http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2008/11/18/the_dawgs_of_war Comments On: The Dawgs of War by Paul Constant en-us Copyright 2009 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0800 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss We are committed to provide a "no frills" and low overhead textbook store offering starving students a bit better value for both purchases and buybacks on their textbooks. UW students have rewarded us by bringing some of their business our way. Those who have shopped with us are going away pleased although we have run out of stock on a few titles. This will be resolved as we are better able to judge the numbers in the future. We will continue to offer good values and appreciate the kind reception we've received. Any suggestions offered by students are welcome.
Larry Weaver co-owner Book Kennel
Posted by Larry W]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:22:03 -0700 The Stranger
My Name is Brendan and I am the general manager of the Book Kennel. Wanted to clear a few things up about who we are and what we do.

- We are an independently owned and operated small business. We are not affiliated with any large chain or the University of Washington in any way.

-We will be selling both USED AND NEW DISCOUNT TEXTBOOKS for University of Washington students. We will also purchase textbooks back from students.

-Our mission is to provide University of Washington students with DISCOUNT textbooks, we strive to keep our costs low so we can then pass the savings on to the student. With costs rising on everything, students need any help they can get. We will also strive to offer the highest BUYBACK values on textbooks when purchasing them back from students.

-We will be carrying some apparel and merchandise as well, with the same effort to keep our prices low here as we do on our textbooks.

-We will not be carrying trade books such as Twice Sold Tales does or Barnes and Noble.

-Our relationship with the University Bookstore has been very cordial and respectful. We both intend to keep it that way.

As for some of the naysayers, I can understand your point of view with the condition of our economy. However, people still are attending college and looking to save money wherever they can, we hope to provide some relief for them.

If you have any further questions or comments, please send me an email to bookkennel@gmail.com.

Thank you,

-Brendan


Posted by Book Kennel]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:18:33 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Dougsf]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:58:15 -0800 The Stranger Posted by stinkbug]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:41:57 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Will in Seattle]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:59:06 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Dougsf]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:14:56 -0800 The Stranger Posted by superyeadon]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:52:01 -0800 The Stranger
It's because of the street musicians and panhandlers that tend to congregate outside - at least if you're seeing a movie, you only hear them for a few minutes at most.
Posted by Will in Seattle]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:37:36 -0800 The Stranger Posted by levide]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:13:51 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Mr. Poe]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:09:51 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Mr. Poe]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:09:30 -0800 The Stranger
No. That's like one step above getting a stupid calendar.
Posted by Mr. Poe]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:08:53 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Dave]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:06:26 -0800 The Stranger Posted by uncle baggy]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:57:13 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Jason Josephes]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:55:32 -0800 The Stranger
Also, the new Goodwill on the Ave. is pretty nice.
Posted by mmb]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:55:09 -0800 The Stranger Cheaptextbooks.com? Most students have...

All that aside, the profit margins for retail textbooks are laughable.
Posted by Ziggity]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:53:56 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Fnarf]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:51:40 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Lara]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:46:36 -0800 The Stranger Posted by red]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:44:22 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Mr. Poe]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:37:18 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Mr. Poe]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:36:25 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Mr. Poe]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:35:56 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Lloyd Clydesdale]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:33:15 -0800 The Stranger
Of course, that could have something to do with the fact that nothing new or innovative ever goes up in that space. Another used clothing store? Another bookstore? How about putting in something that doesn't already have a dozen entrenched competitors within a 5 block radius?
Posted by Hernandez]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:30:01 -0800 The Stranger