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Harry Potter And The Bookstore Losses

Because of intense competition, most retailers will likely be selling the new Harry Potter book at cost or less in the first week of its release. What do you think?

Larry Thune • Systems Analyst

“That’s not fair to the customers. They might also stick around and flip through key parts of

Larry Thune • Systems Analyst

Pam Knackert • Police Officer

“Even more damaging to bookstores is the fact that you can purchase Harry Potter books at most vending machines.”

Pam Knackert • Police Officer

Max Prugh • Sales Representative

“But once the customers are through the door, they can’t help but to spend money hand over fist on the impulse-displayed kitten bookmarks, a copy of Redbook and overpriced Chekhov.”

Max Prugh • Sales Representative