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My local news stand

Hugh

Hugh

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Doesn't sell newspapers anymore. Seriously. Saturdays with the WSJ and LA Times were one of the highlights of my weekend, but now the only place within walking distance that carries the WSJ is Starbucks, and I ain't waiting in line behind 15 latte drinkers to get a paper. I'm stuck with IBD and the NYT at the 7/11 convenience store now. The donuts almost make it worthwhile though.

BTW, I went to Yelp and gave the newsstand without newspapers a 2 star review.
 
That's terribad :-( What was their logic behind this choice? Not selling enough copies?
 
Will said:
That's terribad :-( What was their logic behind this choice? Not selling enough copies?
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Didn't ask. I don't think the proprietor likes me. I always used to ask for a bag when I bought newspapers because I always had a few errands to run before going back home. Giving me the bags seemed to irk him, and maybe I raised his overhead so much by asking for a bag, he had to cut back on newspapers. That's just speculation though.
 
sparkchaser said:
What do they sell? I mean besides cigarettes and porn.
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Lottery tickets.

The reason I gave them a 2 star review instead of a 1 star was because of the greasy-haired creepy guy in the back corner of the store seemed to be enjoying the porn section. The extra star was for all those aqualungs out there who can't afford a computer and enjoy the internet's free porn.
 
It’s amazing the business decisions some people make. Pretty soon, we’ll see burger joints serving only tacos.
 
You should let the owner know that you will patronize his/her business if they carry those newspapers. Perhaps they could buy a few copies instead of a giant bundle at a loss. Might be worth asking about. Personally, I would have the latte and paper at starbucks too. Just saying....
 
Hugh said:
Lottery tickets.

The reason I gave them a 2 star review instead of a 1 star was because of the greasy-haired creepy guy in the back corner of the store seemed to be enjoying the porn section. The extra star was for all those aqualungs out there who can't afford a computer and enjoy the internet's free porn.
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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
 
Dose he seriously not sell ANY newspapers any more? All week round? Or just on Saturdays?
 
sparkchaser said:
I wonder if he will have to take it down now.
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Well, he still has the big red neon NEWS sign to worry about as well.

He has the same look and aura about him as the owner of my favorite Greek restaraunt right before he shut it down and moved away.
 
Maybe as you've called it in relation to the Greek restaurant, he's calling time on the whole affair. Newspapers probably are on the way out in that area otherwise he'd be selling them. The folks who want them are either in that Starbucks or getting them delivered - or getting them delivered to their iPads and whatnot...
 
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