I'm a newbie

pbplace · Post by **pbplace** » 02 Apr 2008, 13:50

Hi. I'm new here. I own and operate a book store in canandaigua, new york - The Paperback Place. I've been in business for over 10 years. I started out in a small (very small) location, selling used books. 4 years ago I move to a larger location and started selling new books as well as the used ones. I am an avid reader (obviously). The only drawback to owning and operating my own book store? I thought I would have lots of time to read.....But the darn customers keep interupting me, wanting to buy my books!!!

Oh well...
carolyn
pbplace

Tracey Neal · Post by **Tracey Neal** » 02 Apr 2008, 14:26

pbplace wrote:Hi. I'm new here. I own and operate a book store in canandaigua, new york - The Paperback Place. I've been in business for over 10 years. I started out in a small (very small) location, selling used books. 4 years ago I move to a larger location and started selling new books as well as the used ones. I am an avid reader (obviously). The only drawback to owning and operating my own book store? I thought I would have lots of time to read.....But the darn customers keep interupting me, wanting to buy my books!!! Oh well...
carolyn
pbplace

Hey Carolyn! I'm Star...its nice to meet you! That is sooo cool you own a bookstore!!

I myself would love that! Very neat! I'm looking forward to seeing you round the forums!!

dejona84 · Post by **dejona84** » 02 Apr 2008, 14:32

pbplace wrote:Hi. I'm new here. I own and operate a book store in canandaigua, new york - The Paperback Place. I've been in business for over 10 years. I started out in a small (very small) location, selling used books. 4 years ago I move to a larger location and started selling new books as well as the used ones. I am an avid reader (obviously). The only drawback to owning and operating my own book store? I thought I would have lots of time to read.....But the darn customers keep interupting me, wanting to buy my books!!! Oh well...
carolyn
pbplace

Darn customers! ;P That is really cool! Welcome!

knightss · Post by **knightss** » 02 Apr 2008, 22:11

mm i'm sure get into some pretty decent book discussions =)

welcome welcome =)

Erasmus_Folly · Post by **Erasmus_Folly** » 02 Apr 2008, 22:17

Welcome Carolyn!

clarebear · Post by **clarebear** » 03 Apr 2008, 01:06

We have a TV series called Black Books, about a grouchy bookstore owner who hates his customers coming in and bothering him! Sound familiar?!!

Welcome anyways!!

sleepydumpling · Post by **sleepydumpling** » 03 Apr 2008, 04:20

Welcome Carolyn!

Tracey Neal · Post by **Tracey Neal** » 03 Apr 2008, 13:17

Hey Carolyn,

I wanted to ask you more about your bookstore

I have a pretty decent nest egg set aside and this summer I want to go scouting locations for my own bookstore, was it terribly hard to get started?? Are you pretty happy with your business?? There is a man who just opened a tiny used bookstore down the road...he's not very friendly though

I always go in there with a big smile on my face...but he doesn't try to help his customers or just interact with anyone...but I just wanted to get some of your advice on being a bookstore owner