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Ever dreamed of owning a bookstore?

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Cheshire Books in Fort Bragg, California is for sale!

Info here: http://www.hocktools.com/cheshire/cheshire_books.htm

Thanks for reading!

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It's my dreamed to own a bookstore. As well as you help people improved and practiced reading books also you earned.


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arjay8 wrote:Cheshire Books in Fort Bragg, California is for sale!

Info here: http://www.hocktools.com/cheshire/cheshire_books.htm

Thanks for reading!

-- Ron
Is the bookstore still for sale? If so, what's the asking price?

I get the feeling that brick and mortar bookstores may be going the way of the dinosaurs. I hope I am wrong though.
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Hmmm....unfortuantely I can't afford it right now, though may be in future this blue dream will come true... :roll:
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Not really to be honest- i prefer the pleasure and relaxation involved with browsing a bookshop and looking at all the genres than the financial reality of owning and running a store!
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Not really to be honest- i prefer the pleasure and relaxation involved with browsing a bookshop and looking at all the genres than the financial reality of owning and running a store!
Absolutely. But I wouldn't mind working at a little corner one, not necessarily one like Borders or Barnes and Nobles.

It would be pretty cool in that cozy comfy environment that's pure relaxation.
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Oh My would'nt I just ... unfortunately it a bit far away for me & anyway I'd probably be my own best customer.

Bit like an alcoholic owning a pub ... not a great idea!
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Haha, but how fun that would be!

You wouldn't have to worry about being kicked out for "topping your limit."
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It would be my dream come true to own my own bookstore. Not something big, but a bookstore that sold rare and old books. First editions and signed books. That would be my ultimate job. :)
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I have a dream of owning a bookstore with a cafe where people can come sit read a book and drink coffee. There are no small bookstores like that where I live. One day maybe. Goodluck with selling your store
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Love to...

Brother, can you spare $65,521.21?
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TechKnow wrote:Love to...

Brother, can you spare $65,521.21?
OOh, what a pity. I only have $65,521.20 on me :wink:
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Well nevermind then...
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get the feeling that brick and mortar bookstores may be going the way of the dinosaurs. I hope I am wrong though.
I fear that. I am also horrified by these computer book things (sorry, do not know what they called) Although handy for travelling I suppose, I am repulsed by the idea of not having a page to turn. I also like second hand books where you sometimes see notes and like in the margin.

Talking of which the financial margins on boookstores are very tight I think? My favourite is antiquarian / 2nd hand book shops. Can be rather profitable as well if you keep an eye out for hidden treasures. :)
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Hi, I'm just crazy... i read books like anything. In fact, my collection at my home itself is so large as if its a library or a book store. Would definitely like to own a book store one day. Always in company of books... what a great feeling?
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