Buying books: A personal preference

12-29-2010 08:49 BJT

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As the end of 2010 approaches, crowds of customers can be seen everywhere. Bargain pricing is a big attraction, especially in the book market.

Analysts say this year will be noteworthy, because online sellers are having a tremendous impact on the industry. But not everyone is finding this trend to their liking.

It takes less than a minute to jump onto an online book selling website. There you have almost everything you want and what's more, the discounts are really great. But for certain people, going to a traditional brick-and-mortar bookstore is still their favorite way to buy books.

A customer in bookstore said, "In bookstores, the books are before your eyes, and you can get a quick grasp of the surface and the content. It's convenient."

Another customer said, "The delivery service of online buying is good. But it lacks the feeling of a direct purchase."

One said, "Deliveries can cause troubles. And sometimes we have to wait at our workplace. It's not good."

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