Why the book piles grow larger...
Some days we actually sell more books than we take in.
Most days, however, are like today, and we take in many more books than we sell. We got a bit snowed under today, as customers brought in box upon box of books to trade. This isn't too unusual (though we wonder how other stores with many more trade-in customers than we have stay caught up), but on top of this, a nice gentleman (I know his name, but I'm not sure he wants his name on the Internet.) brought in about 5 boxes of books and audiobooks that he just donated, as his wife just got a job in Olympia, and they need to empty their house quickly. So, I was the beneficiary of his benevolence (yes, I'm working on my alliteration).
We certainly do not ask nor do we expect customers to just donate books, and we encourage them to use our store-credit policies (which are liberal) to their fullest benefit. But I have to say, it sure is nice when an unexpected donation comes of its own accord.
So, thanks, Mr. Who-Shall-Remain-Nameless. And good luck in Olympia.
posted by Defunct Books @ 6:56 PM
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2 Comments:
Dear Mr. Delzer,
After unsuccessfully scouring the Defunct Books website for an email contact, I have settled on posting a blog comment. I'm not sure it will be read by you, but I'm hoping since it may indeed be your only comment for the month of February you will be eager to read it.
My name is Jordan and I'm presently in Olympia, Washington attending The Evergreen State College. However, come the end of this quarter (toward the end of March) I'm packing up my things and heading home to Spokane where I hope to procure employment and amass great wealth. College is alright, but being schooled in such a nontraditional atmosphere without an inkling of where I wish to be steered has become somewhat daunting. Perhaps some time off to sort out my head will help me to realize what form I wish to mold out of the substance of my life.
Anyway, to the point. . .is defunct books in need of a slightly well-read, relatively presentable and quite amiable young fellow to work wholeheartedly for them in exchange for an agreeable wage?
Thank you for reading this if and when you do. You can contact me at theredgoat@hotmail.com; I would be delighted if you did so.
I admired your work at TLPW. I did some amount of intern work there myself. It's a shame things turned out as they did.
Regards,
Jordan Trader
I am pleased you are there.
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