08-17-2004, 03:32 PM
I know it's come up in the book market. There was a bit of an uproar from publishers when Amazon started offering used books side-by-side with new ones. In that past, used book stores were primarily separate from new book stores, and used book shopping was more of a "browse and see if you're lucky enough to find something good" activity. That didn't bother the publishers, but Amazon's model does.
Of course, Powell's Books, in my home state, has been offering new and used books together for at least as long as I've lived here. For me, it's always depended on what sort of book I was shopping for. If it was something that I expected to re-read many times, or that I wanted to keep in good condition, I'd probably buy new and maybe even hardback. Impulse buys are much likely to be used, but in my opinion that's *good* for the market, because I may just stumble upon an author I enjoy.
Of course, Powell's Books, in my home state, has been offering new and used books together for at least as long as I've lived here. For me, it's always depended on what sort of book I was shopping for. If it was something that I expected to re-read many times, or that I wanted to keep in good condition, I'd probably buy new and maybe even hardback. Impulse buys are much likely to be used, but in my opinion that's *good* for the market, because I may just stumble upon an author I enjoy.
Why can't we all just get along
--Pete
--Pete