See that's the thing, I don't want to do the mail-orders. Reason for that is once I'm working again, getting deliveries at my apartment is an exercise in frustration. No one can sign for it. They can't leave it on the doorstep. So no UPS. Only priority mail. And if you get priority mail - expect to ask for it to be resent on a Saturday and wait around all day for the guy to deliver it.
This is why I prefer book stores. Unfortunately the book stores that aren't "mainstream" are disappearing. There are a few, the ever popular "Strand" that is located somewhere on the lower east side of Manhattan and specializes in used books - but also in mold spores and dust mites that make me feel like I can't breath and if you look hard, a couple of comic book stores.
So it is a dilemma. Apparently a sci-fi fan has to be willing to mail-order. And I *hate* mail order - don't do it for clothes, shoes, food, or books - due to the fact it is so unreliable where I live. Netflix - is different - that fits in the slot at the bottom of the door.
I think my lament above is - you shouldn't have to. I've been to the literary and mystery sections and those have far greater selections. They aren't as "mainstream".
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Date: 2006-10-02 02:39 pm (UTC)They can't leave it on the doorstep. So no UPS. Only priority mail. And if you get priority mail - expect to ask for it to be resent on a Saturday and wait around all day for the guy to deliver it.
This is why I prefer book stores. Unfortunately the book stores that aren't "mainstream" are disappearing. There are a few, the ever popular "Strand" that is located somewhere on the lower east side of Manhattan and specializes in used books - but also in mold spores and dust mites that make me feel like I can't breath and if you look hard, a couple of comic book stores.
So it is a dilemma. Apparently a sci-fi fan has to be willing to mail-order. And I *hate* mail order - don't do it for clothes, shoes, food, or books - due to the fact it is so unreliable where I live. Netflix - is different - that fits in the slot at the bottom of the door.
I think my lament above is - you shouldn't have to. I've been to the literary and mystery sections and those have far greater selections. They aren't as "mainstream".