Wow! I spent yesterday holiday shopping with two of my kids. I have to say, anyone who tells you the economy is in the tank and that we aren't spending money hasn't been to a mall in America this week!
It was literally a river of people gliding, rushing and burbling along through the stores. Everyone seemed in good spirits and there were tons of sales. We found some really great deals, Target especially seemed to have lowered prices on an awful lot of stuff - toys, electronics and housewares. It was really pleasant to see so many people smiling and preparing for one of the best holidays we have.
I hope this post finds you all smiling as well - hopefully this holiday season will be one of good cheer and good times with family and friends.
Best Wishes & Cheers!
Judy
Page Master Used Books
www.pagemaster-books.com
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Black & Blue Friday
We WILL NOT be opening at 5am Friday (or midnight Thursday!)
We WILL NOT be slashing prices (or anything else for that matter!)
We WILL NOT be holding any kind of door buster event.
But ~
If you need a quiet, relaxing place to catch your breath between the big box stores and the mall mobs - we've got you covered.
The coffee pot is on - and its free. The store looks festive, the shelves are full of great books & movies, the chairs are comfy - and the prices are the best anywhere.
Remember ~ we're a Toys-for-Tots drop off location ~ bring a new, wrapped toy for the box and get 15% off everything you purchase that day.
Sign up the $100 Christmas Gift Basket.
Pick up a Gift Card the readers on your list.
Check out the new jewelry ~ the Lanyards are a great looking gift for anyone who has to wear an I.d. or security badge (teachers, nurses, most office workers etc...) and there are lots of fun earrings and bracelets.
Or ~ maybe you'll just need a little break, come on by and treat yourself! Be safe out there.
Cheers!
Judy
Page Master Used Books
We WILL NOT be slashing prices (or anything else for that matter!)
We WILL NOT be holding any kind of door buster event.
But ~
If you need a quiet, relaxing place to catch your breath between the big box stores and the mall mobs - we've got you covered.
The coffee pot is on - and its free. The store looks festive, the shelves are full of great books & movies, the chairs are comfy - and the prices are the best anywhere.
Remember ~ we're a Toys-for-Tots drop off location ~ bring a new, wrapped toy for the box and get 15% off everything you purchase that day.
Sign up the $100 Christmas Gift Basket.
Pick up a Gift Card the readers on your list.
Check out the new jewelry ~ the Lanyards are a great looking gift for anyone who has to wear an I.d. or security badge (teachers, nurses, most office workers etc...) and there are lots of fun earrings and bracelets.
Or ~ maybe you'll just need a little break, come on by and treat yourself! Be safe out there.
Cheers!
Judy
Page Master Used Books
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Meet the Author
I attended an author event at our local library this week - it was... interesting. The library was using the event as a fundraiser. I love libraries, and feel like it's important to support my community (especially through books!) - but really, $75.00 per person? In this economy? Ouch!
It made me think though.... do authors want to do more or less of this type of event? Would they be willing to do book events (signings, discussions, workshops) at a used bookstore or is this sort of thing reserved for stores selling new books?
The better question though, - do our customers want to meet authors at our store?
Hit the comment button below and let me know what you want.
It made me think though.... do authors want to do more or less of this type of event? Would they be willing to do book events (signings, discussions, workshops) at a used bookstore or is this sort of thing reserved for stores selling new books?
The better question though, - do our customers want to meet authors at our store?
Hit the comment button below and let me know what you want.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Inspiration
I was walking this morning, trying to work off the ice cream I promised myself I wasn't going to eat anymore, and when I got over the guilt about that, (took about 10 seconds!) - I moved on to more important stuff.
I was, as usual trying to come up some interesting way to promote my business. I feel as though I can't just sit and do nothing, I'm sure someone younger, (half the population!) more energetic or with a better idea will come along and run me out of town on a rail. I worry that the economy will drive me into the dirt, or worse, my own ignorance will do it!
So, I read a lot of books about running a business, being more creative, thinking differently or working smarter. I subscribe to Blogs, get newsletters or email, I visit other businesses to see what they're doing better then me (that's a long list!) and I listen to my customers.
From that whole list the most important advice I get is from the customers - I love all the people who come to the store or use the website, you guys give the best advice and are the most help to maintaining the business. I answered the phone yesterday and a gentlemen with a wonderful Texas drawl told me that he'd been trying to order some books on my website but there was a problem that I should check into. Two minutes with my website tech and the problem was solved - but I might not have found it for days if it hadn't been for my customer.
Don't assume that we don't want to hear from you ~ WE DO! We want to know what you think about everything - the store, the books, the website, this Blog, the newsletter, our service - anything and everything - if you're willing to take a moment to share what you know - we're willing to hear it and try to make things better!
Speak Up! Speak Out! Share! We want to give you what you want most in a bookstore - you just have to tell us what it is!
Reply to this post by leaving a comment.
Send me an email: sellsubooks@gmail.com
Give us a call: 888-300-9548
Drop by the store! 904 John Marshall Hwy, Front Royal VA 22630
I was, as usual trying to come up some interesting way to promote my business. I feel as though I can't just sit and do nothing, I'm sure someone younger, (half the population!) more energetic or with a better idea will come along and run me out of town on a rail. I worry that the economy will drive me into the dirt, or worse, my own ignorance will do it!
