tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post70386476232904019..comments2024-03-28T13:46:38.346-04:00Comments on Pardon Me For Asking: Good-Bye To John Scioli And His Very Unique Community Book Store On Court StreetKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17882047670852126739noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-14165770429794010732016-08-13T21:12:25.014-04:002016-08-13T21:12:25.014-04:00I'm sad to see judgemental comments about this...I'm sad to see judgemental comments about this bookstore owner. Many of my books were purchased there over the years and he was always knowledgeable and helpful. Yes, he smoked, yes the place was crowded, but it was his to run however he saw fit, and if you did not like it you could easily go and shop elsewhere. It's easy to criticize and say negative things, but none of us are walking in his shoes. I, for one, will miss this store and owner when I walk by on Court street and dread what will replace the store. Another expensive place probably... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-53629001732795575812016-06-17T07:53:30.574-04:002016-06-17T07:53:30.574-04:00The store is still packed as of today. He has it o...The store is still packed as of today. He has it open at night and people were inside. The dumpster is awful. What a disgrace. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-34378673417097453662016-06-16T10:23:21.194-04:002016-06-16T10:23:21.194-04:00This is for Donald Ivanoff- We would love it if yo...This is for Donald Ivanoff- We would love it if you were to answer these questions so my psychological class can discuss the solipsist views that you have:<br /><br />1- Do you often go into stores and tell them what you *want* to pay and not what the seller thinks it worth?<br />2- Do you work at a place or offer a service that the customer/client comes in and tells you they want to pay less?<br />3- If so-what is your typical response?<br /><br />Thank you for your time. <br />Dr. Ivan Steinoff PhD Human Sciences UK<br /><br /><br />Dr. Ivan Steinoffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-57132009490873329222016-06-16T10:05:23.734-04:002016-06-16T10:05:23.734-04:00I don't care what you say, it's a disgrace...I don't care what you say, it's a disgrace to be throwing away a dumpster full of books. There's plenty of organizations that would've gladly picked up boxes and boxes of free books. Shame on him. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-38042296621550370502016-06-15T11:59:32.126-04:002016-06-15T11:59:32.126-04:00Indeed. Such a splendid neighborhood resource and ...Indeed. Such a splendid neighborhood resource and a prime spot for a late afternoon nap! <br /><br />You see, occasionally, while browsing the aisles, and my brain begins to reel from my literary labors, I'd make my way into one of the corners to enjoy a macaroon or two, and a sip from my bottle of Dr. Nuts, and inevitably, I'd float away for a brief while, lost in the splendour of sleep. It never seemed to bother John, and I'm not even sure he was aware of my presence.Ignatius J. Reillynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-86224444090011350972016-06-15T05:49:56.244-04:002016-06-15T05:49:56.244-04:00I remember him and his dog. I have bought many boo...I remember him and his dog. I have bought many books from him but after the dog died there was a decline. I also couldn't stand the cigarette smoke. If he had played his cards right he could have sold a majority of the books at discount or free or donated them. Films need books all the time. People need books. All these dumped make me so so sick. In any event I hope he quits smoking and enjoys the money he made off the building. Perhaps a nail salon will move into the space. Sad about this. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-91679060869112812612016-06-14T20:49:24.858-04:002016-06-14T20:49:24.858-04:00It's amazing how the first floor didn't co...It's amazing how the first floor didn't collapse into the basement under the weight of all those books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-27503722848823730492016-06-14T18:37:27.179-04:002016-06-14T18:37:27.179-04:00Despite the fact that the end was near, he never r...Despite the fact that the end was near, he never really lowered his prices or made any real attempt to sell the books to those who might have wanted them. About three weeks ago, my wife and I waded into the "collection" to look for interesting things for summer reading. We picked about a dozen books. When we asked him "how much" he inspected each one and said "$68." I said "You've gotta be kidding me." Not knowing what the next move should be, I offered him $20... He said no. We finally agreed on $40 which was probably far too much. If he had put the whole lot on sale at a buck a book, he probably would have moved a significant number of them.Donald Ivanoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10813278205428788858noreply@blogger.com