no severance) and all customers can do is bitch about discounts. Just be nice, okay? These are terrific people who just got screwed.
... said Tess on Jul 24, 2011 at 10:25 PM | link
http://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/an-open-letter-to-customers-shopping-the-liquidation-sale-at-the-bookstore-where-i-work
... said tess on Jul 25, 2011 at 6:55 PM | link