So, I read a lot of books about running a business, being more creative, thinking differently or working smarter. I subscribe to Blogs, get newsletters or email, I visit other businesses to see what they're doing better then me (that's a long list!) and I listen to my customers.
From that whole list the most important advice I get is from the customers - I love all the people who come to the store or use the website, you guys give the best advice and are the most help to maintaining the business. I answered the phone yesterday and a gentlemen with a wonderful Texas drawl told me that he'd been trying to order some books on my website but there was a problem that I should check into. Two minutes with my website tech and the problem was solved - but I might not have found it for days if it hadn't been for my customer.
Don't assume that we don't want to hear from you ~ WE DO! We want to know what you think about everything - the store, the books, the website, this Blog, the newsletter, our service - anything and everything - if you're willing to take a moment to share what you know - we're willing to hear it and try to make things better!
Speak Up! Speak Out! Share! We want to give you what you want most in a bookstore - you just have to tell us what it is!
Reply to this post by leaving a comment.
Send me an email: sellsubooks@gmail.com
Give us a call: 888-300-9548
Drop by the store! 904 John Marshall Hwy, Front Royal VA 22630
Friday, October 16, 2009
What I Learned From the Wedding of the Century
So, my daughter got married last Sunday, I survived the ordeal and I'm here to tell you that throwing a wedding is probably right at the top of my list of "Holy Cow! Events"... In case you haven't had the pleasure yet, I thought I'd share some helpful tips about what I learned along the way.
1. No matter how organized you think you are, no matter how many lists you make, no matter how many meetings you have, emails you fire back and forth, phone calls you conference, books you read or advisors you have - you are going to forget stuff.
2. No matter how many times you say, "I will NEVER act like so-and-so's mom!" - yes, you will.
3. No matter how many times you say, "I will not pay that much for....." - yes, you will.
4. No matter how many fittings you go to - you will cry when you see your daughter in the dress.
5. Surround yourself with friends and family, keep smiling, ask for help, plead for help - and no matter what else you say no to - say a resounding, "yes!" - to the open bar.
6. PS - get an amazing photographer - you will be stunned at the stuff you miss!
At this point - you should all be feeling very sorry for me - and you should all run down to the bookstore and buy at least $10.00 worth of books to help me feel better.
1. No matter how organized you think you are, no matter how many lists you make, no matter how many meetings you have, emails you fire back and forth, phone calls you conference, books you read or advisors you have - you are going to forget stuff.
2. No matter how many times you say, "I will NEVER act like so-and-so's mom!" - yes, you will.
3. No matter how many times you say, "I will not pay that much for....." - yes, you will.
4. No matter how many fittings you go to - you will cry when you see your daughter in the dress.
5. Surround yourself with friends and family, keep smiling, ask for help, plead for help - and no matter what else you say no to - say a resounding, "yes!" - to the open bar.
6. PS - get an amazing photographer - you will be stunned at the stuff you miss!
At this point - you should all be feeling very sorry for me - and you should all run down to the bookstore and buy at least $10.00 worth of books to help me feel better.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Buzz....
Just thought you might like to know that it's definitely fall in upstate New York! I just got back from a book trip near Rochester - it's absolutely beautiful going up through the Finger Lakes Region right now - the trees are just starting to turn, the weather is perfect, dry and cool and every little town seems to be having a fall festival of some sort - delightful! If you have a little free time, its really worth the drive up.
We've added over 4000 books to the inventory in the last 10 days! This is impressive because I'm so busy trying to plan a wedding that I hardly have time for anything else! But I've discovered that if you give up sleep you can get a lot more stuff done! So, there are hundreds of mysteries, thrillers, romance, history, children's books.... you name it - I've added some to the inventory!
Now that it's fall -- you have a little more free time - do something nice for yourself.... come browse your favorite bookstore and take home a stack! You deserve it!
Cheers! ~ Judy
We've added over 4000 books to the inventory in the last 10 days! This is impressive because I'm so busy trying to plan a wedding that I hardly have time for anything else! But I've discovered that if you give up sleep you can get a lot more stuff done! So, there are hundreds of mysteries, thrillers, romance, history, children's books.... you name it - I've added some to the inventory!
Now that it's fall -- you have a little more free time - do something nice for yourself.... come browse your favorite bookstore and take home a stack! You deserve it!
Cheers! ~ Judy
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Where did the Summer Go?
This has been one speedy month! I try to update the Blog early in the month -- somehow I totally missed the 'early' part! Oh, well -- you guys are creative - pretend I wrote something pithy and interesting that stimulated some fabulous dinner conversation.
I'm actually in the middle of planning a wedding - our second one this year! I'm completely confused by all the rules, details and drama associated with throwing a wedding. What it boils down to is - a big party with a fancy dress. Now if someone could just explain to me how that should equate to a minimum outlay of $25,000 I would definitely give you a free book!
I'll keep checking my email for your replys!!
Read On - Get Smart!
I'm actually in the middle of planning a wedding - our second one this year! I'm completely confused by all the rules, details and drama associated with throwing a wedding. What it boils down to is - a big party with a fancy dress. Now if someone could just explain to me how that should equate to a minimum outlay of $25,000 I would definitely give you a free book!
I'll keep checking my email for your replys!!
Read On - Get Smart!
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