Would this be okay for books? - Page 2

Originally Posted by logansryche

It's hard to sell anything physical nowadays with most things like books, records, cds, etc.. going digital. Why buy a book when you can go get a ebook version of the same book?

Because a lot of people, like me, like the feel, heft, smell, whatever, of an actual book.

I'm the same way - I prefer the physical feel of my Michael Crichton and David Eddings books.

You don't require electricity and such for reading books and other published material. A candle or such can light the way in the dark for reading.

I Live mostly in the past so I find many of the old school ways very comfortable.

Fancy technology is nifty when it works properly and for a reasonable value out of the pocket.

As for mailing books. I have bought many books and other printed materials that were sent to me. Most of the time they were in those tough to rip bubble mailers, some with extra cardboard and plenty of strong tape and such added. Most times if a box was used it was because there were many books or it was a more valuable item.

If a box is required or wanted then the make your own custom box concepts are the way to go if you can't find a reasonable priced supply of boxes that are of the size you need.

Read around eBay where they have reviews and such on mailing books, finding and making boxes and such.

Many times when I want to try and find such information on google I will put in what I'm after and add "forum" to the search and find people talking about what is best and what is not without the motive of selling you something that you are not interested in.

I have also learned that many view people that prefer the "old school ways" as being behind the times and needing to catch up with the RE$T of the world.

The world spins much faster then I can keep up with, so I don't bother trying "to keep up" with the illusions of advanced progress & easy ways.

Why? Because some people still like holding a book, physically touching a book, the aspect of not having to look at a screen. As people of my generation and older pass, they will probably not be as many book lovers because they won't have known any different. When it comes to collectables and decor in the future, I don't think the digital age will produce much. It will be just plastic and cheap metal trash...