Buying Books & DVDs - I Love Amazon!

I’m one of those die hards who still buys books as opposed to converting to Kindle although I’ve been having thoughts lately of crossing over. One day when I’m trendy again. In the meantime, my love for reading has not waned and I often have an itch for a good, new read. I left all my books and DVDs in Los Angeles so I must replenish. I went into a local bookstore to re-buy my favorite David Sedaris books (“Me Talk Pretty One Day” and “When You Are Engulfed in Flames”) and was slightly shocked when the bookstore attendant told me at the register that each humorous gem was $15.99. Of course I didn’t want to look like I couldn’t afford it so I bought the books and left the store. As soon as I got home I realized I was crazy. That’s gas and food money! But I needed my literature, I countered to myself. I decided to go online to see if I could find the books cheaper before I trekked back up to the store to make the return. Sure enough, both books were being sold on Amazon for a little over $10 new and a penny used. Hmmmm……a penny vs 15.99. That was a no brainer so I hightailed it back over to the store and returned the books. I’ve shopped Amazon before for Christmas gifts but my frame of mind was completely different. I wasn’t looking for a bargain. The David Sedaris paperback books still came out to $4.00 a piece with the shipping but still a great deal. I also shop Amazon now for DVDs. I bought Chris Rock’s “Bigger and Blacker” comedy for $3.68 with tax. Not the $1 flea market price but with Amazon I find exactly what I’m looking for.